Model year guide

2019 Ford Transit

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2019 Ford Transit is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 96 on record.

2019 Ford Transit — representative photo
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2019 Ford Transit at a glance

Safety recalls9
Combined21 mpg
Typical price$32,908

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2019 Ford Transit recalls 9

Power Train:driveline:driveshaft NHTSA Campaign #19V103000 · 21/02/2019

XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

Fix: XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.

Structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit NHTSA Campaign #19V439000 · 11/06/2019

LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with glass roof hatches. Temperature and vibration stresses may cause the tempered glass roof hatch to shatter.

Fix: LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.

Seat Belts:front:retractor NHTSA Campaign #20V250000 · 05/05/2020

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling certain vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit and 2019 Ram Promaster vans equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor …

Fix: National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.

Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable NHTSA Campaign #21V631000 · 11/08/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact For…

Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly NHTSA Campaign #21V324000 · 07/05/2021

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Transit T150, T250, T350 vehicles equipped with aluminum alloy wheels. The wheel mounting surface of the axle flange may be warped and cause the wheel studs to fracture.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 2…

Seat Belts:front:retractor NHTSA Campaign #20V222000 · 20/04/2020

TransitWorks is recalling certain Driverge vehicles based on 2019-2020 Ford Transit vans equipped with Freedman Seating Company (FSC) PT Foldaway and GO-ES 3-point Foldaway seats. The seat belt retractor block out zone may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle…

Fix: TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.

Seats NHTSA Campaign #19V229000 · 22/03/2019

TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman Seating GO-ES seats. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Fix: TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera NHTSA Campaign #25V572000 · 04/09/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for…

Equipment Adaptive/mobility:wheelchair Restraints/securement:latch/anchor: NHTSA Campaign #25V876000 · 17/12/2025

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing t…

Fix: Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2019 Ford Transit MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,005

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2019 Ford Transit worth?

Low
$29,999
Typical price
$32,908
High
$36,000

From 30 comparable 2019 Ford Transit listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2019 Ford Transit costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,025
Depreciation (5 yrs)$16,150
Total$31,175
Per mile$0.42

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($32,908) with the same model 4 model-years older ($20,006), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2019 Ford Transit trims & engines on record

Trims
High Country
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl 275 hp · 3.5L 6-cyl 310 hp · 3.6L 6-cyl

2019 Ford Transit vehicles on record

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2019 Ford Transit — frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford Transit have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2019 Ford Transit. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford Transit get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2019 Ford Transit at about 21 mpg combined (20 city / 25 highway).

How much is a 2019 Ford Transit worth?

Comparable 2019 Ford Transit listings run roughly $29,999–$36,000, typically around $32,908 (from 30 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.