The sliding door does not stay closed. My 5 children are at risk when the door opens while driving. I took it recently to the dealer and they said they fixed the handle and that everything else was fine. That night it opened 3 times within 1 mile.
2017 ford Transit body problems
moderate 4 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
WHILE ON HIGH SPEED THE CAR COULD VIBERATE AND SOME TIMES ALSO NOT SITTING IN LANE AC IN PASSENGER NOT GOOD ITS THE SAME SYSTEM THEY USE FOR FOR A MALL CAR THINKS KEEP BRAKING LIKE THE PICTURE ATTACHED AND THE CLIP FOR WNDW ISNT SAFE AND STRONG I SHOWED IT FOR FORD ITS A NOW VEHICLE THEY ARE PLAYING AROUND WITH COSTEMERS
PASSENGER SIDE SLIDING DOOR FREQUENTLY COMES OFF THE HINGES AND LATCH DOES NOT HOLD THE DOOR SHUT. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE LATCH REPLACED TWO TIMES IN 2 MONTHS. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE DOORS SLIDES OPEN.
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2017 ford Transit?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 4 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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