repaired · 2026 Q3
Latch/anchor:
NewRisk. An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
2019 Ford TransitProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 38 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Transit, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-229 the manufacturer reports only 3% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Transit has problems
38 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system
4Vehicle speed control2 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Engine
3Power train
2Air bags
2Seat belts
2Steering
87 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 8 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 Ford Transit recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Mechanical: linkage and cable
Risk. Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q1
Axle: non-powered axle assembly
Risk. Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.
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repaired · 2020 Q2
Front: retractor
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Front: retractor
Risk. An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Emergency: escape/egress/exit
Risk. If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Seats
Risk. In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other Transit year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Transit median. How we score
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In owners' words
What Transit owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. A neighbor walking her dog alerted him about an abnormal…
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. From internet research and in message boards, this appears to be a very common failure among Ford…
Brakes totally fail - only occasionally No accidents yet. 2019 Transit 350 XLT, EcoBoost engine. I bought it used: ~ 2 years old, 16K miles. While driving at various speeds: I push down on the brake pedal – and absolutely nothing happens. Pedal goes completely to the floor. Van does not slow down…
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