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At a glance
This page covers 10 recalls and 36 owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Transit.
Complaints for the 2019 Ford Transit spread across several systems without one dominant pattern, though electrical issues and brakes draw the most reports. On the electrical side, owners describe software-related problems, particularly with rain-sensing wipers behaving erratically after a SYNC update. Brake complaints center on pedal response, with a handful of owners reporting the vehicle failing to stop as expected when braking, without any warning lights showing beforehand. A few owners report exhaust fumes entering the cabin, tied to broken exhaust manifold bolts on the 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine. A single report describes a seatbelt latch that stopped clicking and locking, prompting the owner to stop using the seat. Overall complaint volume for this model year is relatively low at 36 total reports, so most of these patterns rest on a small number of individual accounts.
36
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
By System
The 2019 Ford Transit has 10 recalls, the most serious involving wheels that can loosen, shed studs, and separate from the vehicle entirely, posing a risk to occupants and anyone nearby.
Two overlapping recalls address this wheel separation risk on vehicles with aluminum alloy wheels, where warped or uneven axle flanges allow studs to fracture and wheels to detach. On hybrid-converted models, a universal joint on the front driveshaft can fail and cause the shaft to detach, cutting drive power. A separate issue affects a broader range of years: an incorrect service part can allow a damper shield to wear through the parking brake cable, leaving the vehicle unable to hold on a slope.
Several recalls involve aftermarket conversions. Glass roof hatches on certain converted vans can shatter from heat and vibration, dropping fragments on passengers. Foldaway seats installed by two different converters share the same seatbelt retractor problem, where the belt may not lock and can fail to restrain an occupant in a crash. A third converter's foldaway seat back can unlock under load during a sudden stop. Wheelchair restraints on some converted vehicles may not hold the chair securely while driving.
The rearview camera can display a distorted, flipped, or blank image when reversing, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
The wheelchair restraint retractors may fail to lock, leaving wheelchairs unsecured in the vehicle.
What the fix does
Rollx will inspect and replace the retractors at no cost. Contact Rollx customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
An incorrect driveshaft damper kit may allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, which can cause the parking brake to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with one that clears the damper shield.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The wheel mounting surface on the rear axle flange may be warped, causing the wheel studs to fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rear axle shaft assembly, mounting bolts, and wheel lug nuts as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The flanges on rear axle shafts may be warped, allowing wheel nuts to loosen and wheel studs to break, which could cause a wheel to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
A dealer will inspect the rear axle shafts and replace the axle shaft assembly, mounting bolts, and wheel lug nuts as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The seat belt retractor block out zone may not be set correctly, which could prevent the seat belt from properly securing an occupant.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The seat belt retractor block out zone may not be set correctly, which could prevent the seat belt from properly securing an occupant.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Heat and vibration can cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter unexpectedly.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the hatch lids at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The back seat cushion may not stay locked in place when rotated to upright position, especially during a crash or sudden stop.
What the fix does
Freedman Seating will provide a repair kit to secure the seat cushion in the upright position.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The universal joint connecting the front driveshaft may fail, potentially causing the front driveshaft to separate from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
