How common are transmission problems in the 2019 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 730 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 F-150, which is 55% of all 1,327 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Ford F-150?

Based on available NHTSA data, there are no related recalls listed for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2019 F-150.

At what mileage do 2019 F-150 transmission problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 66,250 miles.

Have transmission issues caused crashes in the 2019 F-150?

NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 5 injuries to the transmission & powertrain complaints filed for the 2019 F-150.

How does the 2019 F-150 compare to other years for this problem?

At 55% of all complaints, the 2019 model year has the highest share of transmission & powertrain complaints among the years listed, compared to 44% in 2018 and 49% in 2020.

2019 Ford F-150 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

The 2019 Ford F-150 logged 730 transmission & powertrain complaints, 55% of all 1,327 complaints filed for the year. Owners typically reported issues near 66,250 miles, with 4 crashes and 5 injuries linked to this area. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this problem area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 730; 55% of 1,327
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 5
Median mileage: 66,250 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners describe rough, jerky shifts with a delay before the transmission clunks or slams into gear, sometimes thrusting the truck forward on downshifts.
Some report the 10-speed transmission shuddering with erratic or inconsistent shifting, including grabbing or clunking when the truck rolls backward before shifting into drive.
Several drivers experienced the vehicle unexpectedly shifting into neutral or refusing to move or shift at a stop, with one truck only able to move in reverse.
A vibration at highway speeds (60/70 mph) was reported on a new truck, with dealers checking tires and drivetrain components without resolving it.
One owner reported a rear wheel hub breaking off the axle while driving straight, causing the truck to cross the center line and crash.
Another owner described unintended acceleration where the brake pedal was pressed to the floor but the truck failed to stop as intended.

When 2019 Ford F-150 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2019, latest Sep 23, 2026.

730 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q1 (88).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-150 model year

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

2010121 (14%)
2011825 (38%)
2012679 (38%)
20131,336 (45%)
2014424 (28%)
2015406 (24%)
2016582 (28%)
2017539 (38%)
20181,008 (44%)
2019730 (55%)
2020354 (49%)
2021314 (31%)
2022157 (26%)
2023156 (38%)
202455 (29%)
202525 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are transmission problems in the 2019 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 730 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2019 F-150, which is 55% of all 1,327 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Ford F-150?: Based on available NHTSA data, there are no related recalls listed for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2019 F-150.
At what mileage do 2019 F-150 transmission problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 66,250 miles.
Have transmission issues caused crashes in the 2019 F-150?: NHTSA data links 4 crashes and 5 injuries to the transmission & powertrain complaints filed for the 2019 F-150.
How does the 2019 F-150 compare to other years for this problem?: At 55% of all complaints, the 2019 model year has the highest share of transmission & powertrain complaints among the years listed, compared to 44% in 2018 and 49% in 2020.