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2019 Ford Transit-350 HD

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Transit-350 HD.

Transmission Manual 6-spd

The 2019 Ford Transit-350 HD is a diesel-powered van that ships with a manual six‑speed transmission and requires oil viscosities of 0W‑30, 0W‑40 or 5W‑30. Its EPA fuel‑economy ratings are 14 mpg city, 21 mpg highway and 16 mpg combined. Only three owner complaints were logged for the model year, all centered on service brakes, and no recalls were issued, marking the debut year with a modest but unblemished reliability record.

Model year20252024202320222021202020192018

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacityDiesel EngineOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque148 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy14/21/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI Diesel: 48. Must use an AGM VRLA Battery that is vented outside the vehicle. The Vehicle may need 2 batteries. · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI Diesel: 48. Must use an AGM VRLA Battery that is vented outside the vehicle. The Vehicle may need 2 batteries. · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size195/75R16C 107/105ROEM · verified
Wheel / rim6 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionManual 6-spd

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined14 / 21 / 16 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds Diesel Engine of 0W-30 / 0W-40 / 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 148 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-2-4-5-3.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.1 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40 · 5W-30 · 5W-40
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.9 qt
Engine Oil5W-20 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsTighten evenly and use new fasteners.
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsDiesel Engines: 89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts148 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-5-3
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.028-.037 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.051 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum65.0 Engine Running psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum55.0 Engine on psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 23.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 203.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 85.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.181; Rear: .591
Maximum Rotor Runout.0039

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.71 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.71 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.17 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.17 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-127.4 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-814.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-814.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
13.7 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9.6 ft. lbs., Step 3: 11.83.7 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14.7 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26 ft. lbs., Step 4: 26 ft. lbs. Start tightening bolts at the center upper then lower nuts working outward from left side to right side.7.4 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower and Upper Manifold7.4 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
2Turn 45°
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new studs8.8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 30,000 miDrive Axle Assembly Mounting Bolts (torque) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Transit-350 HD dominate in one area — the service brakes, 1 of 3 reports (33%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 1 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the service brakes pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
13
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
3
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 1 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 3 complaints on record, top 3 components.

Service Brakes1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Steering,Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…
SSM 530402024-10-10Unknown Or OtherWhile performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a…
SSM 524762024-04-24EquipmentAll accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the…
SSM 523142024-03-01Power TrainDuring service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or…
SSM 518542023-08-10Power TrainVarious 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Transit-350 HD take?

Diesel Engine of Diesel Engine: All Temperatures 0W-30 or 0W-40 may be used. Temperatures above -20°F use 5W-30 or 5W-40. Use 5W-40 if bio fuel is used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Transit-350 HD have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Transit-350 HD get?

EPA figures are 14 city / 21 highway / 16 combined mpg.