2019 Ford Transit Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
18/100
#10 most-complained of 12 Transit years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2019 Ford Transit has 37 owner complaints and 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 18 out of 100 — #10 highest of 12 Transit model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (8 complaints, 22% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes.
- Complaints
- 37
- Recalls
- 9
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 15
- 14 city / 18 hwy
Top 2019 Ford Transit problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes8 (22%)
- Engine7 (19%)
- Other7 (19%)
- Electrical System5 (14%)
- Structure & Body5 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (8%)
- Airbags2 (5%)
- Seat Belts2 (5%)
- Steering2 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (5%)
2019 Ford Transit recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V876000Dec 17, 2025Other86 vehicles
Equipment adaptive/mobility:wheelchair restraints/securement:latch/anchor:
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.
Risk: An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
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.
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.
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. 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.
- NHTSA 21V631000Aug 11, 2021Brakes30 vehicles
Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
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.
Risk: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. 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.
2019 Ford Transit fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14 MPG
- Highway
- 18 MPG
- Combined
- 15 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,300
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Transit years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Transit a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Ford Transit ranks #10 of 12 among Transit model years (Complaint Index 18/100, verdict: Best). It has 37 complaints and 9 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Transit?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (8 complaints), engine (7 complaints), and electrical system (5 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 40,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 Ford Transit have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Transit, most recently reported 2025, covering other, collision avoidance & cameras, brakes, and suspension, wheels & tires.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Ford Transit?
- EPA rates the 2019 Ford Transit at 15 MPG combined (14 city / 18 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,300. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.