2019 FORD TRANSIT Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 FORD TRANSIT has 2 complaints and 19 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report problems related to odometer discrepancies and catalytic converter failure. One complaint involved discovering a mileage discrepancy during registration after purchase from a private party. Another complaint noted a check engine light due to catalytic converter failure at around 135,000 miles.
Common Issues
- Odometer discrepancy. A buyer found the mileage to be nearly 300,000 at registration after purchasing the vehicle with an indicated mileage of 125,000, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
- Catalytic converter failure. A check engine light illuminated and diagnosis revealed a failed catalytic converter requiring replacement. The issue was linked to an unknown recall.
There are 19 recalls for the 2019 FORD TRANSIT affecting multiple systems including cameras, seats, powertrain components, suspension, and seat belts. Some recalls address defects that increase crash risks or injury hazards, with dealer repairs provided free of charge.
Recalls
- Rearview camera. (NHTSA 25V572000) About 1,456,417 vehicles affected. Defect causes distorted or blank rear camera images while reversing, reducing driver visibility and raising crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace the camera as needed.
- Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. (NHTSA 19V229000) 776 vehicles affected. Seat cushions may fail to lock upright under load, increasing occupant injury risk in crashes. Owners receive repair kits from the seat manufacturer.
- Glass roof hatch. (NHTSA 19V439000) 15 vehicles affected. Tempered roof hatch may shatter due to temperature and vibration, risking passenger injury from glass shards. Dealers replace hatch lids free of charge.
- Front driveshaft cardan joint. (NHTSA 19V103000) 174 vehicles affected. Universal joint may fail causing driveshaft detachment, resulting in loss of drive power and potential crash risk. Dealers replace driveshafts with updated parts.
- Rear axle wheel studs. (NHTSA 21V324000) 2,503 vehicles affected. Warped axle flange may fracture wheel studs, allowing wheel detachment and increasing crash risk. Dealers inspect and replace axle components if needed.
- Parking brake cable. (NHTSA 21V631000) 30 vehicles affected. Incorrect damper kit installation may cause parking brake failure and unintended vehicle movement. Dealers replace parking brake cables for proper clearance.
- Seat belt retractors. (NHTSA 20V222000) 205 vehicles affected. Retractor block out zones may be improperly set, failing to secure occupants properly and increasing injury risk. Dealers replace affected retractors free of charge.
- Seat belt retractors. (NHTSA 20V250000) 5 vehicles affected. Similar issue as above with incorrect block out zones on Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats causing insecure seat belts. Retractors will be replaced at no cost.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls involving critical components such as the powertrain, braking systems, or seat belts may want to review their rights under state lemon laws. Consulting legal guidance is advisable when safety-related defects persist despite attempted remedies.
2019 FORD TRANSIT Summary
2019
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
1460125
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 FORD TRANSIT
1456417 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
2503 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.
Risk: Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
30 vehicles affected
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.
Risk: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
5 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
205 vehicles affected
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
174 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
15 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.
Risk: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
776 vehicles affected
SEATS
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Complaints
2019 FORD TRANSIT
ID: 2115094ENGINE
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.
2019 FORD TRANSIT
ID: 2095785ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
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.