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2019 Ford F-150 reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2019 Ford F-150 has 1,324 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 54 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 F-150 years on this site. NHTSA has 9 recalls on file, including Headlights, Back-over prevention, software, and Labels.

2018 Ford F-150 crew cab
Photo by Bull-Doser, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons Public domain
Complaints

1,324

Per year

54

Recalls

9

Years on the road

8

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (716 of 1,324), then Engine (319) and Electrical system (94). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 60,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 24,500 and 92,000 miles. Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Next to 2018 and 2020

The 2018 F-150 has 2,300 complaints, 167 per year, and the 2020 has 726 complaints, 58 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2019 Ford F-150. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (9)

Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2026-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 26V373000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Remedy ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
Vehicles affected 91,198
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-06-27 · NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Summary 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, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. 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.
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.
Vehicles affected 200,237
Recall Labels 2024-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Summary 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
Vehicles affected 27,678
Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2022-04-14 · NHTSA campaign 22V252000
Summary 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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.
Vehicles affected 21,904
Recall exterior lighting, headlights 2020-02-21 · NHTSA campaign 20V097000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
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.
Vehicles affected 166,196
Recall electrical system, 12V/24V/48V battery, cables 2019-11-12 · NHTSA campaign 19V805000
Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. 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 instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
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. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.
Vehicles affected 135,725
Recall seats, front assembly, recliner 2019-08-28 · NHTSA campaign 19V633000
Summary 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 manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
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. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Vehicles affected 639,137
Recall Engine 2019-04-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V278000
Summary 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 recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
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. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Vehicles affected 131,068
Recall Engine 2018-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 18V894000
Summary 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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Vehicles affected 410,289

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (1324 total)

Powertrain
716
Engine
319
Electrical system
94
Engine and engine cooling
49
Speed control
42
Back-over prevention
27
Structure, body
27
Warnings
26
Visibility and wipers
25
Air bags
24
Steering
21
Fuel and propulsion system
20
Service brakes
20
Camera
18
Exterior lighting
10
Suspension
10
Automatic emergency braking
9
Wheels
9
Adaptive cruise control
8
Automatic transmission
7
Catalytic converter
7
Visibility
6
Blind spot detection
5
Seats
5
Forward collision avoidance
4
Lock
4
Rear automatic braking
4
Side or rear glass
4
Structure
4
Tires
4
Crankshaft or camshaft sensor
3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
3
Latch
3
Latches, locks, and linkages
3
Seat belts
3
Accelerator pedal
2
Fuel system, gasoline
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Instrument cluster
2
Assist
1
Brake lights
1
Buckle
1
Camera or sensor
1
Control module, software
1
Critical fasteners
1
Defroster and HVAC
1
Differential
1
Door
1
Driver monitoring, software
1
Driveshaft
1
EGR valve
1
Exhaust system
1
Heating element
1
Hoses and fittings
1
Hub
1
Ignition
1
Interior
1
Lane departure
1
Manifold and muffler
1
Navigation system
1
Oil and lubrication
1
Rear window
1
Seals and gaskets
1
Tail lights
1
Tank
1
Torque converter
1
Transfer case
1
Transmission control module
1
Valve body
1
Windshield
1
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Crash-flagged

17

Fire-flagged

7

Injury reports

13

Death reports

0

Of the 431 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 60,000 miles. The middle half fall between 24,500 and 92,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

120183620195720206720219120221742023257202440720252342026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2019 f150 with 115,600 miles equipped with 10r80 transmission recently experienced a 10th gear shift down to 1st gear while doing 65mph down a bridge almost causing a really bad accident. Since then truck has randomly…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-20
  • "I am writing to formally escalate my ongoing complaint regarding my Ford truck and the repeated problems I have experienced with it over the years. At this point, this is no longer simply a matter of dissatisfaction…"
    Powertrain, Electrical system, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-20
  • "The brake master cylinder on my 2019 F150 had a seal leak which caused all brake fluid loss while towing with my family. Luckily we were able to stop safely, not only for us but others nearby. I know this is a recall…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-09-16
  • "The valve cover on my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 5.0L V8 engine has failed and is leaking engine oil directly onto the exhaust. The vehicle was inspected by a professional technician, who confirmed that the valve…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-16
  • "Engine failure due to oil consumption. Low compression on bank 2. Changed coil packs, spark plugs and bank 2 Catalytic converter misfires stayed. Took to dealer for diagnostics and found low compression and recommended…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-11

