2019 Ford F-150 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2019 Ford F-150 has a Complaint Index of 65 and ranks 8th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. Transmission & Powertrain issues dominate at 55% of complaints, and the truck carries 9 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 65/100
- #8 of 21 F-150 years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 1,327
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 9
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 17
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 7
- Injuries
- 25
- Top issue
- Transmission & Powertrain
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17.5 city / 23 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 25 / 0
Top 2019 Ford F-150 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain730 (55%)
- Engine407 (31%)
- Other131 (10%)
- Electrical System107 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras85 (6%)
- Structure & Body46 (3%)
- Visibility & Wipers36 (3%)
- Airbags24 (2%)
- Brakes24 (2%)
- Fuel System24 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during moderate-to-severe crashes, including a T-bone collision and a rear-end impact, resulting in injuries.
- The pre-collision assist and automatic emergency braking system sometimes failed to alert or apply brakes even when a collision warning system was active.
- Seat structures reportedly broke or separated during rear-end and side-impact crashes, leaving seat backs locked at odd angles.
- Electrical system faults included dome and cargo lights turning on unexpectedly, recurring alarm activation, and in one case a dashboard fire while the truck was parked and unoccupied.
- Owners described hard or slipping transmission shifts along with unusual drivetrain noise, sometimes linked to braking problems.
2019 Ford F-150 recalls
9 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V373000Jun 9, 2026Electrical System91,198 vehicles
Exterior lighting:headlights
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."
Risk: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
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 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.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
- NHTSA 24V852000Nov 8, 2024Other27,678 vehicles
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. 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."
Risk: 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.
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.
2019 Ford F-150 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford F-150 reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2019 F-150 a Complaint Index of 65, ranking it 8th worst among 21 model years tracked, which earns it a Caution verdict relative to other F-150 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Ford F-150?
- Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 55% of complaints (730 of 1,327), with a median mileage at failure of 66,250 miles, making it the top reported problem area.
- Does the 2019 Ford F-150 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 F-150, covering electrical system faults, rearview camera issues, seat structure, airbag labeling, and an engine block heater defect.
- How does the 2019 F-150 compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's Complaint Index of 65 is lower than the worst years like 2013 (100) and 2018 (95), but higher than earlier years like 2007 (5) and 2008 (10), placing it in the Caution range.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Ford F-150?
- EPA rates the 2019 F-150 at 19.5 mpg combined (17.5 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.