repaired · 2026 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
NewRisk. Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,350 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford F-150, most often about the power train. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-442 the manufacturer reports only 59% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 8, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford F-150 has problems
1,350 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
744Power train7 crash/fire/injury
326Engine3 crash/fire/injury
100Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
62Engine and engine cooling
57Back over prevention
44Vehicle speed control
32Structure
31Forward collision avoidance
25Visibility/wiper
17319 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 744 | 7 |
| Engine | 326 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 100 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 62 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 57 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 44 | 2 |
| Structure | 32 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 31 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 0 |
| 19 other systems | 173 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2019 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q4
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Exterior lighting: headlights
Risk. DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
12v/24v/48v battery: cables
Risk. Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
67kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 175 power train complaints. 74% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 32% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
46under 30k miles129under 100k miles46100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
37 owners mentioned a cost$9,000median
Middle half: $7,500 – $10,000
Engine
32 owners mentioned a cost$4,650median
Middle half: $4,000 – $6,196
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other F-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score
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1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.
- Windshield trim molding Item detachmentLed to recall 24V-031
In owners' words
What F-150 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The vehicle suffered a sudden and dangerous internal transmission mechanical failure while driving. While attempting to clear a busy intersection, the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission unexpectedly "neutraled out," causing a complete and total loss of forward motive power. The engine revved…
I've had 4 transmissions since I bought truck in april. This is absurd. It jumps from 4th to 10th gear and slams back down randomly. Wrench light is back on in under 500 miles. Help!
i brought my car to the Ford dealer for a noise it was making. Truck was to dealership and i have been called several times with new estimates for the repair. Dealership sent me a video after initially telling me it would be a $6500 repair, they called to tell me it would be an $8500 repair. Now…
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