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2019 Ford Transit Connect: Recalls, Complaints & California Lemon Law

Below are recalls and complaints reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect. This information is consumer-reported and provided for general informational purposes only. Vehicles like this may qualify under California lemon law depending on their individual repair history.

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Recalls reported to NHTSA
51
Complaints filed with NHTSA
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Recalls Reported to NHTSA

The following recalls were reported to NHTSA. A recall does not by itself establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

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

NHTSA #20V636000

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.

Reported 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.

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #20V550000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

NHTSA #20V791000

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."

Reported 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.

POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

NHTSA #21V376000

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.

Reported 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.

POWER TRAIN:SHIFT LINKAGE/CABLE/ROD

NHTSA #22V413000

VISIBILITY:FIXED PANARAMIC ROOF/SKY LIGHT ASSEMBLY

NHTSA #24V294000

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.

Reported 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.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

NHTSA #25V442000

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

NHTSA #25V196000

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.

Reported 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.

Complaints Filed with NHTSA

The following are consumer-reported complaints filed with NHTSA. These are unverified allegations and are not proof that any defect exists.

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

POWER TRAIN

BACK OVER PREVENTION

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

AIR BAGS

Allegedly reported: 1 injury (as reported to NHTSA).

VISIBILITY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VISIBILITY/WIPER,LANE DEPARTURE,BACK OVER PREVENTION

POWER TRAIN

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SERVICE BRAKES

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER,BACK OVER PREVENTION

SERVICE BRAKES

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE BRAKES

POWER TRAIN

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 recalls reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Transit Connect. Recalls are issued by the manufacturer or NHTSA and do not by themselves establish that any individual vehicle is defective.

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The recalls and complaints shown here are reported to NHTSA and are consumer-reported, unverified allegations. They do not establish that any defect exists in any individual vehicle, and nothing on this page should be read as asserting that the 2019 Ford Transit Connect is defective. Counts reflect items filed with NHTSA and may not be current. “May qualify” statements are general and do not mean any particular vehicle or owner qualifies.

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