2017 Ford Transit engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Ford Transit — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that DTC: P2002 was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the diesel…”
filed Apr 17, 2026
“A known Ford defect on the 2017 3.5 ecoboost engine is when the manifolds, improperly designed and installed, warp and snap off the manifold bolts holding the manifold to the engine. The result is a great deal of extremely hot exhaust fumes being emitted in the engine compartment rather than out…”
filed Mar 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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…
SSM 54690 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 26, 2026
Engine problems in other Transit years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Transit | 3 | 12% |
| 2023 Transit | 5 | 9% |
| 2022 Transit | 2 | 6% |
| 2020 Transit | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 Transit | 2 | 6% |
| 2018 Transit | 14 | 25% |
| 2016 Transit | 20 | 13% |
| 2015 Transit | 35 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford Transit
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.