KnownCarProblems2019 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,338 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford F-150, most often about the transmission (55% of complaints, typically around 66,500 miles). It is 10th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints and has 9 recalls.
Most common 2019 Ford F-150 problems
Transmission
736 complaints · 55%Half of these problems showed up before 66,500 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, manual transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to first gear without warning. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced rough idling with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired…
Engine
374 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was started, he heard an abnormal piston knock sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that there were no related recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and was driving sluggishly. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the…
Other or unspecified
131 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 15,500 miles.
Vehicle manufactured in october 2019, interior dash is warping on the passenger side. When lifting the passenger wiper blade, looking through the outside of the windshield at the dash, there is a gap forming where the dashboard is warping.
While driving, the engine light turned on. When I approached a stoplight, the engine began to shudder and stall. As soon as I placed the engine in park, the rpms increased and the engine felt like it was not going to stall. It still had some shaking going on. At the next traffic light, I stayed in drive and the engine…
Electrical
100 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 44,500 miles. Parts named most often: adas, instrument cluster/panel, ignition.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking and turning the vehicle off upon returning and restarting the vehicle it was discovered that the driver side running board was stuck in the down position and the passenger side running board was stuck in the up position. Also, the air bag…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that it was difficult to place the key into the ignition switch. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Backup camera
56 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 67,500 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system, warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view display displayed a black image. In addition, the rear-view camera displayed an error message, which indicated that the rear-view camera display was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera system displayed a distorted image. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The contact referenced NHTSA…
Speed control
44 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, there was a loud sound coming from the front of the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the…
This happened twice today 10/24/2020. First time I was stopped at a turning light on a main road and as soon as I let off the break the engine shutoff. Second time I was in a residential neighborhood making a turn and the engine shutoff once again displaying the image attached.
Driver assistance
37 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection.
In motion, interstate highway merge lane. I have a 2019 Ford f150 equipped with a pre-collision avoidance system. The vehicle mileage is approximately 12,500. I purchased the vehicle new. During my vehicle ownership the collision avoidance system has always been set to 'apply braking' and alert set to 'high' the…
Advanced collision warning works. But, the braking has never kicked in at all ever. I have seen this issue 4 or 5 times in the last year.
Visibility and wipers
36 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 97,500 miles. Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, defroster/defogger/hvac system, rearview mirrors/devices, windshield.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the passenger side mirror malfunctioned and became stuck in the upward position and failed to tilt downward as needed. The failure created a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact was unable to view vehicles…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate, and no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the control stalk, wiper motor, and the motor linkage were inoperable and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ford F-150 recalls
Lights: headlights
Risk: Daytime running lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: ,dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 17, 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: software
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Equipment: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Backup camera: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Lights: headlights
Risk: Drl that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Electrical: cables
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Engine
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Windshield trim molding item detachment
Summary
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 experi
Questions about the 2019 Ford F-150
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-150?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (736 complaints, typically around 66,500 miles); engine (374 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); other or unspecified (131 complaints, typically around 15,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-150 have?
- 9 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 9, 2026 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Ford F-150?
- It is 10th of 27 F-150 model years by number of complaints, with 1,338 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.