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2019 Ford Transit Connect Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
24about this part
Share
46%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
83,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 46% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,000 miles. 5 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“2019 Ford Transit Connect 2.0l gdi i4 engine 8 spd auto transaxle, 83,000 miles. Transmission exhibiting difficulty shifting in lower gears. Van was working fine, then all at once the transmission stopped working at a stop light. Transmission acted like it was in park, I turned off key and turned back on and the van would drive again. When I pulled in front of my driveway the van would not go in reverse nor would it go forward again. I turned car off and back on and the van would drive forward, I took to dealer at that moment, dealer is 3 miles from my home. …”

NHTSA complaint #11408093, filed 2021-04, 83,000 miles

“Vehicle not shifting properly, then stuck in 3rd gear. Dealer says it has a transmission fluid leak and cooked internal components (sealed transmission with no dipstick)”

NHTSA complaint #11415135, filed 2021-05, 67,000 miles

“2019 Ford Transit Connect 2.0l 8 spd auto transmission. 84,000 miles. Transmission exhibiting difficulty shifting in lower gears. Van was working fine, then all at once the transmission stopped working at a walmart. Transmission acted like it was in park, I turned off key and turned back on and the van would drive again. When I pulled in front of my driveway the van would not go in reverse nor would it go forward again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11427554, filed 2021-08

“I copied this, because this is exactly what happened to me. 8200.00 new transmission 2019 Ford Transit Connect 2.0l gdi i4 engine 8 spd auto transaxle, 83,000 miles. Transmission exhibiting difficulty shifting in lower gears. Van was working fine, then all at once the transmission stopped working at a stop light. Transmission acted like it was in park, I turned off key and turned back on and the van would drive again. When I pulled in front of my driveway the van would not go in reverse nor would it go forward again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11527080, filed 2023-06

“We have had to purchase and replace the transmission in our 2019 Transit Connect. The shifter began experiencing issues with moving into the intended gear and eventually caused the transmission needing replacement. I am aware of NHTSA safety recall 22V413, however, the recall makes no reference of the transmission itself needing to be replaced. We are seeking compensation for replacement of a new transmission for a vehicle that is 38 months old as well as bring this issue to NHTSA to possibly further the current safety recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11473673, filed 2022-07

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022117%
2021542%
20201031%
20192446%
2018314%
2017311%
20161313%
2015914%
2014129%
2013722%
2011417%
2010819%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect

Brakes
20 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