2019 Ford TRANSIT CONNECT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
51 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
30,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 21 of 51 complaints (41.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 27 | 52.9% |
| Braking behavior | 17 | 33.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 5.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 3.9% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 17 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 3 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 2 |
Power Train: 21; Service Brakes: 17; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 3; Visibility/Wiper: 3; Air Bags: 2; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 3 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 39 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 12 |
| 2026 | 7 |
2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 5; 2022: 4; 2023: 11; 2024: 9; 2025: 12; 2026: 7
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 27 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11408093 · 2021-04-14 (April 14, 2021)
2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT 2.0L GDI I4 ENGINE 8 SPD AUTO TRANSAXLE, 83,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING DIFFICULTY SHIFTING IN LOWER GEARS. VAN WAS WORKING FINE, THEN ALL AT ONCE THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING AT A STOP LIGHT. TRANSMISSION ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN PARK, I TURNED OFF KEY AND TURNED BACK ON AND THE VAN WOULD DRIVE AGAIN. WHEN I PULLED IN FRONT OF MY DRIVEWAY THE VAN WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE NOR WOULD IT GO FORWARD AGAIN. I TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND THE VAN WOULD DRIVE FORWARD, I TOOK TO DEALER AT THAT MOMENT, DEALER IS 3 MILES…
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11408093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11415135 · 2021-05-04 (May 4, 2021)
VEHICLE NOT SHIFTING PROPERLY, THEN STUCK IN 3RD GEAR. DEALER SAYS IT HAS A TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK AND COOKED INTERNAL COMPONENTS (SEALED TRANSMISSION WITH NO DIPSTICK)
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11415135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11325112 · 2020-05-19 (May 19, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD BEFORE SLOWING TO A STOP. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITE'S FORD LOCATED AT 1246 N MAIN ST, URBANA, OH 43078, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY SERVICED BY THE DEALER THAT THE DEALER SHOULD HAVE BEEN AWARE OF THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11325112 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11518580 · 2023-04-24 (April 24, 2023)
* What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Left front brake. Vehicle is not yet repaired and available for inspection. * How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? While driving on the highway at around 70 mph, the steering started shaking in a concerning matter. The vehicle seemed to decelerate quickly when lifting the foot off the gas pedal. Once I stopped I noticed that the left front brakes was extremely hot. The other brakes were fine. * Has the problem been repro…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11518580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11458347 · 2022-03-25 (March 25, 2022)
This entire vehicle is a problem, including my backup camera needing to be replaced 2x since Oct. My work van does not have a rearview mirror or window so its crucial I'm a sole proprietor business owner and my only business vehicle (2019 Ford transit connect) has been in the shop a total of over 10 weeks in the last 10 months. I have had numerous problems with my vehicle including my back up camera not working (which is very important since I don't have a rear view mirror or back windows), Ford pass not working, AC blowing heat, transmission p…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11458347 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11548288 · 2023-10-04 (October 4, 2023)
The transmission needs replaced at 88,900 miles on a 2019 Ford Transit Connect. I have reached out to Ford and they will NOT do anything except to tell me I should have it repaired/replaced at a Ford authorized dealer so that the parts are under warranty. I use this compact cargo van for my business and am being for to put unnecessary wear and tear and miles on my personal vehicle for work. The transmission started to fail and the vehicle went into "limp" mode. The vehicle started to shift gears erratically, had a loss of power, slipping gear…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11548288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11652334 · 2025-04-02 (April 2, 2025)
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the electrical system failed to respond, and the vehicle turned off. There were no warning lights illuminated. There was no power to the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where unknown repairs were performed along with a taillight repair. On a separate occasion, while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle failed to respond, the transmission was not shifting properly, which caused the vehicle to jerk. The contact stated that while driving after the en…
Owner-reported narrative. 84,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11652334 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11732535 · 2026-04-20 (April 20, 2026)
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 o…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11732535 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11465266 · 2022-05-19 (May 19, 2022)
On May 17 2022, I was involved in a multi vehicle accident in which my vehicle was hit on the side and ended up with a right frontal impact into a concrete barrier. Despite the severity of the impact, None of the airbags deployed. The onboard collision sensor was triggered and dialed 911. I was injured, but not to a catastrophic Degree. I have cuts and bruises as would be expected. My concern is that an airbag should have deployed and would have been beneficial in this instance, since My shoulder did impact the steering wheel. There is a recal…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11465266 at NHTSA ↗