#KFO497 License Plate
2017 FORD Transit
Colorado, US
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Overview
The license plate number #KFO497 belongs to a FORD Transit (2017 model) and is registered in Colorado as a bus manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY. The vehicle has a standard license plate attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. The license plate #KFO497 was first searched on LookupAPlate on July 27, 2024, and it currently has no community reports. You can find the detailed report of the vehicle below.
Specifications
General
Make
FORD
Manufacturer Name
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Model
Transit
Model Year
2017
Plant City
KANSAS CITY
Series
350
Vehicle Type
BUS
Plant Country
UNITED STATES (USA)
Plant State
MISSOURI
Series2
Passenger Van - Wagon body style
Note
SRW: Single Rear Wheel; Door: SlideRoof: Low Roof, Chassis Type: SRW
Engine
Engine Number of Cylinders
6
Displacement (CC)
3700.0
Displacement (CI)
225.78785315050
Displacement (L)
3.7
Fuel Type - Primary
Gasoline
Engine Configuration
V-Shaped
Engine Brake (hp) From
275
Engine Manufacturer
Ford
Exterior Body
Body Class
Van
Exterior Dimension
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From
Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
Wheel Base (inches) From
148
Mechanical Brake
Brake System Type
Hydraulic
Passive Safety System / Air Bag Location
Front Air Bag Locations
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag Locations
1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Passive Safety System
Seat Belt Type
Manual
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POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT (19V103000)
Received on 21/02/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
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 service at 1-833-953-5338.
Summary
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 front driveshaft to detach.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Manufacturer
XL Hybrids INC
ReportReceivedDate
21/02/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V103000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (18V275000)
Received on 30/04/2018
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Note: This is an expansion of recall 17V-668 (Ford recall 17S34). Ford's number for this recall expansion is 17S34-S1.
Summary
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 signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
30/04/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V275000
SEATS (19V333000)
Received on 29/04/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
New England has notified owners, directing them to contact Freedman for repairs to the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began May 27, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or New England at 1-800-886-9247.
Summary
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Go-ES Foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
New England Wheels
ReportReceivedDate
29/04/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V333000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY (19V183000)
Received on 06/03/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
Fenton will notify owners, and a service technician will install Ricon Recall Parts Kit RI61396, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014. Fenton's number for this recall is RI61396.
Summary
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
06/03/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V183000
SEATS (19V205000)
Received on 18/03/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
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Remedy
Quality Van will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Quality Van customer service at 1-800-408-8550.
Summary
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions. The seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Quality Van Sales, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
18/03/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V205000
SEATS (18V782000)
Received on 06/11/2018
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
National Van will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began November 26, 2018. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-508-222-2272.
Summary
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems."
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
National Van Builders, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
06/11/2018
NHTSACampaignNumber
18V782000
SEATS (19V332000)
Received on 01/03/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2018. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.
Summary
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles
ReportReceivedDate
01/03/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V332000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY (19V271000)
Received on 03/04/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
Mobility Specialists, working with Ricon, has notified the owners. Ricon will provide instructions and materials for replacing defective parts. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Summary
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
Component
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Mobility Specialists, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
03/04/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V271000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT (19V767000)
Received on 25/10/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling every 40,000 miles until the final remedy is available. The final remedy will consist of installation of a driveshaft front section equipped with a mechanical u-joint in place of the flexible coupling. These repairs will be made free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S38. Note: This recall supersedes recall number 17V-408.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
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 or injury.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
25/10/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V767000
SEATS (19V329000)
Received on 26/04/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
Fenton Mobility will notify owners, and a Fenton Mobility technician will repair the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2019. Owners may contact Fenton Mobility customer service at 1-716-484-7014.
Summary
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
ReportReceivedDate
26/04/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V329000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE (21V631000)
Received on 11/08/2021
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.nhtsa.gov.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
11/08/2021
NHTSACampaignNumber
21V631000
SEATS (19V247000)
Received on 28/03/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
Royale will notify owners and dealers will inspect and repair the seat. The recall began June 6, 2019. Owners may contact Royale customer service at 1-800-544-5587.
Summary
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Cabot Coach Builders inc DBA Royale
ReportReceivedDate
28/03/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V247000
SEATS (19V313000)
Received on 18/04/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
MobilityTrans will notify owners and Freedman Seating dealers will inspect and repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2019. Owners may contact Mobility Transportation Services customer service at 1-734-453-6452.
Summary
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Mobility Transportation Services
ReportReceivedDate
18/04/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V313000
SEATS (19V229000)
Received on 22/03/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
Summary
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
TransitWorks
ReportReceivedDate
22/03/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V229000
SEATS (19V238000)
Received on 26/03/2019
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
Remedy
Vantage has notified owners, instructing them to contact Freedman for a repair kit, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540.
Summary
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shuttle vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-3S foldaway seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Component
SEATS
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Manufacturer
Vantage Mobility International, LLC
ReportReceivedDate
26/03/2019
NHTSACampaignNumber
19V238000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING (17V668000)
Received on 23/10/2017
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
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. The recall began on February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S34.
Summary
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 signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
23/10/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V668000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT (17V408000)
Received on 26/06/2017
Make
FORD
Model
TRANSIT
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.
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.
Summary
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.
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ModelYear
2017
Conequence
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.
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
ReportReceivedDate
26/06/2017
NHTSACampaignNumber
17V408000