With 6 recalls and 51 complaints, the 2019 Ford Transit Connect rates as moderate on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

22V4130002022-10-06

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

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.

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.

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20V7910002020-17-12

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

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."

Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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20V6360002020-15-10

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

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.

If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.

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21V3760002021-24-05

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

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.

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.

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24V2940002024-26-04

VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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.

A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

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25V1960002025-28-03

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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.

An engine that overheats increases the risk of a fire.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Ford Transit Connect's biggest weak point? POWER TRAIN. It leads 51 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Power Train20

02Service Brakes11

03Unknown Or Other2

04Service Brakes,forward Collision Avoidance2

05Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

51 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Transit Connect Fuel Economy

22–26mpg combined

20-24city

26-29hwy

$2,350-$2,800/yr

Fuel economy for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect ranges from 22 to 26 MPG combined across 7 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Transit Connect Wagon LWB FFV - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$2,350/yr5/10 Average

Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD - Automatic (S8)

26mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city29 hwy~$2,350/yr5/10 Average

Transit Connect Van 2WD - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city27 hwy~$2,450/yr5/10 Average

Transit Connect Van FFV - Automatic (S8)

25mpg

2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

24 city27 hwy~$2,450/yr5/10 Average

Transit Connect USPS - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,800/yr4/10 Average

Transit Connect Van 2WD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city27 hwy~$2,800/yr4/10 Average

Transit Connect Wagon LWB FWD - Automatic (S6)

22mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

20 city26 hwy~$2,800/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2019 Ford Transit Connect

33States

30%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Washington DC (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 32 other states nationwide.

DCWashington DC

15111%

MDMaryland

1249%

TXTexas

1219%

CACalifornia

1038%

FLFlorida

1018%

PAPennsylvania

564%

ILIllinois

544%

NJNew Jersey

443%

NYNew York

403%

DEDelaware

373%

GAGeorgia

322%

MIMichigan

322%

NHNew Hampshire

312%

MOMissouri

312%

OKOklahoma

302%

OHOhio

282%

COColorado

282%

NCNorth Carolina

262%

OR23

UT22

CT22

IN20

AZ20

TN19

MN16

WI15

KY15

WA14

MA13

LA10

IA9

RI9

NE7

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Ford Transit Connect?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Ford Transit Connect a good car to buy?

The 2019 Ford Transit Connect has 6 recalls on record. There are 6 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Ford Transit Connect?

There are 6 documented recalls for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Ford Transit Connect?

Fuel economy ranges from 22 to 26 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $367 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Ford Transit Connect?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect, based on 51 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.

How does the 2019 compare to other Ford Transit Connect years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Ford Transit Connect model years. Visit the Ford Transit Connect buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.