2019 Ford F-150
This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 306 |
| 1992 | 479 |
| 1993 | 588 |
| 1994 | 700 |
| 1995 | 626 |
| 1996 | 324 |
| 1997 | 2758 |
| 1998 | 1381 |
| 1999 | 1044 |
| 2000 | 1075 |
| 2001 | 1236 |
| 2002 | 821 |
| 2003 | 423 |
| 2004 | 2028 |
| 2005 | 1112 |
| 2006 | 585 |
| 2007 | 488 |
| 2008 | 368 |
| 2009 | 324 |
| 2010 | 842 |
| 2011 | 2185 |
| 2012 | 1776 |
| 2013 | 2978 |
| 2014 | 1520 |
| 2015 | 1685 |
| 2016 | 2026 |
| 2017 | 1416 |
| 2018 | 2276 |
| 2019 | 1312 |
| 2020 | 717 |
| 2021 | 991 |
| 2022 | 581 |
| 2023 | 400 |
| 2024 | 185 |
| 2025 | 102 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
55% of complaints: power train — 725 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
While driving on a straight roadway the right rear wheel hub broke off of the rear axle. This caused the truck to turn to the left out of control.
NHTSA ODI report, 20231002
While driving on the highway at approximately 65mph the trucks display showed that the transmission shifted from 9th gear down to 1st gear, the truck however did not stall or shift hard.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260721
Transmission issue. Ford error code p07f7
NHTSA ODI report, 20260720
24% of complaints: engine — 316 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURY7% of complaints: electrical system — 98 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Back up camera inoperable, intermittently
NHTSA ODI report, 20231009
Also filed under BACK OVER PREVENTION
5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 63 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing catalytic convertor and crank/camshaft position sensor.
4% of complaints: back over prevention — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing camera and warnings.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
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...
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.
Campaign 19V278000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 18V894000 — check if this car was fixed
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...
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.
Campaign 19V633000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles.
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.
Campaign 19V805000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality.
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.
Campaign 20V097000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
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.
Campaign 22V252000 — check if this car was fixed
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
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.
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.
Campaign 24V852000 — check if this car was fixed
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,...
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.
Campaign 25V442000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097.
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.
Campaign 26V373000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2019 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (725 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (316 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (98 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V373000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V278000 (engine, equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V894000 (engine) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V633000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V805000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V097000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V252000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V852000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V442000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ford F-150 is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-150?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-150 have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.