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2019 Ford Transit Problems

Compared with other Ford Transit years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

8/100 0.4× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
38filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,000miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
9campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
15 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl RWD · 14 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Ford Transit (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ford Transit. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (18% of the total), followed by other or unknown (7) and electrical system (5). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 61% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns and 151 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the linkage and cable and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 18 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Compared with the other 7 Ford Transit model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 8 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Suspension (2), Electronic stability control (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seats (1), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Attempting to accelerate the transmission will not engage, has a long delay. Rpms will rev but the car will not move, it gets scary on the frw.at times when it shift it kicks like a mule. The brake system squeaks, more like howling sound. I was at the dealership for the transmission issued they could not duplicate. Also when you going in reverse it will vibrate the entire car. All happened sence I got the car, while I am in motion. I have vedio,s.”

NHTSA complaint #11243055, filed 2019-08, 1,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Bought used 2019 Ford Transit 350 from sarasota Ford in fla.7 times the ignition locked up took to dealer twice could not duplicate problem.brought home on 9/29 happened on 9/30 as I was leaving cape coral va clinic.my wife is a witness.am afraid to go anywhere not knowing if truck will start.had truck less than 3 months.this happens sumtimes asa cold start sometimes after a trip and try to restart it.”

NHTSA complaint #11362086, filed 2020-09, 13,000 miles

Electrical system: “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 125,342, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 295,327.”

NHTSA complaint #11663964, filed 2025-05, 295,327 miles

Body and structure: “The plastic holding the hood prop rod broke while the hood was up causing the hood to come crashing down. I had not touched the rod. Luckily I was not leaning into the engine compartment at the time. I would have had serious injuries if it had come down on my head and neck. The vehicle was stationary.”

NHTSA complaint #11414756, filed 2021-05, 15,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

61% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 7,000 and 103,000 miles.

28%0–1017%10–2517%25–506%50–756%75–10017%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

201920202021202220232024820252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Ford Transit. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Transit High Roof 15 Pass · VAN RWDnot rated—551 · 45.1% risk
Transit High ROOF(8,10,12) Pass · VAN RWDnot rated—55—
Transit LOW Roof 15 Pass · VAN RWDnot rated—552 · 33.4% risk
Transit LOW ROOF(8,10,12) Pass · VAN RWDnot rated—553 · 26.7% risk
Transit Medium Roof 15 Pass · VAN RWDnot rated—552 · 37.6% risk
Transit Medium ROOF(8,10,12) Pass · VAN RWDnot rated—552 · 38.6% risk

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Ford Transit version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Transit T150 Wagon RWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic151916$4,200
Transit T150 Wagon RWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic141815$4,450
Transit T150 Wagon FFV RWD3.7L 6-cyl · flex-fuel6-speed automatic141815$4,450

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 9 recalls for the 2019 Ford Transit → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 151 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 151 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Transit

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20265491———Too new
2024289,087102–4—Too new to compareToo new
20236027,230182–4—58 · TypicalToo new
2022398,632162–41736 · TypicalRising
20212479,46942–416—Rising
2020845,00092–41761 · TypicalRising
20193840,0009—158 · FewerRising
20185844,640143–41620 · FewerRising
20179849,000183–41644 · TypicalRising
201615670,500213–41660 · TypicalRising
201519380,000263–41655 · TypicalRising

All Ford Transit model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Ford Transit have?

NHTSA recorded 38 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ford Transit as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Ford Transit is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (18% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 7.

Has the 2019 Ford Transit been recalled?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford Transit get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Ford Transit (Transit T150 Wagon, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 15 mpg combined, 14 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,450 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Ford Transit reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,000 miles and the middle half falls between 7,000 and 103,000 miles; 61% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.