Verdict
2019 Ford F-150: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2019 Ford F-150 — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most truck.
Owners filed 953 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 85% of 2019 trucks. Power Train leads the reports (49%). 9 safety recall campaigns on record — check the VIN and remedy terms with a dealer.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2019 trucks, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
953
Reports to NHTSA, 2019
Safety recalls
9
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19.5
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 85% of 2019 trucks
The bar is this car's percentile among 2019 trucks by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Power Train issues lead owner complaints (49% of 953 reports), followed by engine (16%).
+ 17 more component categories with fewer reports.
Share of all 953 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11547881, ODI 11476786, ODI 11677688, ODI 11677710, ODI 11677837.
Recalls(9)
Open a recall to read what NHTSA says is wrong, what can happen, and how it gets fixed. Check the VIN and remedy eligibility with a dealer; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though a manufacturer may offer more coverage.
Exterior LightingSep 2026 · 26V373000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
EquipmentAug 2024 · 24V852000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Electrical SystemDec 2019 · 19V805000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
Risk: Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.
EngineAug 2019 · 19V278000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Engine · 18V894000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
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 risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Seats · 19V633000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
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 risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Exterior Lighting · 20V097000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
Back Over Prevention · 22V252000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Back Over Prevention · 25V442000Details +Close −
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
Investigations
1 NHTSA investigation on record
Investigations are agency reviews, not findings that a vehicle is defective.
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring the driver of the following vehicle to take evasive action. It is noteworthy that motorists who experience this type of road hazard are less likely to accurately identify the subject vehicle the item detached from and report the event to the NHTSA. In its April 17, 2023 response to ODI’s information request, Ford provided 175 consumer complaints (including field reports) and 14,162 warranty claims related to A-pillar trim panel detachment. Ford relayed that the subject vehicles utilize a plastic A-pillar bracket, which is bolted to the vehicle structure during assembly. The A-pillar trim panel is attached to the bracket utilizing 7 plastic clips. Contributory factors which have been identified by Ford as leading to the subject defect include incomplete installation at the assembly plant, inadequate part stack up, damage to fasteners during installation, and failure to follow proper repair procedure during windshield replacements or other services. On January 19, 2024, Ford filed safety recall 24V-031 for MY 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles to address the subject defect. In the Part 573 Safety Recall Report, Ford identified that a detached A-pillar trim panel can create a road hazard for other road users, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall remedy includes an inspection of the existing A-pillar trim panel and, if necessary, the replacement of the component. The remedy A-pillar trim panels will be installed with an additional adhesive for robustness and utilize an inspection procedure to ensure full engagement of all the retention clips during installation. In view of the recall action being taken by Ford, ODI is closing this Preliminary Evaluation. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. To review the reports cited in the Closing Resume ODI Report Identification Number document, go to NHTSA.gov.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 22 | 30 | 25 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLT | 3.0L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 21 | 28 | 24 |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.0L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 22 | 28 | 24 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 20 | 25 | 22 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.3L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 25 | 22 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 20 | 26 | 22 |
| F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.0L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 20 | 25 | 22 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 18 | 25 | 21 |
| F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 3.3L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 24 | 21 |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 2.7L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 | 25 | 21 |
| F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS | 2.7L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 19 | 25 | 21 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.3L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 2.7L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS | 2.7L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 18 | 23 | 20 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD Limited | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 | 21 | 19 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD Limited | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 3.3L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 | 21 | 19 |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0L 8-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 16 | 22 | 18 |
| F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 16 | 22 | 18 |
| F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 5.0L 8-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 15 | 20 | 17 |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 15 | 18 | 16 |
| F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS | 5.0L 8-cyl | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 14 | 19 | 16 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2019 Ford F-150: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Ford F-150?
Owners filed 953 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Ford F-150 — more complaints than 85% of comparable 2019 trucks, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2019 Ford F-150?
The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (49% of complaints) and engine (16%).
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-150 have?
9 recalls have been issued that affect the 2019 Ford F-150, covering components such as exterior lighting. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2019 Ford F-150 get?
The EPA rates the 2019 Ford F-150 between 16 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.