CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Ford Transit Connect has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (24 reports).
2019 Ford Transit Connect recalls
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Engine Can Overheat and Cause a Fire in Transit Connect
Certain 2019 and 2020 Ford Transit Connect vehicles were previously repaired under an earlier recall, but that repair was done incorrectly.
Roof Panel Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk
A panoramic fixed roof panel on certain vehicles may not be properly bonded to the vehicle body.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement
A bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach on certain 2013-2021 Ford vehicles.
Shifter Bushing May Fail, Allowing Unintended Vehicle Movement
The bushing that connects the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or come loose.
Frontal Air Bags May Not Deploy in a Crash
Some frontal air bag modules in these vehicles are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve.
Engine may overheat after coolant loss, risking fire
Certain vehicles have powertrain control module software with fail-safe temperature threshold values set higher than intended for the engine.
Loose bolts can cause transmission fluid leaks and fire risk
Some vehicles may have missing or loose bolts on the start/stop accumulator endcap inside the automatic transmission.
Most common 2019 Ford Transit Connect problems
Problem areas named in the 52 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Electrical System | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
What owners report
Right front brake caliper locked on without warning ( or warning lights). Overheated brake components and tire, necessitating replacement of brake rotor, pads, fluid, tire valve stem. Pedal went to floor, luckily on level ground. Loss of braking and control. Replacement parts failed within 200 miles.Independent Repair shop traced problerm to failure of ABS module, as right front AND left rear brakes not releasing fully. Part Number: KV6Z2B373A. No warning lamps present.
Since Iâve bought it at 48,000 miles the van has always had hard engagements on 1 gear and 2nd. I knew the transmission was bad a week after I bought it at the ford dealership. All they did under their limited warranty was a transmission flush. Now it has 70,000 and the torque converter is toast now. I was on the interstate going 70mph. Let off the gas and a huge aggressive deceleration happened and I almost lost control. It is constant issue now when going over 70mph. Took it to ford, no transmission codes so they didnât try fix it or find anything wrong. Noticing high rpms trying to get up to speed. Torque converter is clearly slipping.
Description of Defect: When the vehicle is shifted into reverse, the rearview camera display freezes for several seconds before going black. This malfunction creates a direct and serious safety hazard â during the period the display is frozen, the image shown does not reflect actual real-time conditions behind the vehicle. Any pedestrian, child, or object that moves into the path of the vehicle after the display freezes will not be visible to the driver. This significantly increases the risk of a backover collision. Dealership Inspection Outcome: I brought the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership for diagnosis. Upon inspection, the technician was unable to detect the diagnostic troubl
The vehicle has only been driven for 24K miles and there was an issue with the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and the recommendation is for it to be completely replaced. Seems ridiculous if the ABS Hydralic Control Unit is meant to last 100k-200k miles.
While traveling on the freeway after approximately 45 minutes of driving at 65 mph, the car suddenly felt like it was down shifting causing it to slow substantially. When I tried to accelerate to avoid cars behind me from hitting me, the car prevented me from speeding up for approximately five seconds. RPM is over 5000 b4 it allowed speed up. This happened on two separate occasions,. The car would not start after the second trip and was towed to a Ford dealer for repair. I was told I needed a new alternator and battery and what I experienced on the freeway was the alternator impacting the transmission. I picked up what I thought was a repaired vehicle, traveled to one of the same places I
2019 Ford Transit Connect questions
Does the 2019 Ford Transit Connect have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image; Engine Can Overheat and Cause a Fire in Transit Connect; Roof Panel Can Detach While Driving, Creating Crash Risk; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Causing Unexpected Movement; Shifter Bushing May Fail, Allowing Unintended Vehicle Movement. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Transit Connect?
Based on 52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (24), Service Brakes (18), Electrical System (7).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Ford Transit Connect has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.