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2019 Ford F-150 Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2019 Ford F-150, about 2% of that year's 1,327 total complaints. Median mileage at failure was 10,250 miles. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Brakes complaints
24
2% of 1,327
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal gradually sinks toward the floor when held at a stop or in traffic, sometimes described as feeling different each time it is used.
  • Pre-collision automatic emergency braking system fails to activate or goes non-responsive without warning, in some cases alongside a lane departure warning failure.
  • Brakes become soft with reduced stopping power during hard braking, requiring the pedal to be pushed to the floor to slow the truck.
  • Repeated rotor and pad failures shortly after replacement, with owners reporting brakes failing multiple times within a few hundred miles of dealer repairs.
  • ABS activates unexpectedly on uneven road surfaces at highway speed, pulling the vehicle to one side with the ABS light flashing and no stored codes.
  • Dashboard warning lights for stability control, brakes, and airbags appear together with a sudden loss of acceleration or braking response.

When 2019 Ford F-150 brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2019, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2019 Ford F-150 brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2019Jan 2020Jan 2021Dec 2022Apr 2023Jan 2025May 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2019 to Sep 2026; peak May 2019 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2019 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201064 (8%)
  2. 2011228 (10%)
  3. 2012174 (10%)
  4. 2013391 (13%)
  5. 2014361 (24%)
  6. 2015334 (20%)
  7. 2016354 (17%)
  8. 2017120 (8%)
  9. 201897 (4%)
  10. 201924 (2%)
  11. 202022 (3%)
  12. 202176 (8%)
  13. 202241 (7%)
  14. 202352 (13%)
  15. 202414 (7%)
  16. 202519 (18%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Ford F-150?
NHTSA lists 24 brake-related complaints for the 2019 F-150, which is about 2% of the 1,327 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2019 F-150 brake problems?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints on the 2019 Ford F-150.
At what mileage do 2019 F-150 brake problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints for the 2019 F-150 is 10,250 miles.
Did the 2019 F-150 brake issues cause any crashes?
NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires or injuries linked to the reported brake complaints for the 2019 F-150.
How does the 2019 F-150 compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2019 F-150's brake complaint share of 2% is lower than earlier years like 2014 (24%) and 2015 (20%), based on NHTSA's model-year breakdown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.