2019 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems
Structure & Body issues account for 46 complaints on the 2019 Ford F-150, or 3% of all complaints for that year. A related recall (19V633000) covers seat structure inspection and replacement, and the median mileage at failure is 29,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 46
- 3% of 1,327
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 29,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Doors pop open or fail to latch while driving, sometimes requiring drivers to push on them before departure to confirm they are closed.
- Power tailgate opens unexpectedly on its own while the vehicle is in motion or when doors are locked with the key fob.
- Doors, door locks, and tailgate freeze shut in cold weather, sometimes below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, preventing the truck from being secured or opened.
- Owners report a body crack forming at the top of the driver's side A-pillar near the windshield while the vehicle was stationary.
- A driver's side door hinge produces a cracking noise when opening or closing while the truck is parked.
- Water enters the passenger side during inclement weather, fogging the windshield and side mirror and reducing visibility.
When 2019 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 31, 2019, latest Jul 22, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 19V633000Aug 28, 2019Structure & Body639,137 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
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."
Risk: 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.
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.
Structure & Body 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 many Structure & Body complaints does the 2019 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 46 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Ford F-150, which is 3% of the 1,327 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2019 F-150?
- Yes. Recall 19V633000, reported August 28, 2019, covers seat structure inspection and replacement as necessary on 2018-2020 F-150 trucks among other Ford models.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically appear on the 2019 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 F-150 is 29,000 miles.
- Does the 2019 F-150 have more Structure & Body complaints than other years?
- No. The 2019 F-150 has 46 Structure & Body complaints (3% share), lower in share than years like 2010, 2015, 2016, and 2018, which each show shares of 10% or higher.