2019 Ford Transit
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 188 |
| 2016 | 151 |
| 2017 | 95 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 82 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 4 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
17% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact's neighbor owned a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds to the end of his street in the cul-de-sac. The brakes were sticking. The contact stated that there was an abnormal ticking noise detected.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241211
Metal ABS tone ring split and failed resulting in immediate full ABS system failure. ABS system will not work if Tone Ring failure happens just prior to or during incident requiring ABS utilization.
NHTSA ODI report, 20230914
ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE, HAS A LONG DELAY. RPMS WILL REV BUT THE CAR WILL NOT MOVE, IT GETS SCARY ON THE FRW.AT TIMES WHEN IT SHIFT IT KICKS LIKE A MULE. THE BRAKE SYSTEM SQUEAKS, MORE LIKE HOWLING SOUND.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190811
8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
The contact's neighbor owned a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds to the end of his street in the cul-de-sac. The brakes were sticking. The contact stated that there was an abnormal ticking noise detected.
NHTSA ODI report, 20241211
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER A 2019 FORD TRANSIT.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190715
8% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.
8% of complaints: electrical system — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 19V103000 — check if this car was fixed
LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Remedy: LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.
Campaign 19V439000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Remedy: TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019.
Campaign 19V229000 — check if this car was fixed
TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats.
Remedy: TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.
Campaign 20V222000 — check if this car was fixed
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats.
Remedy: National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020.
Campaign 20V250000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021.
Campaign 21V324000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles.
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.
Campaign 21V631000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.
Campaign 25V572000 — check if this car was fixed
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles...
Remedy: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Campaign 25V876000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Ford Transit — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (6 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 19V103000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V439000 (structure) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V229000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V222000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V250000 (seat belts) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V324000 (suspension) has been completed.
- Verify recall 21V631000 (parking brake) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V572000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V876000 (equipment adaptive/mobility) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Ford Transit reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ford Transit is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Transit?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Transit have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.