KnownCarProblems2019 Ford Transit Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 37 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Transit, most often about the brakes (19% of complaints). It is 8th of 14 Transit model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2019 Ford Transit problems
Brakes
7 complaints · 19%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. I was at the dealership for the transmission issued they could not duplicate.…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the vehicle would emit an abnormal, screeching noise upon applying in brakes while in reverse, without warning. Upon taking his vehicle to portsmouth Ford (400 spaulding turnpike, portsmouth, nh 03801) the contact was informed that the entire braking system…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 19%We were driving on the highway at 65mph and suddenly, the van engine shut off and the steering wheel locked up. A message appeared stating 'transmission not in park. Put in p'. We were able to pull to the side of the highway. Thinking we may have accidentally shifted the car into park or that the incident was just a…
Bought used 2019 Ford Transit 350 from sarasota Ford in fla.7 times the ignition locked up took to dealer twice could not duplicate problem.brought home on 9/29 happened on 9/30 as I was leaving cape coral va clinic.my wife is a witness.am afraid to go anywhere not knowing if truck will start.had truck less than 3…
Electrical
5 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: instrument panel, adas.
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 125,342, and at the time of registration, it was…
Odometer fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Ford Transit. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The vehicle was purchased march 7, 2026. The mileage was recorded at 74,127 at the time of the purchase. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was provided a carfax report. The carfax report last…
Speed control
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
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. I was at the dealership for the transmission issued they could not duplicate.…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: body.
The plastic holding the hood prop rod broke while the hood was up causing the hood to come crashing down. I had not touched the rod. Luckily I was not leaning into the engine compartment at the time. I would have had serious injuries if it had come down on my head and neck. The vehicle was stationary.
Transmission
3 complaints · 8%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. I was at the dealership for the transmission issued they could not duplicate.…
Engine
3 complaints · 8%The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ford Transit recalls
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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 equipped with qrt-deluxe and qrt-max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v270. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 8, 2025.
Full defect summary
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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Brakes: linkage and cable
Risk: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed on march 14, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s39.
Full defect 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.
Suspension: non-powered axle assembly
Risk: Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s21.
Full defect summary
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.
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: National van builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began may 19, 2020. Owners may contact freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or national van builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
Full defect summary
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. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Seat belts: retractor
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Body and structure: escape/egress/exit
Risk: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Ford Transit
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Transit?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (7 complaints); other or unspecified (7 complaints); electrical (5 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Transit have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 17, 2025 (equipment Adaptive/Mobility). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Ford Transit?
- It is 8th of 14 Transit model years by number of complaints, with 37 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.