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2019 Ford Transit Connect Brakes Problems

NHTSA has logged 19 brake complaints for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 37% of all 51 complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 19,500 miles. No related recall exists for this issue.

Brakes complaints
19
37% of 51
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
19,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brakes activate on their own at highway speeds, suddenly slowing the vehicle without the pedal being pressed.
  • One or more calipers stick or drag, sometimes generating heat, burning smells, or visible smoke from the wheel.
  • Sudden wheel lock-up while driving, in some cases limited to a single front or rear wheel.
  • ABS module or ABS-related warning triggers unexpected braking, with owners reporting fault codes tied to the ABS/brake booster.
  • Brake pedal is depressed and the vehicle lunges forward briefly before slowing, rather than braking smoothly.
  • Replacing rotors, calipers, and pads did not resolve the sticking or overheating in at least one reported case.

When 2019 Ford Transit Connect brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 24, 2020, latest May 4, 2026.

2019 Ford Transit Connect brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2020May 2023Feb 2024Oct 2024Aug 2025Apr 2026
19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2020 to May 2026; peak Jul 2024 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Transit Connect model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201011 (26%)
  2. 20115 (21%)
  3. 20122 (8%)
  4. 20136 (19%)
  5. 20141 (1%)
  6. 20151 (2%)
  7. 201617 (16%)
  8. 20178 (29%)
  9. 20186 (27%)
  10. 201919 (37%)
  11. 20207 (22%)
  12. 20213 (38%)
  13. 20220 (0%)
  14. 20230 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints on the 2019 Ford Transit Connect?
NHTSA lists 19 brake complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 37% of the 51 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect brakes?
No. NHTSA's data shows no related recalls listed for this brake issue on the 2019 Transit Connect.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 19,500 miles.
What kind of brake failure do owners report most?
Owners describe the brakes engaging on their own at speed, calipers sticking or dragging with heat and smoke, and ABS-related warning or module faults causing sudden deceleration.
Have these brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
NHTSA's data for the 2019 Transit Connect brake complaints lists 0 crashes and 0 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.