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2019 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4x2 Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4x4 Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel PU/EC 4x2 Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel PU/EC 4x4 Not rated Not rated Not rated 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2019 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
F-150 2.7L two-wheel drive GVWR over 6649 lb 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100
F-150 2.7L four-wheel drive GVWR over 6799 lb 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
F-150 two-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400
F-150 two-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 25 21 MPG $3100
F-150 two-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 28 24 MPG $3950
F-150 two-wheel drive flex-fuel BASE PAYLOAD LT 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
F-150 two-wheel drive flex-fuel BASE PAYLOAD LT 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
F-150 3.5L two-wheel drive GVWR over 7599 lb 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 21 19 MPG $3400
F-150 3.5L four-wheel drive GVWR over 7599 lb 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
F-150 four-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600
F-150 four-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
F-150 four-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 20 25 22 MPG $4300
F-150 four-wheel drive flex-fuel BASE PAYLOAD LT 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400
F-150 four-wheel drive flex-fuel BASE PAYLOAD LT 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
F-150 5.0L two-wheel drive flex-fuel GVWR over 7599 lb 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
F-150 5.0L four-wheel drive flex-fuel GVWR over 7599 lb 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 14 19 16 MPG $4050
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $2950
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 18 25 21 MPG $3100
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 22 30 25 MPG $3750
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive flex-fuel 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive flex-fuel 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Rear-wheel drive 19 25 22 MPG $2950
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive Limited 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 22 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 2.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 19 24 21 MPG $3100
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 20 25 22 MPG $4300
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive flex-fuel 5L, 8-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive flex-fuel 3.3L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 18 23 20 MPG $3250
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive Limited 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 17 21 19 MPG $3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive XL/XLT 3L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $3950
F-150 RAPTOR four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 18 16 MPG $4050

Specs and fitment

13th generation, 2015–2020
Body styles Pickup truck
Oil 5W-20 (3.5L Ti-VCT/3.3L V6, 5.0L V8); 5W-30 (2.7L/3.5L EcoBoost, 3.0L Diesel) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 245/70R17 to 275/55R20
Towing capacity 13,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 17V-652 (Ford campaign 17S33) covered approximately 1.1 million 2015-2017 F-150 trucks (and 2017 Super Duty) for side door latches that could freeze after water gets into the latch, or a bent or kinked actuation cable; either condition can result in a door opening while driving although it appears to be closed. Ford's remedy inspected the door latch actuation cables and installed water shields over the latches at no charge. Separately, NHTSA recall 26V-237 (Ford campaign 26S28) covers 2015-2017 F-150 trucks built with the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission for degradation of the electrical connections in the transmission lead frame from thermal cycling and vibration, which can make the Powertrain Control Module momentarily read an incorrect Transmission Range Sensor position and command an unintended downshift, at most from 6th gear to 2nd. The resulting abrupt wheel speed reduction could cause the rear tires to slide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2019 Ford F-150 reliable?

The 2019 Ford F-150 has 1,324 complaints with NHTSA after 8 years, or 54 per year. That is the fewest complaints per year among the 13 F-150 years on this site. NHTSA has 9 recalls on file, including Headlights, Back-over prevention, software, and Labels.

What are common problems with a 2019 Ford F-150?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (716 of 1,324), then Engine (319) and Electrical system (94). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 60,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 24,500 and 92,000 miles. Those filings include 17 that report a crash, 7 that report a fire, and 13 that report an injury.

Is the 2019 Ford F-150 more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2018 F-150 has 2,300 complaints, 167 per year, and the 2020 has 726 complaints, 58 per year. The 2019 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018. The 2019 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2020.

Has the 2019 Ford F-150 been recalled?

The 2019 Ford F-150 has 9 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ford F-150?

Owners have filed 1324 complaints about the 2019 Ford F-150 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2019 Ford F-150 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2019 Ford F-150 is 19.9 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford F-150?

2009-2014 is the 12th generation, 2015-2020 is the 13th generation (first all-aluminum body), and 2021-present is the 14th generation.

Does the towing capacity apply to every F-150 trim?

No. The listed figure is the generation's best-equipped maximum (specific engine, cab, and Max Trailer Tow Package); a base XL or Raptor will tow significantly less.

Is the F-150 Lightning included in this data?

No, the F-150 Lightning EV is tracked as a separate model in this catalog; this page covers only the conventional gas and hybrid F-150.