2019 Ford F-150 problems
What owners report to NHTSA, grouped by component, with the recalls that cover them.
NHTSA has 1,003 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Ford F-150, filed between 2018-10-04 and 2026-09-23. The most common problem areas are the power train (512, 51%), engine (256, 26%) and electrical system (81, 8%). Owners reported 14 crashes, 5 fires and 21 injuries in these complaints. NHTSA lists 9 recalls for this model year.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases
2019 Ford F-150 complaints by component
| Component | Complaints | Share | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 512 | 51% | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Engine | 256 | 26% | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown or other | 97 | 10% | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 81 | 8% | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 54 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 42 | 4% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 3% | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Structure | 29 | 3% | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 26 | 3% | 5 | 1 | 8 |
| Air bags | 20 | 2% | 7 | 0 | 15 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 2% | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 18 | 2% | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 16 | 2% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 12 | 1% | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint can name several components, so shares can add up to more than 100%. Crashes, fires and injuries are as reported by owners.
The top problem areas, in plain English
Each summary is built from the complaint counts and NHTSA recall notices, not from individual owner stories.
Power train: 512 complaints
- 512 complaints of 1,003 (51%) name the power train — the transmission, transfer case, driveshafts and axles.
- 68 of them also name the engine; owners reported 2 crashes and 1 injury in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Ford F-150 covers this system.
Engine: 256 complaints
- 256 complaints of 1,003 (26%) name the engine.
- 68 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 fire and 1 injury in these complaints.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Ford F-150; the latest, campaign 19V278000, says: “During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.”
Electrical system: 81 complaints
- 81 complaints of 1,003 (8%) name the electrical system — wiring, battery and charging, fuses, control modules and in-car electronics.
- 24 of them also name the engine; owners reported 3 fires and 1 injury in these complaints.
- One NHTSA recall covers this system on the 2019 Ford F-150; the recall, campaign 19V805000, says: “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…”
Engine and engine cooling: 54 complaints
- 54 complaints of 1,003 (5%) name the engine and engine cooling — the engine and its cooling system.
- 9 of them also name the engine; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Ford F-150; the latest, campaign 19V278000, says: “During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.”
Back over prevention: 42 complaints
- 42 complaints of 1,003 (4%) name the back over prevention — the rear-view camera and rear back-over warning systems.
- 17 of them also name the electrical system; none of these complaints reports a crash, fire or injury.
- 2 NHTSA recalls cover this system on the 2019 Ford F-150; the latest, campaign 25V442000, says: “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.”
Vehicle speed control: 30 complaints
- 30 complaints of 1,003 (3%) name the vehicle speed control — cruise control and accelerator/throttle control.
- 19 of them also name the power train; owners reported 1 crash and 6 injuries in these complaints.
- No NHTSA recall for the 2019 Ford F-150 covers this system.
When the complaints were filed
| Year filed | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 36 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 67 |
| 2022 | 90 |
| 2023 | 173 |
| 2024 | 254 |
| 2025 | 276 |
| 2026 | 49 |
What is counted
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the model names F-150, F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPER CREW, F-150 SUPER CREW DIESEL, F-150 SUPER CREW DiESEL, F-150 SUPERCAB, F-150 SUPERCAB DIESEL, model year 2019. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is NHTSA's confirmed safety defect. See the 2019 Ford F-150 recalls.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-150?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the 2019 Ford F-150's most common problem areas are the power train (512 of 1,003 complaints), engine (256 of 1,003 complaints) and electrical system (81 of 1,003 complaints).
How many complaints does the 2019 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA has 1,003 owner complaints on file for the 2019 Ford F-150, including 14 reported crashes and 5 reported fires.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford F-150's problems?
NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-150; 4 of the top 6 complaint areas have a matching recall. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN for open recalls.