Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Transit.
The 2019 Ford Transit is a full-size van equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel economy ratings of 20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway, and 22 mpg combined. That model year accumulated 51 total owner complaints, with powertrain issues cited most frequently, alongside eight recalls issued by the manufacturer. Compared to the model's complaint history from 2001 through 2026, which ranges from a low of 1 complaint in 2001 to a peak of 188 in 2015, the 2019 Transit sits in the moderate-to-upper range of reported issues. This placement suggests researchers should account for a meaningful but not extreme concern profile relative to the Transit's broader reliability arc.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Overall length | 189.4 in |
| Overall width | 72.4 in |
| Overall height | 70.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 120.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3580 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 61.4 / 62.2 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 55/45 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 27 / 22 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Transit of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 350 Crew EcoBoost Van (148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.70 sec | 15.30 sec | 310 hp | AWD |
| 2017 | 350 EcoBoost Van (148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 6.80 sec | 15.30 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2017 | 350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 7.60 sec | 16.00 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 350 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (12-pass 148WB HR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 7.50 sec | 15.90 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 150 XLT EcoBoost Wagon (10-pass 130WB MR) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 310 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 150 XL Diesel Van (148WB LR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-5 | 10.60 sec | 17.90 sec | 185 hp | RWD |
| 2015 | 350 HD Diesel Van DRW (148WB HR) 3.2L Turbo Diesel I-5 | 12.50 sec | 18.70 sec | 185 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal record shows a clear improvement arc across the generation: complaints fell from 188 in 2015 to 55 in 2018, recalls dropped from 26 to 14, and TSBs declined from a 2016 peak of 232 to 191 by 2018, with 2020 showing a modest complaint rebound to 82 but recalls continuing downward to nine. The 2019 model year is absent from the year-by-year summary, so its aggregate totals cannot be directly compared, though its leading complaint categories — Power Train (20), Service Brakes (11), and a combined Service Brakes/Forward Collision Avoidance grouping (2) — align with the powertrain and brake themes that dominated earlier years. Two crash-related complaints were logged for 2019 with no fire reports. Given the consistent year-over-year improvement through 2018 and the absence of any spike in the available 2019 complaint profile, the 2019 Transit appears to sit in the generation's most reliable window; it is a good year to buy provided any outstanding recalls are verified complete.
All 51 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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… 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…
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… 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…
Showing 5 of 109 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25N17 | 2026-03-25 | Unknown Or Other | Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year… |
| SSM 54601 | 2026-02-23 | Electrical System | Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory… |
| SSM 54589 | 2026-02-17 | Electrical System | Some 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various… |
| TSB 25-2550 | 2026-01-08 | Power Train | This article supersedes TSB 24-2092 to update model years. Some of the vehicles listed in… |
| SSM 54366 | 2025-11-11 | Power Train | Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic… |
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NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 27 highway / 22 combined mpg.