2019 Ford Transit T150 Wagon

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Class
Vans, Passenger Type
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
16 combined · 15 city / 19 hwy
Length
–
Curb weight
–
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
9 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • 9 recallsMore than similar models (about 0). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Ford Transit T150 Wagon is a van offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl turbo and 3.7L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (15 city / 19 highway), for an estimated $4,200 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 9 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 Transit T150 Wagon — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Transit T150 Wagon →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Transit T150 Wagon3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive15 / 19 / 16–$4,200552
Transit T150 Wagon FFV FFV3.7L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 15–$4,450572
Transit T150 Wagon3.7L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Rear-Wheel Drive14 / 18 / 15–$4,450572
2/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
2/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $9,000Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 Ford Transit T150 Wagon.

Recalls (9)

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility › Wheelchair Restraints/Securement › Latch/Anchor › · Dec 17, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V876000 · 86 vehicles

Problem
Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.
Risk
An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Sep 3, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles

Problem
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 a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
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 crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Parking Brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage And Cable · Aug 11, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V631000 · 30 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
Dealers will replace the passenger side parking brake cable with a cable that provides sufficient clearance to the damper shield, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on September 24, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 14, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S39.
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly · May 7, 2021

NHTSA campaign 21V324000 · 2,503 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and if necessary, replace the rear axle shaft assembly, axle shaft mounting bolts, and rear wheel lug nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S21.
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor · May 5, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V250000 · 5 vehicles

Problem
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, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
National Van Builders will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 19, 2020. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or National Van Builders customer service at 1-800-527-7477.
Seat Belts › Front › Retractor · Apr 20, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V222000 · 205 vehicles

Problem
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 in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk
An unsecured occupant has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
TransitWorks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retractors, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2020. Dealers can contact Freedman Seating Company for parts and reimbursement information at 1-800-443-4540.
Structure › Emergency › Escape/Egress/Exit · Jun 11, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V439000 · 15 vehicles

Problem
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.
Fix
LA West will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch lids, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2019. Owners may contact LA West customer service at 1-704-498-4940.
Seats · Mar 22, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V229000 · 776 vehicles

Problem
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 position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.
Risk
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Fix
TransitWorks has notified owners and instructed them to contact Freedman seats for a repair kit. The recall began December 19, 2019. Owners may contact Freedman Seating customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or TransitWorks customer service at 1-855-337-9543.
Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft · Feb 21, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V103000 · 174 vehicles

Problem
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 create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
Fix
XL will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driveshaft with an updated one, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact XL Hybrid's customer service at 1-833-953-5338.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Ford Transit T150 Wagon is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

38Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
0Injuries reported
40,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other7
Service Brakes6
Structure › Body4
Vehicle Speed Control3
Power Train3
Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer3
Engine3
Air Bags2
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
21/07: 121/09: 122/01: 122/04: 123/01: 123/06: 123/07: 123/08: 223/09: 124/02: 124/03: 124/05: 124/07: 124/10: 324/12: 125/05: 125/07: 125/09: 125/10: 125/11: 126/01: 126/03: 126/08: 126/10: 121/0722/0423/0724/0224/0725/0525/1026/03max 3

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Ford Transit T150 Wagon buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Service Brakes — 6 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  3. Structure › Body — 4 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  4. Vehicle Speed Control — 3 owner reports. Ask the seller and mechanic specifically about this system.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 40,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Transit T150 Wagon. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Transit T150 Wagon years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2022 Transit T150 Wagon17–Not rated1639
2021 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated424
2020 Transit T150 Wagon17–Not rated984
2018 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated1458
2017 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated1898
2016 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated21156
2015 Transit T150 Wagon16–Not rated26193

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →