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- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S15.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The flexible coupling that connects the transmission to the driveshaft can prematurely fail. When it does, the vehicle may be unable to move under its own power, and the disconnected driveshaft may strike and damage the brake and fuel lines. A separated driveshaft can also allow the vehicle to roll if it is exited while in Park without the parking brake applied, which increases the risk of a crash.
Ford will replace the flexible coupling as an interim repair at no cost on any affected vehicle with more than 30,000 miles, performed by an authorized dealer. A final repair using a redesigned coupling or a revised driveshaft is expected in early 2018, and owners will receive a second notice when those parts are available. Until then, always apply the parking brake when leaving the vehicle. To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 17S15.
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Affected vehicles
| Ford Transit | 201520162017 |
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