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1FTYR2ZM9HKA38160 — 2017 Ford Transit — auction IAAI | MaxUsAutos

2017 Ford Transit-250

Lot #12222418 · VIN 1FTYR2ZM9HKA38160

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2017 Ford Transit, Engine Fire, IAAI, VIN 1FTYR2ZM9HKA38160 · photo 1 of 14

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Auction IAAI · Lot #12222418

Expected lot priceto be confirmedMarket value of the intact car in the US: 21 864 USDRepair estimate: 35 327 USDThis lot sold below market. We'll price one like it turnkey — no overpaying.

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Estimated turnkey price in Ukraine623 240 ₴≈ 13 962 USD

1 · Auction price3 000 USD

2 · Shipping + insurance3 250 USD

3 · Import duty + excise + VAT6 201 USD

4 · MaxUsAutos services + broker1 000 USD

5 · Certification + registration190 USD

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History of this VIN

VIN 1FTYR2ZM9HKA38160 history

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IAAI

Mar 26, 2025

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Reliability & recalls

Common problems: Ford Transit 2017

Owner complaints filed with the US NHTSA database: 98. Of these — crashes: 4, fires: 2.

Most-reported systems

Power Train
40
Engine
16
Electrical System
12
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Service Brakes
5
Structure
4

Official recalls

Power Train
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 19V103000
Electrical System
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.
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.
NHTSA campaign: 18V275000
Seats
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.
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.