Recalls
8campaigns
4 power train · 1 rear camera · 1 lighting
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
51filed
Owner reports, 2014–2023 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Fuel economy
26mpg combined
$2,512/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
2 L 4-cyl· 8-speed automatic
7 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (8)
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- Consequence
- A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
54.8% repairedof 200,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V442000
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Engine May Overheat
Power train · automatic transmission · control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V-636. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay engine cooling and result in engine overheating.
- Consequence
- An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S32.
39.5% repairedof 152 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V196000
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Panoramic Roof Panel May Detach from Vehicle
Visibility · fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S29.
34.3% repairedof 1,315 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V294000
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Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Consequence
- A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43.
70.3% repairedof 2,925,968 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V413000
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Unintentional Rollaway Due to Detached Shift Cable
Power train · automatic transmission · gear position indication (prndl)
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach.
- Consequence
- A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24.
69% repairedof 192,080 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 21V376000
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Air Bag Missing First Stage Booster/FMVSS 208
Air bags · frontal · driver side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
66.7% repairedof 12 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V791000
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Engine May Overheat
Engine and engine cooling · cooling system
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy in the event of coolant loss and result in engine overheating.
- Consequence
- If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60.
88.1% repairedof 2,903 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V636000
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Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
- Consequence
- Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
87.6% repairedof 97 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (51)
51 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
2involved a crash
0involved a fire
1injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 24 | 47.1% |
| Service brakes | 19 | 37.3% |
| Unknown or other | 6 | 11.8% |
| Electrical system | 5 | 9.8% |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 7.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 5.9% |
| Air bags | 2 | 3.9% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 3.9% |
| Engine | 1 | 2% |
| Lane departure | 1 | 2% |
How 2019 compares with other Transit Connect years
Best and worst Transit Connect years →2014127
201566
2016104
201728
201822
201951
202032
20219
20226
20231
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 127 | 15 |
| 2015 | 66 | 10 |
| 2016 | 104 | 10 |
| 2017 | 28 | 6 |
| 2018 | 22 | 6 |
| 2019 | 51 | 8 |
| 2020 | 32 | 8 |
| 2021 | 9 | 4 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 26 mpg combined
26
mpg combined
24
city
29
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $2,600
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 344 g/mi
- EPA class
- Special Purpose Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$2,512per year
$209per month
577gallons a year
Miles ÷ 26 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 29 / 26 | $2,600 | 344 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 29 / 26 | $2,600 | 344 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 27 / 25 | $2,700 | 353 |
| 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 / 27 / 25 | $2,700 | 353 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 26 / 22 | $3,050 | 404 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 396 |
| 2.5 L 4-cyl · 6-speed automatic | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 / 27 / 22 | $3,050 | 397 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2019 Ford Transit Connect FAQ
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Transit Connect have?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns: 25V442000 (rear camera), 25V196000 (power train), 24V294000 (lighting), 22V413000 (power train), 21V376000 (power train), 20V791000 (air bag), 20V636000 (engine), 20V550000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2019 Ford Transit Connect problems?
Owners filed 51 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (24), Service brakes (19), Unknown or other (6) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2019 Ford Transit Connect get?
EPA rates the 2 L 4-cyl · 8-speed automatic version at 24 city, 29 highway and 26 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
How does the 2019 Transit Connect compare with other years?
Among the 2014–2021 Ford Transit Connect model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (9) and the 2014 the most (127). The 2019 drew 51. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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