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.

2019 Ford F-150

◆ Worse than typical

2019 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-10-10

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 1,325
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Power train

Complaints per year

2019: 1,325 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1984	2
1987	2
1989	14
1990	21
1991	306
1992	479
1993	588
1994	700
1995	626
1996	324
1997	2,758
1998	1,381
1999	1,044
2000	1,076
2001	1,236
2002	821
2003	423
2004	2,029
2005	1,112
2006	585
2007	488
2008	369
2009	324
2010	843
2011	2,188
2012	1,781
2013	2,987
2014	1,532
2015	1,711
2016	2,054
2017	1,438
2018	2,307
2019	1,325
2020	732
2021	1,014
2022	592
2023	408
2024	191
2025	105
2026	10
2027	0

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

55% · 733 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASHINJURY

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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, 2023-10-02

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, 2026-07-21

Transmission issue. Ford error code p07f7

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-20

Engine

24% · 319 reports

FIREINJURY

Electrical system

7% · 99 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and ignition.

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Back up camera inoperable, intermittently

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-09

Also filed under Back over prevention

Engine and engine cooling

5% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and crank/camshaft position sensor.

Back over prevention

4% · 58 reports

Most commonly citing camera and warnings.

CRASH

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2019Complaint volume 1,325 complaints filed for this model year.
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2019-05-31Engine, equipment19V278000 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.

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2019-06-03Engine18V894000 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.

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2019-10-21Seats19V633000 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.

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2019-11-25Electrical system19V805000 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.

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2020-03-10Exterior lighting20V097000 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.

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2022-06-02Back over prevention22V252000 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.

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2023-01-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-02-08 Windshield trim molding Item detachment
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2024-12-19Equipment24V852000 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.

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2025-09-04Back over prevention25V442000 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.

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Date not on fileExterior lighting26V373000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2019 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

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Power train: 733 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 319 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 99 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V373000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 19V278000 · Engine, equipment
Recall 18V894000 · Engine
Recall 19V633000 · Seats
Recall 19V805000 · Electrical system
Recall 20V097000 · Exterior lighting
Recall 22V252000 · Back over prevention
Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
Recall 25V442000 · Back over prevention

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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.