Complaint volume
954 consumer-submitted complaints are matched to this model year. Treat the count as a research signal, then read the actual summaries for repeated symptoms.
Complaint records
2019 Ford F-150 Complaints
954 consumer-submitted complaints on record for the 2019 Ford F-150, grouped by component category.
954 Total complaints
14 Crash reports
5 Fire reports
10 Injury reports
Complaint data reflects consumer-submitted reports. A complaint is not proof
of a defect, recall, or manufacturer fault. Enriched severity fields come
from official bulk records when the complaint can be matched by ODI number.
Buyer interpretation
How to use these complaints before buying
Complaint records are most useful when they turn into inspection points, seller questions, and comparison checks against nearby model years.
Pattern to inspect
The most common categories are power train, engine, unknown or other. Use those categories as a test-drive checklist instead of judging the vehicle from the total count alone.
Severity flags
Enriched records include 14 crash reports, 5 fire reports, 10 injury reports, and 0 fatality reports. These fields come from complaint records and should be read in context.
Mileage clue
Mileage is available on 370 complaints, with an average reported failure mileage of 59,605 miles. Compare that with the mileage on the listing.
Questions to ask the seller
- Have you had any problems related to power train, engine, unknown or other?
- Can I see recent maintenance and repair records?
- Has the vehicle ever been towed, involved in a crash, or repaired for the same issue twice?
- Can we also check the recall record for this 2019 Ford F-150?
Used-car checklist
Use these complaints before the test drive.
Build a buyer checklist to turn these issues into questions and inspection points.
2019 Ford F-150
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How severe are the 2019 Ford F-150 complaints?
14 Crash
5 Fire
10 Injury
0 Fatality
23 Towed
9 Medical attention
What are the most common 2019 Ford F-150 complaint categories?
POWER TRAIN 365
ENGINE 139
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 54
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 41
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 38
BACK OVER PREVENTION 21
STRUCTURE 19
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12
AIR BAGS 11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION 10
954 total complaints on record
Latest complaints
| Date | Component | Summary | Severity | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Government entity with a fleet of Ford F150s experiencing faulty/defective transmissions | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Government entity with a fleet of Ford F150s experiencing faulty/defective transmissions | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop sign, the middle rear sliding window suddenly exploded causing shards of glass to enter the rear cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that shards of glass had struck the two granddaughters seated in the rear seats. No injuries were stated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 120,000 |
| Feb 2024 | STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while cleaning the vehicle, he noticed that the front passenger's side carpet was soaking wet. The contact stated that there was a significant presence of mold under the carpet and under the dashboard on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred due to the A/C system leak. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 19-2345. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,902. | Crash: No Fire: No | 59,902 |
| Feb 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid becomes gummed up, causing the engine to lag. Specifically after driving on the interstate or highway and then sitting at a red light. The VCT does not perform properly and the engine idle drops, causing the truck to stall and die at the light. Online forums show this to be a common problem for the past couple generations of this Ford 5.0 L motor and always seems to occur between 80,000 and 100,000 miles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission completely loses power at random intervals. It will also shift gears without changing throttle ( from 7th to 1st and back) The vehicle will ‘hunt’ for a gear while turning causes the vehicle to stall This is a life threatening issue. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | my drivers side tail light burned out. I replaced with the recommended bulb Sylvania 3057. several months later, the same tail light became very dim, and upon removing the assembly, I noticed the sockets for the bulbs were melting. I was told by the Ford dealer service writer that this was caused by poor quality bulbs. The tail light assembly was damaged requiring a new assembly, new sockets. I am concerned that this could be a fire hazard, and wondering why there was no fuse to protect the wiring. The repair facility discarded the damaged part, but I do have a photo. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission between 3rd and 5th gear stops shifting and vehicle doesn’t excellerate this is while I’m in traffic. It also will make a banging noise where I thought someone had ran into the rear of my vehicle. Started last year and it’s getting worst. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test determined that the cam phasers were defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,562. | Crash: No Fire: No | 67,562 |
| Feb 2024 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Automatic emergency braking system unavailable, front collision camera failure | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | There was an update to my sync 3 system that Ford wanted me to perform by wi-fi. I did it but Ford had some bugs in the system that caused my voice recognition not to work so if I need to make a phone call I had pick up the phone. This is not safe or legal in Missouri. Ford sent out a new version but my truck would not take it for some reason. I took it to the dealer they could not update it either. Dealers said I need a new APIM that would cost me $1600 for a part that Ford broke with their messed up update. I just wanted to have this on record in case there are vehicle crashes caused by people not being able to use the hands free calling that I thought I was getting when I purchased the truck. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Feb 2024 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was warming up, the driver’s side front door would not properly latch when closed. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence while holding the door closed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline and provided the contact a case number. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N06 (Door Latch Freezing Concerns) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 75,000 |
| Feb 2024 | STRUCTURE | I purchased this truck as a Ford blue certified vehicle with 6,800 miles. Driving home, I heard a loud rattle coming from the front passenger door area that was consistent on all road types. Upon further inspection, I found that the crash bar inside the front passenger door was not fastened. It requires a paint cutting acorn nut, and it is clear from the intact paint on all of the stud threads that it was never fastened at the factory. I do not know how this may have affected the function of the crash bar in the event of a side impact. I repaired it myself and did not take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was a loud knocking sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 135,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 135,000 |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE | Unknown Cam position sensor throwing code p0345. Replaced part week later came back. Alternator battery and starter tested fine. Started rattling week later | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | An intermenttent loss of the transmission output speed sensor signal to the powertrain control module resulting in a unattended downshift into first gear when accelerating. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The rear view camera failed and showed "Camera is unavailable". It is available for inspection. There is no back over prevention. The vehicle has not taken to a dealer or inspected at this time. It is scheduled for repair or replacement on 1-24-24. There was no warning or messages prior to the failure. The problem first appeared on 1-16-24. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact became aware that the vehicle was idling rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03(Cam phaser replacement), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 105,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 105,000 |
| Jan 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER,VISIBILITY | Rear glass in sliding window shattered to pieces while driving. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | While using remote start, the rear sliding glass window shattered and set the defroster on fire. The fire was above the rear seat where my child's car seat was. | Crash: No Fire: Yes | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | ENGINE | Ford has done a service bulletin on the cam phasers once before. The issues are still not fixed and all they say is it's normal. An engine rattling due to a part they installed is not considered normal. Wrong parts were used and the problem still persists. Ford needs to be made to recall 2015 to 2019 f150 trucks as well as any other series that have the issue. The service bulletin only gave people a certain amount of time to come in and have it fixed the first time which left a lot of people out of luck due to lack of communication to the owners of said vehicles. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side front door inadvertently opened and failed to latch properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N06 (Door Latch Freezing Concerns) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 45,750. | Crash: No Fire: No | 45,750 |
| Jan 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY | On Sunday Jan [XXX], I had to drive 40min to the Hospital in Oconomowoc to pick up my daughter from ER, when leaving as I was backing out of the parking spot the back window bowed outward and shattered. Glass flew everywhere both inside the truck and outward. It was very cold in Wisconsin - but the vehicle was more than warm, and the back entire window just shattered. Luckily no one was in the back seat, or they would have been seriously cut by some of the small shards of glass that came into the vehicle. There was no damage to the rear window prior, and it basically exploded for no apparent reason. It does appear Ford has been aware of this but has not placed a recall. I have tried to contact a dealer to find out if this is covered under my extended warranty but cannot seem to get ahold of just the service department to discuss further. I think Ford needs to take more responsibility for these vehicles, I have never seen anything like this in my life. This is a 2019 Ford F150 Lariat with heated defroster and slide window that exploded without cause or fault of owner. I have filed a claim with my insurance company, but it's considered a glass issue and they don't usually send out an adjuster for glass- and based on deductible would be out of pocket cost for me when I feel this is a defective issue ford should be addressing. I do have an large amount of photos, but it wont let me upload all of them. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Jan 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the transmission was skipping gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, her husband would release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that on several occasions, her husband pulled to the side of the road until the vehicle operated as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer test-drove the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Hardee Ford (1305 W Danville St, South Hill, VA 23970), where the transmission fluid was flushed and the transmission cap was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the second dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 75,000 |
| Jan 2024 | STRUCTURE | Rear Left (driver side) door would not unlock in the morning. Temps were below freezing and ice was built up on the windows and body of the truck. The door did not unlock until after the I arrived at my destination, approx 30 min away. Once the truck was warmed up, the door was able to unlock. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |