2019 Ford Transit Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 8%of 38 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 135,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Ford Transit, 8% of the 38 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 135,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag failure at 35 to 45 mph. All sensors on front end should have been activated to deploy. I am reporting this due to this vehical having prior mvc and has been serviced. I am wondering if air bag system was not repaired from prior incidents”
NHTSA complaint #11757814, filed 2026-08“Smelling exhaust fumes inside vehicle and not safe to drive with only 46,000 miles on odometer. Took it to Ford Dealer and found two manifold bolts have broken off flush to engine block and manifold is now leaking. This is a very common occurrence with the 3.5 Ecoboost motor.”
NHTSA complaint #11689736, filed 2025-09“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the safety failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11677318, filed 2025-07, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11036338Aug 18, 2026Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the…
- 11030810Mar 26, 2026Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the…
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
- 10156503Mar 4, 2019Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may exhibit Drive To Clean maintenance messages and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with…
- 10148734Oct 25, 2018Some 2018-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with DTC P054E. If DTC P054E is set with any other DTCs, diagnose and repair those DTCs…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 18% |
| 2023 | 8 | 13% |
| 2022 | 3 | 8% |
| 2020 | 5 | 6% |
| 2019 | 3 | 8% |
| 2018 | 14 | 24% |
| 2017 | 16 | 16% |
| 2016 | 20 | 13% |
| 2015 | 35 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford Transit
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford Transit
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology