2019 Ford Transit Connect Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 38%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the brakes of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 38% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“anti-lock brake system failure (ABS). resulting in my driver side front and rear breaks being applied without applying the break pedal. while i was driving on the Garden State Parkway, my vehicle would abruptly slow down when i eased up on my gas pedal. this could have potentially caused a rear end collision by a driver behind me. I then exited the Highway. I also noticed a burning smell coming from my breakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11549283, filed 2023-10“I am writing to report a serious safety concern with my 2019 Ford Transit Connect. The front right brakes are consistently gripping excessively, which generates significant heat and smoke. Despite replacing the rotor, calipers, and brake pads, the problem persists. After conducting a quick online search, I discovered that this issue appears to be common among Transit Connect owners. Some people are suggesting that it's an ABS Module issue, though I can't say definitively. …”
NHTSA complaint #11620107, filed 2024-10“My van began with the brake sticking and it was not only the brake (with my van with only 34,000 miles on it) 2019 year, so I took it to Les Schwab to find out that it was a known default of the years of my van 2012 to 2019 that there have been countless replacement of the defect ABS Pump (costing me 2,000.00 to fix), and finding out that this same problem was where the did a recall on the 2016 Ford Transconnect Vans, but didn't honor other years even though it has been a known issue is many. This should have been a recall for my 2019, I barely even drive it.”
NHTSA complaint #11710535, filed 2026-01“* What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Left front brake. Vehicle is not yet repaired and available for inspection. * How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While driving on the highway at around 70 mph, the steering started shaking in a concerning matter. The vehicle seemed to decelerate quickly when lifting the foot off the gas pedal. Once I stopped I noticed that the left front brakes was extremely hot. The other brakes were fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #11518580, filed 2023-04“1 Transmission: very harsh shift engagements up shift and downshifting. Harsh downshifting while cornering and approaching intersections made me concerned for my safety. Random slipping in mid gears 3,4, or 5, no DTC's for slipping or harsh engagements. Transmission currently has the DTC: P0772 Shift Solenoid E Stuck On. and is not drive able. Vehicle is in my driveway until I determine where to take it. I am concerned why my vehicle Vin isn't listed in the transmission recalls when I'm having the exact same problem as the recalled vehicles. 2 Brakes: February 2024 ABS Unit. …”
NHTSA complaint #11635748, filed 2025-01Related service bulletins
- 10171865Feb 21, 2020Some 2013-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on or after 1-Jan-2013 may exhibit a condition where either section of the second row seat is stuck or difficult to fold or unfold…
- 10168814Nov 26, 2019Some 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles built on 28-May-2018 and through 03-Oct-2019 may exhibit the park aid intermittently inoperative and/or an intermittent park aid fault…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | 50% |
| 2020 | 6 | 19% |
| 2019 | 20 | 38% |
| 2018 | 6 | 27% |
| 2017 | 8 | 29% |
| 2016 | 17 | 16% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 3 | 9% |
| 2011 | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 | 9 | 21% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect
24 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology