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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The vehicle information screen in the center of the dash has failed. Some of the functions such as hands free cell phone connectivity, navigation, and radio functionality fails requiring manual intervention while driving. This results in distracted driving to correct the issues. The design and expectations are hands free operation of those functions via voice commands, controls on the steering wheel, or automatic functionality. At times the screen goes completely black and distracting noises come from the radio. Upon review of various forums, this appears to be a known long term problem with this important component on several Ford models. This functionality is right in your face and when it doesn’t work, I and most other drivers are focused on the fix and distracting from driving. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | SEATS | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions, the passenger’s side seat wobbled. The contact stated that the seat and seat back were loosened. The contact believed that the failure was associated with NHSTA Campaign Number: 19V633000 (Seats). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The contact was hauling a trailer during the failure. While the vehicle was shaking, the trailer caused the vehicle to spin-out. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed however, the contact was not provided the diagnostic results. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advise the contact to reach out to her insurance provider for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was unavailable. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made abnormal rattling sounds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Cam Phaser Replacement); however, the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 42,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on multiple occasions after the vehicle was started, he heard a rattling sound at the hood of the vehicle. The contact then stated that at times after attempting to start the vehicle, he had to wait for several minutes before the engine would turn over. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he notified a tow truck company to remove the vehicle off the road. The contact was then able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it diagnosed that the cam phaser failed and needed to be updated and replaced. The vehicle as not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 75,567. | Crash: No Fire: No | 75,567 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was a loud engine rattle present. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The cam phasers were replaced under an Extended Service Campaign however, recently the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the cam phasers were faulty again and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 60,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 60,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | Failed camshaft phasers and VVT solenoids. Mechanic shop has confirmed the problem and has said this is far from the first failure they have seen with Ford trucks and these parts. No warning lights to indicate the problem to the driver. Will lead to major engine failure. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle decelerated for approximately 10 seconds and then slammed into gear while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the engine revved but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that a message on his phone stated, “Powertrain Malfunction/ Engine Power Reduced”. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the warning light was reset after the vehicle was turned off for hours. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 6,000 |
| Oct 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-up camera image was very blurry and created a visibility hazard for the driver. The cause the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 35,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 35,000 |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was jerking while accelerating. While driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle became uncontrollable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was referred to the local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the warning light was reset, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 125,000 |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle intermittently downshifted without warning. Over time, the failure worsened, and the transmission would shift to a lower gear while driving at a higher rate of speed. The vehicle was initially taken to McElveen Buick GMC (117 Farmington Rd, Summerville, SC 29486) and diagnosed with transmission failure after metal shavings were found inside the transmission. The dealer replaced the transmission with a used transmission. The vehicle was then sent to a Ford dealer after issues with the transmission persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 65,000 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was vibrating. The contact did not notice any leaks. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine and turbo charger needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that cylinder #5 valve was missing. The contact was informed that the vehicle had experienced a catastrophic engine failure, and that the intake valve was incinerated. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact to Trade-In the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 71,105. | Crash: No Fire: No | 71,105 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the wrench warning light illuminated. The contact stated that later after restarting the vehicle, the wrench warning light was off, but the check engine warning light remained illuminated. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle was hesitating while accelerating. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 36,800. | Crash: No Fire: No | 36,800 |
| Oct 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, he heard an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a cold started rattling. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that the vehicle was repaired under warranty as much as the manufacturer would allow. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer again. The vehicle was diagnosed with VCT rattle on start-up. The contact was informed that the VCT units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and aided with the repair cost. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 78,000 |
