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2019 Ford Transit problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2019 Ford Transit has been recalled for, how often it fails the UK MOT and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 38owner complaints
- 2crash reports
- 0fire reports
- 22%fail the UK MOT
38 complaints, against an average of 62 for the other 12 Ford Transit model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2019 Ford Transit?
The components named most often in the 38 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2019 Ford Transit been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Ford Transit as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
Is the 2019 Ford Transit recalled in the UK or Europe?
Recalls issued by the UK's DVSA and through the EU's Safety Gate system that cover this model and build period. European models can differ from U.S. ones, and "years estimated" means the recall gave no build dates, so confirm your own car with your registration or VIN.
UK DVSACrossCar: Sync3 Rear-View Camera Software Update
Risk: On affected vehicles a software problem may result in issues with the rear-view camera that reduce the driver’s view or with it remaining on after a reversing event.
Fix: Update the vehicle software to the latest level.
UK DVSASome vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the electric power assisted steering
Risk: Some vehicles may have been built with an additional bolt that may be loose within the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS).
Fix: Replace the steering gear on all vehicles affected.
UK DVSAA rear driveshaft bearing support bracket has not been fitted with the intended internal bushes
Risk: On affected vehicles the rear driveshaft bearing support bracket has not been fitted with the intended internal bushes.
Fix: Fit a new driveshaft bearing support bracket.
UK DVSAThe lower control arms may be fitted with missing or partial welds
Risk: The lower control arms may have missing or partial welds
Fix: Inspect the lower control arms and replace if required.
UK DVSAThe run on water pump may overheat
Risk: The Run On Water Pump (ROWP) fitted to Transit and Transit Custom vehicles may overheat
Fix: Replacing the 15 Amp fuse with a 7.5 Amp fuse to prevent the possibility for the ROWP to overheat.
EU Safety GateDue to an error in the assembly process, there might be a single, loose screw in the steering support.The loose screw could cause a sudden, temporary blocking of the steering while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: Unknown
EU Safety GateThe rear driveshaft bearing support bracket may not been fitted with the intended internal bushes.As a result, the driveshaft could potentially detach from its position and make contact with the road, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 07/12/2020
EU Safety GateThe lower control arms fitted to vehicles may have missing or partial welds.As a result, the control arms could break, increasing the risk of an accident.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 13/08/2020
EU Safety GateThe fuse for the electronic Run On Water Pump (ROWP) is inadequate and will not prevent it from overheating in case of failure.This will lead to the melting of the pump body and wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer; Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users; Date of entry into force: 26/06/2020
How often does the 2019 Ford Transit fail its MOT?
Why they failed: the share of failed tests with at least one fault in each area (a test can fail on several). Cars first registered in 2019, tested in Great Britain in 2023; first registration is usually, but not always, the model year. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What do 2019 Ford Transit owners report?
12 of the 38 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
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
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2019 Ford Transit. The vehicle was a dealer sale. The vehicle was purchased March 7, 2026. The mileage was recorded at 74,127 at the time of the purchase. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was provided a Carfax Report. The Carfax Report last reported the mileage at 200,156 on January 2026. The dealer was made aware of the discrepancy.
This fall 2025, my kids started saying they couldn’t get out of this one particular seat. It would get stuck and they had to try to slide out from under the seat belt to get out. Shortly after that it wouldn’t even click anymore or lock into place. So we stopped using the seat. Then about a month ago we had a second seat belt that will not stay latched to keep the top part of the buckle into the bottom part of the buckle. So a second seat we cannot use. We contacted ford and they told us well that sucks you can just buy replacement seat belts. We asked them for a liability agreement if the…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while the contact's wife was parking the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled into the curve and stopped. The contact stated that his wife was lucky that the vehicle had not struck the building. In addition, the contact stated that one time the failure occurred while the contact's wife was driving, and the brakes…
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.
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.
The contact's neighbor owned a 2019 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds to the end of his street in the cul-de-sac. The brakes were sticking. The contact stated that there was an abnormal ticking noise detected. A neighbor walking her dog alerted him about an abnormal sound emerging from the vehicle. While driving over the curb, approaching the driveway, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The brakes failed to respond, and he crashed into his house. There were no reported injuries, airbag deployment, or fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a…
Metal ABS tone ring split and failed resulting in immediate full ABS system failure. ABS system will not work if Tone Ring failure happens just prior to or during incident requiring ABS utilization. From internet research and in message boards, this appears to be a very common failure among Ford Transit 250 and 350 even with low miles. To many. Repair is involved and expensive. These rings should be recalled and replaced with ones not as notorious for breakage and resulting in system failure.
The rear lug nuts have sheared off on the passenger side. This is the second time this has happened in a year creating an extremely dangerous condition. The first time we lost the entire wheel. Ford continues to deny that this recall is only limited to certain vans and continues to deny our request. I cannot believe this has happened once again to the tune of $1000 per incident and endangerment of life on two occasions. We want action now from your agency and we won’t stop until Ford is help liable for this recall. Life safety should be paramount to Ford. Traveling at 65 mph with one lug bolt…
Plastic accelerator pedal snapped off during normal driving. Made driving vehicle impossible. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer. Luckily was not going fast and was able to coast to the side of the road. This could be extremely dangerous if on a busy interstate.
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.
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF THE OWNER A 2019 FORD TRANSIT. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A TEXAS HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER, STATED THAT WHILE THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FASTER THAN THE DRIVER INTENDED AND REAR-ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS NOT AN INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED BUT WAS NOT TOTALED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MIKE BROWN FORD DEALER (866-510-0950…
2019 Ford Transit: questions owners ask
Is the 2019 Ford Transit reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 38 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford Transit; the most common categories were service brakes (7, 18.4%), electrical system (5, 13.2%), structure (4, 10.5%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 2 complaints mention a crash.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Transit?
Across 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (18.4% of complaints), electrical system (13.2% of complaints), structure (10.5% of complaints), vehicle speed control (10.5% of complaints), engine (7.9% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2019 Ford Transit have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2019 Ford Transit. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own Transit
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), DVSA anonymised MOT results (Open Government Licence v3.0), DVSA vehicle recalls (Open Government Licence v3.0), EU Safety Gate alerts (© European Union), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2019 only; combines NHTSA's entries for TRANSIT HIGH ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT HIGH ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT LOW ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF(8,10,12) PASS and TRANSIT VAN. How these reports are made.