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2019 Ford F-150Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls and 1,021 owner complaints for the 2019 Ford F-150. Most complaints involve power train (523) and engine (259). The EPA rates it 18–24 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4–5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
18–24mpg
EPA · 12 versions
NHTSA overall
4–5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
9campaigns
Latest Jun 2026
Owner complaints
1,021
Top: power train
Fuel cost / yr
$3,050est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

9 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Exterior lighting: headlights

Free remedy

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."

Exterior lightingReported Jun 9, 2026NHTSA 26V373000

Back over prevention: software

Free remedy

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.

Back over preventionReported Jun 27, 2025NHTSA 25V442000

Equipment: labels

Free remedy

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."

EquipmentReported Nov 8, 2024NHTSA 24V852000
See all 9 recalls with remedies
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1,021 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2018 – Oct 2026
  1. Power train523
  2. Engine259
  3. Electrical system82
  4. Engine and engine cooling54
  5. Back over prevention43
  6. Structure30
  7. Vehicle speed control30
  8. Forward collision avoidance28
  9. Air bags20

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each F-150 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
1996360
19972,855
19981,418
19991,121
20001,206
20011,340
2002955
2003464
20042,036
20051,121
2006589
2007492
2008369
2009324
2010851
20112,137
20121,717
20132,796
20141,362
20151,425
20161,798
20171,148
20181,929
20191,021
2020562
20211,042
2022605
2023419
2024195
2025119
20260
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
5
Injuries reported
21
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Power train

523 reports2 crashes
“i brought my car to the Ford dealer for a noise it was making. Truck was to dealership and i have been called several times with new estimates for the repair. Dealership sent me a video after initially telling me it would be a $6500 repair, they called to tell me it would be an $8500 repair. Now they want $ 10,500 for the repair claiming the cam phaser was bad and now that the engine is back together a cyclinder is bad”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 29, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11774498

Engine

259 reports1 fire
“I am filing a safety complaint regarding a known manufacturing defect in the Variable Cam Timing (VCT) system of my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 2nd Generation 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle is experiencing severe cam phaser degradation due to failing internal locking pins, a widespread issue previously acknowledged by Ford under Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03. This mechanical failure causes a violent rattling noise upon cold starts, indicating a lack of oil pressure retention. More critically, as the component degradation worsens, it causes significant engine lag, severe hesitation during acceleration, and intermittent stalling. This presents a severe safety hazard, as the vehicle has experienced sudden power loss and hesitation while attempting to merge into high-speed highway traffic and execute turns, creating an immediate risk of a collision. Despite this being a well-documented factory defect in the 2017–2019 model years, Ford corporate has declined out-of-warranty or goodwill assistance to resolve the issue. I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate this systemic powertrain defect, as…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 28, 2026Power train, EngineODI 11774178

Electrical system

82 reports3 fires
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after hauling a travel trailer and unhooking the vehicle, the parking brake and other lights started flashing and the instrument panel illuminated. The 911 assist was disabled. A part of the power steering was inoperable. The floorboard was saturated with water, which damaged the wiring harness. The driver was unaware because of the rubber floor mats. A mechanic suggested that the contact disconnect the battery. The parking brake failed to release. The contact associated the failure with TSB: 20-2170. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was 92,004.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 2, 2026Steering, Parking brake, Electrical systemODI 11768544
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

12 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks 2WD, Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel · 2.7L 6-cyl turbo · 3.3L 6-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl turbo · 5.0L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S10) · Automatic (S6)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel · Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
222824$3,900424
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
202522$4,300463
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
192521$3,050422
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
192521$3,050423
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
192421$3,050423
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
182320$3,200444
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 2.7 L, Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
182320$3,200444
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
172219$3,400466
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
172119$3,400466
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT
Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
162118$3,550493
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
162118$3,550494
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE
Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
162218$3,550494
Estimate your fuel costCost of ownership
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

10 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
4 / 5
Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
5 / 5
Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Overall
5 / 5
Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4
Frontal crash
5 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
4 of 5
Rollover risk
19.1%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 13276Vehicle 13275Vehicle 13278
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2019 F-150 questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-150 have?

9 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2019 Ford F-150 problems?

Owners filed 1,021 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are power train (523), engine (259), electrical system (82). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Ford F-150 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Ford F-150 at 18–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (12 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Ford F-150?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Ford F-150 4–5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026