2019 Ford Transit
2019 Ford Transit — 3.7L 6 Cyl, AWD, Automatic. Cargo Van.
Safety & Recall Score: Good
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VIN 1FTYR1YM8KKA42378 identifies a passenger vehicle — the 2019 Ford Transit. This specific unit was assembled at the KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA) facility, one of Ford's North American production plants. It is equipped with AWD/All-Wheel Drive and a 3.7L 6 Cyl engine producing 275 hp.
This vehicle carries an unusually high 9 open NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include power train:driveline:driveshaft, structure:emergency:escape/egress/exit, seat belts:front:retractor. All recalls must be repaired by a Ford dealer at no charge to the owner. Contact a dealer with this VIN before finalizing any purchase. Verify current recall status at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The EPA rates this vehicle at 21 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), which represents below-average for its class fuel economy. Annual fuel cost is estimated at $2850 at national average gas prices. It scores 4/10 on the EPA greenhouse gas scale, emitting 418 g CO₂/mile.
Based on vehicle class, trim, and U.S. market data, this 2019 Ford Transit falls in an estimated used-market range of $9,900–$14,300. The high recall count may suppress resale value — factor this into price negotiation. Verify actual market value with Kelley Blue Book or Edmunds using specific mileage and condition.
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- Type: TRUCK
- Body: Cargo Van
- Plant: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, UNITED STATES (USA)
NHTSA Recalls
9 Open Recalls- XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford...
- LA West Inc. (LA West) is recalling certain 2018-2019...
- National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van Builders) is recalling...
Owner Complaints
No complaints found- No complaint patterns found.
Fuel Economy
21 MPG Combined- City: 19 MPG
- Hwy: 26 MPG
- Combined: 21 MPG
- Fuel: Gasoline
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POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Risk: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also...
Remedy: XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019....
STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT
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.
Risk: If the tempered glass roof hatch shatters, glass fragments may fall onto passengers, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy: LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact...
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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,...
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact...
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
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.
Risk: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim...
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Risk: Fractured studs may allow the wheel to detach, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge....
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
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...
Risk: An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating...
SEATS
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...
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact...
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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...
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will...
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