Ford F-150 Complaints (2019)

1,345 consumer complaints on file.

#11715609February 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission started slipping at 100,000. and needed to be replaced shortly after.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715617February 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Unintended downshifts, hard shifting, long pausing in-between shifts. I took it into a Ford dealer and they are suggestions transmission replacement. I'm looking online and it shows numerous recalls for these issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715621February 4, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission shutter/slipping
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715232February 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions, while the vehicle was stopped, the transmission became stuck in fourth gear and the vehicle failed to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The accelerator pedal was depressed to the floor for the vehicle to respond. The vehicle gradually accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11715234February 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Harsh/erratic shifting, clunking, hesitation between gears, and sudden loss of power. Was unaware there was a known defect with these transmissions and almost rear ended vehicles in multiple occasions due to the vehicles acceleration hesitation and then bolting forward. Dealership now states the transmission needs to be replaced at just over 70,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714501January 30, 2026
ENGINE
I took my truck in to be repaired for an incompetent tow truck driver wrapping a chain around the pinion yoke to put my truck on a flatbed because the alternator failed. Once the pinion seal repair was completed, the repair shop told me there were codes popping up on how it was running. The codes were related to the timing and were likely the cam phasers needing to be replaced with the timing. It turns out that the engine was needing to be replaced because there were grooves in the cam journals from metal shavings that were caused after the cam phaser lock out pin broke. The engine was on backorder from Ford and after a little over 3 months, I got a new engine for a mere $12,314. This is for a used truck that I purchased and have only owned for just going on 2 years. I called Ford corporate office to see if I could get help paying for the repairs but they told me that I had to take it directly to a Ford dealership. The Ford dealerships nearby are 3 or more months out, just to take a look at your vehicle and diagnose it. I couldn't wait that long, so I went to a local mechanic shop that I trust. It was hard enough having to wait 3 months for my engine to be replaced, let alone waiting 3 months for Ford to diagnose it and then however long for them to actually replace it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714540January 30, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Cam phasers
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714331January 29, 2026
AIR BAGS, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Center piece of steering wheel is cracked
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11714090January 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Around curves truck will down shift too many gears. The problem was when it did it recently with the icey roads the tires locked up for a second and I got sideways. I got it straight but if a car was coming I would crashed. My speed was around 50 but I let off the gas to slow down for the curver never applied brakes yet. It does it usually when slowing down its done it since ive owned it and its never bothered me too much until this recent instance. No warning lights, only recall is back up camera I dont have issues with. Ive complained to many ford dealers and my year dose not qualify, if I want to get it fixed I need to buy new transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712842January 23, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Bought the truck used from a ford dealer with roughly 34000 miles in 2023.Transmission had a slightly hard shift into 5th gear then that escalated to a jump of shifting from 1 to 4 leaving traffic lights or stop sighns. The truck would also drive in first shift to 2nd or 3rd and loose all power for moment of time then shift to 4th. Changed trans filter and replaced motorcraft ulv to specs at roughly 70200 miles with no change in shift pattern. Drove then next day to town about 6 miles trans temp reached 260-280 in that short time with the same random unsafe shift pattern as stated before.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712608January 22, 2026
POWER TRAIN
