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
- 37
- Recalls
- 9
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 37 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 192 |
| 2016 | 155 |
| 2017 | 98 |
| 2018 | 57 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 84 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 60 |
| 2024 | 28 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 5 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
19% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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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, 2024-12-11
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
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, 2023-09-14
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, 2019-08-11
Electrical system
16% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer and sensors.
Structure
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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Air bag failure at 35 to 45 mph. All sensors on front end should have been activated to deploy. I am reporting this due to this vehical having prior mvc and has been serviced. I am wondering if air bag system was not repaired from prior…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-18
Also filed under Air bags and engine
Vehicle speed control
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing accelerator pedal.
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Tl* the contact called on behalf of the owner a 2019 Ford Transit.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-07-15
Also filed under Air bags
Power train
8% · 3 reportsSafety timeline
9 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-04-15Power train19V103000 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.
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2019-07-11Structure19V439000 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.
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2019-12-19Seats19V229000 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.
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2020-05-13Seat belts20V222000 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.
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2020-05-19Seat belts20V250000 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.
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2021-06-28Suspension21V324000 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.
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2022-03-14Parking brake21V631000 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.
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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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.
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2026-02-05Equipment adaptive/mobility25V876000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Ford Transit — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V103000 · Power train
- Recall 19V439000 · Structure
- Recall 19V229000 · Seats
- Recall 20V222000 · Seat belts
- Recall 20V250000 · Seat belts
- Recall 21V324000 · Suspension
- Recall 21V631000 · Parking brake
- Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V876000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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- 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 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Transit have?
- 9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.