FORD TRANSIT (2017) recall — Power Train
Ford is recalling 2017 Transit vehicles with a faulty flexible coupling that may cause the vehicle to stop unexpectedly and increase crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free repairs to prevent injury.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 Transit vehicles with a faulty flexible coupling that can fail, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly and potentially damage brake and fuel lines. This could lead to rolling or crashing if the vehicle is exited without proper parking. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225809-ford-transit-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-stopping.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225809-ford-transit-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-stopping · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V767000
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“Ford Transit 2017 Power Train Recall: Risk of Vehicle Stopping and Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225809-ford-transit-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of-vehicle-stopping. Based on NHTSA recall #19V767000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V767000).
Why it’s dangerous
The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft can fail, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly. This may damage brake and fuel lines, and if the vehicle is exited in 'Park' without the parking brake, it could roll and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford Transit vehicles with the faulty flexible coupling are affected. Drivers who exit the vehicle while it's in 'Park' but without applying the parking brake are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2017 Ford Transit vehicles. The faulty coupling was present in all models previously recalled under 17V-408 except those with a mechanical u-joint repair.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get repair instructions and schedule a free replacement of the flexible coupling.
Replace Flexible Coupling
Dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final repair is available.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may fail, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly and potentially damage brake and fuel lines.
How can I tell if my vehicle is affected?
This recall applies to 2017 Ford Transit vehicles. The faulty coupling was present in all models previously recalled under 17V-408 except those with a mechanical u-joint repair.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair that replaces the flexible coupling.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V767000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 19V767000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V767000 (October 25, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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