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2017 Ford Transit

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 Transit.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Ford Transit is a TRUCK that utilizes a 12.0‑qt oil capacity with 0W‑30/0W‑40 viscosity for its power‑train and is paired with an Automatic (S6) transmission. It delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 20/27/23 mpg. Its model‑year record shows 96 total owner complaints, with power‑train issues comprising the majority and 18 recalls, marking a clear reduction from the 188 complaints seen in the 2015 peak.

Model year202520242017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity12.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40OEM · verified
Lug nut torque148 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy20/27/23 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 610 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 610 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size235/65R16, Dual rear wheels: 195/75r16OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width72.4 in
Overall height70.5 in
Wheelbase120.5 in
Curb weight3580 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)55/45

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined20 / 27 / 23 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Transit of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.8–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.80 sec — 2017 350 EcoBoost Van (148WB MR)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017350 EcoBoost Van (148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.80 sec15.30 sec310 hpRWD
2017350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.60 sec16.00 sec310 hpRWD
2015350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.50 sec15.90 sec310 hpRWD
2015150 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (10-pass 130WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V67.60 sec15.90 sec310 hpRWD
2015150 XL Diesel Van (148WB LR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-510.60 sec17.90 sec185 hpRWD
2015350 HD Diesel Van DRW (148WB HR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-512.50 sec18.70 sec185 hpRWD
2020350 Crew EcoBoost Van (148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.70 sec15.30 sec310 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 12.0 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-40 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-80 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 148 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.1
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-80 · GL-5
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity12.0 qt
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)6.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)Stage 1: 30 lb.ft
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)Stage 1: 30 lb.ft

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.037 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.051 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.70-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance610 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

RPM65 rpm
RPM55 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44; Rear: 23
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 203; Rear: 85
ABS Sensor Torque6.6-7.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementRear: .591
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.0039

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-2662 in
2Bolts 27and2835 in
3Bolts 1-2611 ft. lbs
4Bolts 27and2853 in
5Bolts 1-2617 ft. lbs
6Bolts 27and2889 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
245.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
245.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
232.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
390.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
232.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
390.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 5 stages
114.0 ft. lbs.14 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
366.0 ft. lbs.66 ft. lbs
4+ 45 degrees45 degrees
5+ 45
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 ft. lbs.89 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
233.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
345.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages
153.0 inch lbs.53 in
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
315.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
426.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
559.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
690.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2180.0 degrees; Side bolts180 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

120.0 ft. lbs.20 ft. lbs
2180.0 degrees; Side bolts180 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly Mounting Bolts (torque) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ford Transit sits amid a noticeable decline in federal complaints and recalls that began after the sharp spike in 2015 and 2016. In 2015 there were 188 complaints and 26 recalls, which fell to 151 complaints and 21 recalls in 2016, and further down to 96 complaints and 18 recalls in 2017. The following year, 2018, saw a further drop to 55 complaints and 14 recalls, while 2020 recorded 82 complaints and nine recalls, indicating a slight rebound but still well below the 2015‑2016 peak. The 2017 model’s top complaint areas—Power Train (23), Unknown or Other (13), Power Train/Engine (10), and Electrical System (5)—are consistent with the overall trend of power‑train‑related issues, though the total complaints are lower than the preceding years. With only four crash complaints and one fire complaint, the 2017 Transit demonstrates a safer record than the high‑volume years of 2015 and 2016. **Takeaway:** 2017 represents a comparatively safer and less problematic year, making it a stronger candidate for purchase than the 2015–2016 models.

18
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
216
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
96
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Frontal★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 96 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train23
Unknown Or Other13
Power Train,Engine10
Electrical System5
Structure3
Back Over Prevention3
Air Bags2
Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 18 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V103000Power Train:Driveline:DriveshaftReported 21/02/2019

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the… Remedy: XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer…

18V275000Electrical System:WiringReported 30/04/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. Owners may…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 216 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
SSM 546902026-03-26EngineSome 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
25N152026-01-05Visibility/WiperCertain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 Transit take?

12.0 qt of 0W-30, 0W-40 CJ-4, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 Transit have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Transit get?

EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 23 combined mpg.