2019 Ford Transit Connect service brakes problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2019 Ford Transit Connect — 33% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle has only been driven for 24K miles and there was an issue with the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) and the recommendation is for it to be completely replaced. Seems ridiculous if the ABS Hydralic Control Unit is meant to last 100k-200k miles.”
filed May 4, 2026
“While traveling on the freeway after approximately 45 minutes of driving at 65 mph, the car suddenly felt like it was down shifting causing it to slow substantially. When I tried to accelerate to avoid cars behind me from hitting me, the car prevented me from speeding up for approximately five…”
filed Apr 20, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes problems in other Transit Connect years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Transit Connect | 4 | 13% |
| 2018 Transit Connect | 5 | 23% |
| 2017 Transit Connect | 4 | 14% |
| 2016 Transit Connect | 8 | 8% |
| 2015 Transit Connect | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 Transit Connect | 3 | 9% |
| 2011 Transit Connect | 2 | 8% |
| 2010 Transit Connect | 4 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Ford Transit Connect
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.