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1FTBW9CM2HKB34230
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Year
2017
Make
FORD
Model
Transit
Trim
—
Body Style
Cargo Van
Drive Type
—
Engine
3.7L 6-cyl
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
—
Plant
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
Vehicle Type
TRUCK
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner Complaints
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Service Bulletins
216 on file Get Report →
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POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
SEATS
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
SEATS
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
The manufacturer has filed 216 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD Transit — factory-acknowledged issues with documented fixes, distinct from recalls. Top areas:
25N15 S1 — Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
SSM 54690 — Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the exhaust gas system (EGS) monitor that will
25N17 — Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
Owners have filed 95 complaints with the federal government (NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation) about the 2017 FORD Transit. Complaints are owner-reported issues — unlike recalls, they are not manufacturer-acknowledged defects, but they show where this model-year has real-world trouble spots.
VIN 1FTBW9CM2HKB34230 identifies a 2017 FORD Transit cargo van. The first three characters (1FT) form the World Manufacturer Identifier — encoding country, manufacturer, and vehicle type. Characters 4-8 (BW9CM) describe the model, body, and engine. The 9th character (2) is the check digit. Position 10 (H) encodes the model year (2017). Position 11 (K) is the plant code — this vehicle was assembled in KANSAS CITY, UNITED STATES (USA). The final six characters (B34230) are the unique sequential production number.
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NHTSA vPIC database, decoded 2026-06-17
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