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2017 Ford Econoline problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2017 Ford Econoline has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 1safety recall
- 3owner complaints
- 1crash report
- 0fire reports
- 2injuries reported
The most complained-about Ford Econoline year on file: 3 complaints, against an average of 1 for the other 3 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2017 Ford Econoline?
The components named most often in the 3 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2017 Ford Econoline been recalled?
1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
What do 2017 Ford Econoline owners report?
3 of the 3 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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…
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…
(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…
2017 Ford Econoline: questions owners ask
Is the 2017 Ford Econoline reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Econoline; the most common categories were electrical system (1, 33.3%), engine (1, 33.3%), equipment (1, 33.3%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 complaint mentions a crash, 2 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Econoline?
Across 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are electrical system (33.3% of complaints), engine (33.3% of complaints), equipment (33.3% of complaints), power train (33.3% of complaints), steering (33.3% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2017 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Ford Econoline; the most recent (campaign 25V572000, 2025-09-04) concerns Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own Econoline
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2017 only. How these reports are made.
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