2019 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 407 engine complaints for the 2019 Ford F-150, 31% of all complaints filed for that year. Two related recalls cover the engine block heater, and reported issues include fires, stalling, and oil burning, with a median failure mileage of 67,562.
- Engine complaints
- 407
- 31% of 1,327
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 67,562 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine emits smoke from under the hood at highway speed and can burst into flames without prior warning.
- EGR assembly fails due to missing screws, triggering check engine and 'see dealer immediately' warnings at low mileage.
- Engine produces a knocking noise audible outside the truck along with a constant whining noise from the transmission during acceleration.
- Engine burns oil excessively and shuts down while running, requiring repeated shop visits.
- Engine suddenly loses power and stalls while driving, with the dashboard prompting the driver to shift to park and restart.
When 2019 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 30, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Engine131,068 vehicles
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. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
- NHTSA 18V894000Dec 18, 2018Engine410,289 vehicles
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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: 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.
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.
Engine complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2019 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 407 engine complaints for the 2019 F-150, which is 31% of the 1,327 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 F-150 engine?
- Yes. NHTSA lists two engine-related recalls, campaign 19V278000 and 18V894000, both tied to the engine block heater and its wiring.
- At what mileage do 2019 F-150 engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 67,562 miles.
- Did the 2019 F-150 engine issues cause any fires or injuries?
- NHTSA data tied to this year's engine complaints show 2 fires, 1 crash, and 8 injuries reported.
- How does the 2019 F-150 engine complaint rate compare to other years?
- The 31% share for 2019 is higher than most other model years listed, including 2018 at 28% and 2020 at 21%, though 2012 reached 34%.