2019 Ford F-150 problems: complaints and recalls
The 2019 Ford F-150 has 1,012 complaints and 9 recalls on file as of 2026-10-16. This page shows which systems the complaints name, how many report a crash or fire, and every recall with what it says.
Complaint figures come from NHTSA's complaints database, downloaded on 2026-10-16.
At a glance
| Measure | 2019 F-150 |
|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,012 |
| Filed within three years of the model year | 251 |
| Complaints reporting a crash | 14 |
| Complaints reporting a fire | 5 |
| Complaints reporting an injury | 10 |
| Deaths reported in complaints | 0 |
| Recalls | 9 |
It ranks 9th of the 12 model years on this site by total complaints and 10th by complaints filed in the first three years. Older trucks have had longer to collect complaints, which is why the first-three-years count is shown next to the total.
Which systems the complaints name
Power train leads with 518 complaints (51% of the total), followed by engine (256) and unknown or other (97). A complaint can name more than one system, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 518 | 51% |
| Engine | 256 | 25% |
| Unknown or other | 97 | 10% |
| Electrical system | 82 | 8% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 54 | 5% |
| Back over prevention | 42 | 4% |
| Structure | 30 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 30 | 3% |
"Unknown or other" means the complaint was not filed under a specific system.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-150.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | 26V373000 | Exterior lighting: headlights | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2025-06-27 | 25V442000 | Back over prevention: software | 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 rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. |
| 2024-11-08 | 24V852000 | Equipment: other: labels | 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. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. |
| 2022-04-14 | 22V252000 | Back over prevention: sensing system: camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2020-02-21 | 20V097000 | Exterior lighting: headlights | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2019-11-12 | 19V805000 | Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. |
| 2019-08-28 | 19V633000 | Seats: front assembly: recliner | 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. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| 2019-04-08 | 19V278000 | Engine | 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. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| 2018-12-18 | 18V894000 | Engine | 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. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. |
Some recalls cover only certain engines, cab styles or build dates, so match each one to the truck in front of you before you count it against the truck.
Before you buy a 2019 F-150
- Run the truck's VIN through the federal recall lookup. A recall is only closed when the repair is done on that truck, so ask the seller for the paperwork.
- Read the recalls above against the engine and options on the truck you are looking at.
- Treat complaints as a list of what to ask about and test-drive for, not as a failure rate. See the method page for what the numbers can and cannot tell you.
- Compare the neighbours: 2018 and 2020, or see all 12 years side by side.
Sources
- F-150, F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPERCAB, F-150 SUPER CREW: complaint records for 2019 (JSON). The set shown above is these combined, each complaint counted once.
- F-150 recall records for 2019 (JSON).