2019 Ford Transit Connect used buying checklist

Test for the problems owners report most

The most reported problems of this model year, with what to look for on the test drive.

• ABS light or ABS activating11 owner complaints

  Brake firmly from moderate speed: the pedal should feel firm and the car should stop straight, with no grinding or pulsing.

• Complete transmission failure10 owner complaints

  On a test drive from a cold start, check that shifts are smooth, with no slipping, delays, shudder or jerking at low speed. Ask for transmission fluid service records.

• Backup camera failure5 owner complaints

  Test every screen, camera, power window, lock and the key fob. With the engine running, make sure no warning lights stay on.

Make sure these recalls were done

Recall repairs are free at any dealer of the brand. Ask the seller for proof, or have a dealer check the VIN.

• Back over preventionRecall number 25V442000, Jun 27, 2025
• Power trainRecall number 25V196000, Mar 28, 2025
• VisibilityRecall number 24V294000, Apr 26, 2024
• Power trainRecall number 22V413000, Jun 10, 2022
• Power trainRecall number 21V376000, May 24, 2021
• Air bagsRecall number 20V791000, Dec 17, 2020
• Engine and engine coolingRecall number 20V636000, Oct 15, 2020
• Power trainRecall number 20V550000, Sep 10, 2020

Service bulletins worth asking about

Repair instructions the maker sent to dealers for known problems. Ask whether any of these repairs were done.

• Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines...Mar 25, 2026
• Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...Feb 24, 2026
• Various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing...Feb 17, 2026
• This article supersedes TSB 24-2092 to update model yearsJan 8, 2026
• Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...Nov 12, 2025
• Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black...Aug 7, 2025

Before you pay

• Decode the VIN and make sure it matches the title, the registration and the car itself.
• Get a vehicle history report to check for accidents, salvage or flood titles and odometer problems.
• Ask for service records, especially oil changes and any transmission fluid service.
• Start the car from cold, and drive it at city and highway speeds for at least 20 minutes.
• Have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you sign anything.