| Oct 2023 | POWER TRAIN | 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. The truck crossed over the center line while the entire wheel/tire separated from the wheel well of the truck. The wheel/tire traveled another 50 yards off the roadway into a field. The truck struck a hill on the other side of the road deploying the side airbags due to impact with a road sign. The wheel hub/axle was inspected by a mechanic and the insurance company. The wheel hub was determined to be a defective part by the mechanic and insurance company. The wheel hub had noticeable rust where the axle was connected to the wheel hub. The truck was totaled and removed by the insurance company. | Crash: Yes Fire: No Injuries: 1 Towed Medical attention | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | First problem, My air bag cover is cracked and the air bag comes out, I Took my vehicle to the dealership before the 36000 miles, when still has bumper to bumper warranty, they replaced the air bag cover for free, after several months my air bag cover broke again, I contacted the dealership, their answer it was that I have to pay for the repairs, air bags are defective because the cover broke by it self, Second problem, My transmission have a Rough, harsh and erratic shifting some times have Hesitation between gears and Gear getting stuck while shifting, I was merging in to the highway when I tried to speed up my transmission Lose all power and return the shift to first gear, almost get hit by another vehicle because I couln'd speed up, My vehicle stay irresponsive for several seconds, then I hit the gas pedal to the end and the engine rev up then I got my transmission back, That happened to me twice in one day, I'm scared to drive my pick up, When I get home I realized that Ford have a lawsuit against this 10 speed transmission | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I was driving and the windshield wipers started wiping on their own. It was not raining and the windshield wiper setting was on off. This caused dirt and debris on the windshield to smear and I could not see where I was driving. For the next few days windshield wipers would randomly turn on on their own. It svwrely affected visibility. I read online that this was a common issue due to a malfunctioning windshield wiper switch. I replaced the switch and am hoping this doesn't happen again. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the back-up camera displayed static and an unavailable notification. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 105,000 |
| Sep 2023 | POWER TRAIN | On my 2019 Ford F-150 with ~68,000 miles The 10R80 10 speed transmission was jumping out of gear while going down of the road IN 10TH GEAR GOING 58-65MPH, having to feather the gas to get it back into gear. Also during take off from a stop light the gears would slam into gear and sometimes not even go into gear causing me to not only stop traffic but abruptly change the speed of my truck which has almost caused multiple accidents. Thankfully I did not have my family in my vehicle during some of these "Close Encounters." This is an active problem with Ford and already multiple attempts for lawsuits with little traction. Someone is going to DIE and it is going to be on FORD for not addressing this issue. I brought it to Lookout Ford in Morehead City, NC. and they said it was a bad VALVE BODY, and they are seeing them more frequently by the day with ALL FORDS WITH 10R80 transmission. Finally I went to get my valve body replaced at Torque Transmission in New Bern, N.C. and got sent to Lincoln Dealership to get the new part flashed and calibrated. Once Torque Transmission picked up my truck from Lincoln, the issue was not resolved and gave him issues driving all the way back to the shop. After Torque did more research and reading Ford Bulletins they had to replace my 10R80 Transmission with a brand new one from FORD Dealership. due to my truck being over 68,000 miles I am out of pocket, but there are cases of this happening to vehicles with 20K miles all the way to 60K miles. I have the FORD Connect app and can provide picture of the numerous notifications on when my truck had a failure of gear, loss of power at stop light and during driving. Notification is called, "POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION/REDUCE POWER" I HAVE 14 NOTIFICATIONS TIME STAMPED OVER A PERIOD OF A MONTH. SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY GOING TO GET INJURED OR KILLED IF NOT RESOLVED. PLEASE DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS, THIS IS VERY SERIOUS AND VERY IMPORTANT. JUST GOOGLE THE 10R80 TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS AND IT WILL PROVE IT | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT,BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the navigation system had malfunctioned, requesting several prompts to be pressed to produce to the desired direction on the screen. The failure caused the radio, Bluetooth, and rearview camera to fail to operate as needed. The contact performed a master reset for all the parts to function properly; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 60,000 |
| Sep 2023 | SUSPENSION | Passenger front coil spring broke causing vehicle stability and suspension issues at driving speeds. Item is currently available for inspection. Problem has been confirmed as the part is broken in half. No warnings were presented prior to the failure. This appears to be recurring problem around 30k miles on this vehicle according to online forum post [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |
| Sep 2023 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine. Additionally, there was a ticking sound coming from the engine while the vehicle was idling. 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 yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact stated that the power train control module was previously reprogrammed under an extended warranty coverage, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 1,300. | Crash: No Fire: No | 1,300 |
| Sep 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound and observed smoke coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle then inadvertently lost motive power. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the high-pressure fuel line was disconnected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the high-pressure fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 18V392000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 95,400. | Crash: No Fire: No Towed | 95,400 |
| Sep 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reserving, the rearview camera failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the back over prevention camera module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 36,000. | Crash: No Fire: No | 36,000 |
| Sep 2023 | POWER TRAIN | I bought this truck new on the dealers lot with an extended warranty that goes up to 75k miles. I brought the truck back to the dealer 3 separate occasions telling them of hard shifting, lagging in shifting and it missing shifts. All three times they “reflashed” the tranny. Every time within about 10k miles or even less it would get worse and worse. Now that I am at 82k miles I took it back for the same issue and they have finally determined an issue with “Slipped sleeve in CDF cylinder assembly”. The service tech told me they have been having other F150 model trucks coming in with the same issue. I spoke with Ford telling them that the dealer has record of me bringing the truck to them several times before my warranty ran out for the same issue, but they refuse to help me. | Crash: No Fire: No | Unknown |