This 10 speed transmission 10R80 is very well known to fail. This should be investigated and recalled by ford with a fix. So many people with f150s year 2017-present have this transmission with issues. Mine is currently starting to have issues and I know how much it will cost to repair. Even repairing makes me nervous because I’d hate to have another 10R80 back in it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712298January 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Harsh shifting including sudden downshifts that result in uncontrolled acceleration. This has occurred typically at slow speeds in parking garages or at stop lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712371January 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission harsh shifting, shift slare, slow engagement and falling out of gear. This causes a serious safety hazard if you need to move and cannot. Vehicle is currently at the dealer being diagnosed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712417January 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While operating my 2019 Ford F-150 XLT on a highway at normal speed, the vehicle suddenly and aggressively downshifted without any driver input. The abrupt deceleration created an immediate safety hazard. I was wearing a seatbelt; without it, there was a substantial risk of ejection and serious injury or death. A vehicle traveling behind me was forced to brake suddenly and skid to avoid a high-speed rear-end collision. This incident placed multiple motorists at significant risk The vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, and no action on my part caused the downshift. Shortly after the incident, the wrench warning indicator illuminated on the dashboard, signaling a mechanical malfunction. I immediately took the vehicle to an authorized Ford dealership, where I was informed that the transmission had failed and required complete replacement. I was required to pay for the repair out of pocket because the vehicle had approximately 62,000 miles, slightly exceeding the 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. Following this incident, I became aware of numerous consumer complaints describing substantially similar failures, including unexpected and erratic shifting and sudden downshifts. These reports indicate a recurring and systemic transmission defect involving unpredictable gear engagement. Given the volume of complaints, the existence of class action litigation, and the severity of the safety risk, this condition constitutes a safety-related defect rather than a performance issue. My understanding is that in March 2025, NHTSA initiated an investigation into this matter. Ford was obligated to report this condition as a safety-related defect under 49 C.F.R. § 579, as it presents an unreasonable risk of crashes, serious injury, or death. Complaint trends demonstrate a pattern consistent with a defect. Ford should issue a recall for affected vehicles and reimburse consumers who have incurred costs to repair or replace defective transmissions to mitigate ongoing risk
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712502January 21, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Problems with the transmission shuddering, lock up and incorrect shifting is causing safety issues when driving. Check engine light is on/off and when it randomly locks up causes concern at intersections when driving. Please provide help/assistance and or notification of a mfg recall. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712041January 20, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This is realted to the 10 speed transmission. The vehicle started to downshift hard. I parked it at home and went to move it and it would not move. I had it towed to my locall Ford Dealer where thy told me I needed a complete new transmission totally $9500!!!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11712191January 20, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The torque converter has failed after only 22,000 miles. The Ford dealer told me that if not replaced then my transmission will be ruined.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711897January 19, 2026
AIR BAGS, SUSPENSION
I noticed the rear axel or back suspension on this truck is making a very load uncomfortable sound, like when two pieces of metal are rubbing up against each other... Its under tension and making a bind on the back passenger side. I got the truck with my mechanic few and body/auto repair guy and observed a 1/4 inch UBolt that holds the lead spring I believe hitting up against another bolt on the rear suspension and I cant access or open the drain plug too check the differential. Also there are a lot of loose wires under the dashboard, that already made me trip once, and Im a disabled veteran. Can you please help me get that taken care of?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711730January 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
10speed transmission knocking in and out of gear even trying to turn left is a major safety concern I’ve had times it knock out of gear and it revs on its own without my foot on the pedal and after about 10seconds it jumps into gear with seconds to spare of on coming traffic Ford knows about it I’ve had it looked at and they just did a “software update” for it to keep doing it what’s it going to take for them to fix the issue they built from driving 60mph going from 10th gear trying to engage 1st gear isn’t good
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11711593January 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
10R80 TRANSMISSION CDF DRUM FAILURE HARD SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS, SPORADIC GEAR CHANGING FROM 10TH TO 1ST GEAR. CAUSING TRUCK JERK LOOSE POWER WHILE DRIVING PUTTING DRIVER AND PASSENGER AT RISK. WENT TO A FORD DEAL FOR ASSEMANT AND CONFIRM THAT CDF DRUM BUSHING HAS SLIPPED AND OTHER ISSUE INTERNAL COMPONENTS FAILURE. NO ENGINE LIGHT SHOWING FROM ISSUE BUT THIS ISSUE STARTED IN 12/2025. FORD HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS ISSUE AND NOT APPLY AS A SAFETY CONCERN. MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 54,000 MILES. THIS ISSUE SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AS A RECALL BY FORD FOR SAFETY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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