Model year

2017 Ford Econoline

Other, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Oct 8, 2018 to Apr 5, 2019.

Recall campaigns covering this model year11.46M vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints31.5 times the median 2017 other
Severity index33.32017 others average 7.5
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2017 Ford Econoline peaked in 2018, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.522018220192020202120222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

33% of complaints about the 2017 Ford Econoline name electrical system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Electrical system
1
Engine and cooling
1
Equipment
1
Powertrain
1
Steering
1
Structure
1
Visibility and wipers
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2017 Ford Econoline

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Econoline
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
25V-572Sep 3, 2025Rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverseBack-over prevention1,456,417Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2017 Ford Econoline

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Apr 5, 2019Failure Apr 2, 20196 milesSAN Luis Potosi, S.L.P., TXAutomatic transmissionCrash2 injured

    ME DIRIGA A LA SALIDA DEL CENTRO COMERCIAL CONOCIDO COMO "PLAZA SAN LUIS", A UNA VELOCIDAD APROXIMADA DE 10 KILMETROS POR HORA; ME DISPONA A UBICARME EN EL MDULO DE CONTROL DE ACCESO PARA INSERTAR MI BOLETO DE SALIDA, CUANDO DE MANERA SBITA, ESPONTNEA, SE COMENZ A ESCUCHAR QUE EL MOTOR SE REVOLUCINABA COMO CUANDO SE ALCANZAN ALTSIMOS NIVELES DE ACELERACIN; CASI INMEDIATAMENTE SAL DISPARADA A UNA ALTSIMA VELOCIDAD QUE ME DESCONTROL, PROYECTNDOME CONTRA EL DISPOSITIVO DE CONTROL DE ACCESO DE LA PLAZA (PLUMA), PARA POSTERIORMENTE LLEVARME A BRINCAR UN CAMELLN CON TERRENO SUMAMENTE ACCIDENTADO, SITUACIN QUE PUSO EN GRAVE RIESGO MI VIDA, LA DE MI ACOMPAANTE Y LA DE POSIBLES VCTIMAS CIRCUNSTANCIALES. CONSIDERO QUE LA FALLA TUVO QUE VER CON EL SISTEMA ELECTRICO, PORQUE UNA VEZ QUE EL VEHCULO PERDI VELOCIDAD, LOS TESTIGOS DEL TABLERO COMENZARON A PARPADEAR INTERMITENTEMENTE, Y TAMBIN TENGO EL FUNDADO TEMOR DE QUE LA FALLA PRESENTADA EST RELACIONADO CON UN DEFECTO EN EL ACELERAMIENTO, QUE ME FUE PREVIAMENTE INFORMADO A TRAVES DE UN LLAMADO A REVISIN. EN RESUMEN, EL VEHCULO, BAJO UNA VELOCIDAD SOSTENIDA DE APROXIMADAMENTE 10 KILMETROS POR HORA, INICI UN SBITO PROCESO DE REVOLUCIN DEL MOTOR QUE ORIGIN QUE SALIRAMOS DISPARADAS A UNA ALTSIMA VELOCIDAD, PROYECTNDOME CONTRA UN DISPOSITIVO CONTENEDOR (PLUMA) Y POSTERIORMENTE SOBRE UN CAMELLN, PARA POSTERIORMENTE DEJARME UBICADA EN SENTIDO CONTRARIO EN UNA AVENIDA

    NHTSA complaint 11194189
  2. Filed Oct 11, 2018Failure Sep 23, 2018Denver, COElectrical system, Engine, Accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift, Steering

    2017 FORD ECONOLINE SUPER DUTY VAN. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERNS FOR MULTIPLE MALFUNCTIONS AND SAFETY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *AS *DT *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUAL JACK CONTROL COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SLIDE OUT TO THE RV BODY SHEARED OFF ON THE OUTSIDE FRONT OF THE UNIT. THE DAMAGE TO THE LIVING AREA INCREASED TO THREE AREAS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF A STEERING PROBLEM AND ADVISED THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO OVERSIZED AFTER MARKET TIRES. THE RV EXHIBITED WATER DAMAGE FROM WHEN IT RAINS. THE ROOF AC/HEAT VENT WAS FROZEN, THE RADIO PLAYS WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED, THE AWNING SPLIT, THE DRAWERS DO NOT OPEN/CLOSED, AND THE WINDOWS WERE NOT FRAMED. THE TOILET NECK, WHEEL BASE AND DUMP OPENING CUT OUT WERE NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED. *JS

    NHTSA complaint 11139813
  3. Filed Oct 8, 2018Failure Jun 22, 2017Aurora, COVisibility/wiper

    (2017 THOR VEGAS) NO ACCIDENT HAS HAPPENED...YET. WHEN WE TOOK DELIVERY ON 06-22-2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER DID NOT WIPE THE DRIVER'S ENTIRE FIELD OF VISION, A SAFETY ISSUE IN A DOWNPOUR. REPAIR WAS ATTEMPTED BY DEALER LEAVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER BLADE PARKED 1/3 OF THE WAY UP THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER PARKED OFF THE GLASS (SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO). THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO THOR AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS, AS OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ARE ON FILE. *DT CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED.*JB *DT *TR *DT CONSUMER STATED AFTER INSTALLING THE 28" BLADE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER, THE BLADES ARE PARKED IN THE CORRECT POSITION, BUT THEY ARE STILL COLLIDING ON EVERY OTHER SWIPE. THEY DO NOT COLLIDE IF YOU TEST THEM FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, BUT IN RAIN STORM AFTER RUNNING FOR MORE THAT 5 TO 10 MINUTES THEY START TO COLLIDE. AS I HAVE STATED BEFORE, THE WIPER DRIVE ROD IS JUST SLOPPY. I HAVE NOW GONE TO MY LAST OPTION THAT I MENTIONED BELOW, WHICH IS TO INSTALL A 28" BLADE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ALSO. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TEST THIS MODIFICATION IN THE RAIN YET. SHORT TERM TEST IS GOOD, BUT THEY NEED TO RUN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO KNOW FOR SURE. THERE ARE THREE IMAGES ATTACHED.*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11139071
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

7 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 25N15 S1 Apr 20, 2026 · Other
    Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
  • 25N15 Jan 5, 2026 · Other
    Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
  • 25N15 Dec 22, 2025 · Other
    Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
  • SAN-Vol1 I1 Jun 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and othe…
  • TSB 21-2038 Mar 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles built on or before 31-Dec-2018 and some 2017-2018 E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine built on or before 16-Jul-2018 using the Motorcraft Orange coolant may exhibit an engine or transmission overheat concern. This c…
  • SSM 48908 Jun 17, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple device is remove…
  • SSM 48619 Mar 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active and the original …
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.