- The problem
- 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.
- The 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.
- The 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Ford Econoline Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2017 Ford Econoline with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (1) and the engine & cooling (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 2 injuries. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2025 for the camera. For comparison, the 2016 has 3 and the 2018 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Econoline year, for its age
#301 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Ford Econoline problems
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2017 Ford Econoline recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2017 Ford Econoline
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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...
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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
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...
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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
(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 ...
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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
Ford Econoline: every year compared
All Econoline years2017 Ford Econoline vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Econoline | 3 | 1 | D | |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 2,709 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | 1,717 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 1,389 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Expedition | 359 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Expedition EL | 272 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Cmax Energi | 22 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Cmax Hev | 22 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Ford E-350 | 13 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Ford Econoline
Does the 2017 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Ford Econoline: camera (September 2025). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Econoline?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (1), engine & cooling (1), equipment & accessories (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Ford Econoline had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 8, 2018 and the latest on April 5, 2019. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 2 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Ford Econoline a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Ford Econoline year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Econoline years have the most complaints?
1999 (300), 2000 (231), 2003 (215). See every Ford Econoline year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Ford Econoline has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data