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Buying a used 2019 Ford Transit Connect? Check these 8 recalls first
The 2019 Transit Connect adds notable items over 2018: a transmission leak that creates fire risk, two recalls covering an engine computer and software that can let the engine overheat, and airbags that may not inflate. It keeps the rollaway pair — shifter bushing failure and rolling from Park — plus the panoramic roof panel recall. Owners filed 51 unverified NHTSA complaints, weighted toward power train (24) and service brakes (19), with 2 crashes and 1 injury.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask for documentation that the airbag recall and both engine-overheat fixes were performed.
- Look underneath for transmission fluid leaks and watch the temperature gauge on the test drive.
- Confirm the shifter bushing and roll-from-Park recalls are closed; test that it holds in Park on a hill.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Ford Transit Connect
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford and Lincoln transmission leak creates fire risk | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Transit Connect engine computer can let engine overheat | Power Train | critical |
| Ford Transit Connect software may let engine overheat | Engine And Engine Cooling | high |
| Ford EcoSport and Transit Connect airbags may not inflate | AIR Bags | high |
| Ford Transit Connect shifter bushing can fail, van rolls | Power Train | high |
| Ford Escape, Edge and Transit Connect may roll from Park | Power Train | high |
| Ford Transit Connect panoramic roof panel may detach | Visibility | high |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
51 complaints filed for this model year, including 2 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 24 | Yes |
| Brakes | 19 | None found |
| Electrical System | 5 | None found |
| Rear Camera | 4 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 3 | Yes |
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |