2017 Ford Econoline recalls and problems

The 2017 Ford Econoline has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2017 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 10 Econoline model years — 6th most.

1recalls

3complaints

1crashes

0fires

2injuries

6median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Back Over Prevention

Sep 3, 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles

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.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2017 vs. other Ford Econoline years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2017. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2017 Ford Econoline have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2017 Ford Econoline, the latest from Sep 3, 2025 (back over prevention). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Econoline?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), engine (1), equipment (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.