Ford F-150 Complaints (2019)

1,345 consumer complaints on file.

#11648756March 17, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact had received a recall notification for cam phaser failure and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that approximately 3 years after the vehicle was repaired, the contact became aware of a loud rattling sound coming from the front of the vehicle, near the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the vehicle could not be repaired a second time under the recall free of charge. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 99,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648423March 14, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
1st safety problem is while accelerating, there is a rough shift in gears despite being an automatic transmission. While attempting to gradually and safely accelerate, vehicle causes an abrupt deceleration where rpms drop and vehicle occupants are thrown forward during the process. Vehicle was brought to Ford Dealership for repair. They noted a known issue with transmission and completed a software restart/update. Vehicle gear shift improved slightly for short period of time but eventually resumed and is noticeably worse in colder months. This problem has been noticed while turning, resulting in near misses with oncoming traffic and is concerning when entering/merging with traffic at highway speeds. There were no dashboard warning light indicators at any point. Battery was in good condition. 2nd concern: Engine fire ups up on start but stalls while idling when shifting out of park as well as in stopped traffic. "Auto startstop, shift to P, then restart engine" notification presents on gauge display. This requires multiple attempts to get vehicle restarted with following notification instructions and shutting off/restarting engine. Disengaging auto startstop on startup is inconclusive about remedying the situation. Battery was tested as good but replaced anyway due to age to rule out battery related concerns. Contacted Ford dealership service department and they replied, "they have never heard of it happening." They denied knowledge of any TSB, CSP or recalls/complaints about the issue. However, it appears this issue is well documented on multiple Ford models and various production years. Other than instrument/gauge display of "Auto startstop, shift to P, then restart engine" occurring after the fact, there is no warning light indicators. Safety is at risk due to stoppage of traffic and loss of power/ability to accelerate or maneuver vehicle in traffic situations to include clearing intersections with oncoming traffic while turning at low speeds/idling.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11648145March 13, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission is slipping. Into 3/4 & 7/8
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647293March 10, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission holds shifts and shifts erratically. Vehicle will stall and not excellerate leading to dangerous situations. CDF drum failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11647236March 9, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Transmission shifting drags out in some gears and shifts very hard, and slips at times. The truck has died while shifting three time on the highway, once in heavy traffic. The gear indicator has went from 10th gear to 1st gear while slipping on the freeway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646996March 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My 2019 Ford F150 XLT, began having transmission issues in June of 2024 around the same time the cam phasers failed in the engine (~57K miles). Because the cam phaser failure was the more pressing and unavoidable issue, the dealership focused on the cam phaser repair and ignored my complaints about the transmission shifting hard between 2nd and 4th gear. Within that same month I also had the transmission fluid flushed ~40K miles before recommendation to see if that would resolve the hard and inconsistent shifting issue. It did not, and the dealer stated they could not replicate the problem. Unfortunately the problem became worse, including inconsistent shifting between multiple gears, the transmission "stalling" while it tried to determine which gear to shift to, along with extremely hard "whiplash-like" shifting into gears. These driving conditions resulted in me almost being rear ended several times while trying to enter onto the interstate as cars were accelerating behind me on the on-ramp, while my truck begins a quick deceleration due to missing gears, downshifting and even spinning in a "neutral-like" state while it tries to figure out what gear to shift into. After a couple more visits to the dealership, in which their scanners could not replicate my issues, I was sent on my way to keep driving an unsafe vehicle until either it caused an accident or my transmission completely failed. Fortunately for others, it was the latter situation in which my transmission failed (1st time a warning light appeared) in a hospital parking garage on March 6, 2025, versus me causing an accident. However, all of this could have been avoided if Ford and my local dealership addressed the known issues with the 10R80 10-speed transmission in the 2017-2020 Ford F150 and many other models. The $13K repair bill now that Ford pushed me beyond my powertrain warranty aside, this Ford transmission is EXTREMELY dangerous to the driver and the general public.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646820March 6, 2025
ENGINE
2019 F-150 vehicle is equipped with a 5.0L engine that exhibit excessive oil consumption, to where every month i have to add oil. There are no visible oil leaks. Each time i go for oil change before the 3 months and/or recommended 3,000 miles, im told there is no oil in the engine. After doing research, i found that the issue of excessive oil consumption is caused by high intake manifold vacuum during some deceleration fuel shut off events resulting in oil being pulled into the combustion chamber from the crankcase, valve guides, and positive crankcase ventilation (PCV). To correct the condition, steps to reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM), installation of a new engine oil level indicator and change the engine oil and oil filter. The revised PCM calibration reduces engine vacuum during some DFSO events. After calling local ford service center, the issue was confirmed and I was told that there isn't a fix for the problem. I was provided by the Ford service agent the contact information for Fords customer service. Spoke to the agent who told me that there is only a recall for the tailgate for my model. Anything else I would be responsible for repairs. The Ford customer service agent then gave me the website to NHTSA to file a complaint. Now I'm doing just that. It appears that this is a common issue for my year make and model. Please investigate, please help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646566March 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The 10 speed transmission failed at 30k miles and they replaced it. Now at 70k it is failing again. It is available for inspection now. My families safety was at risk when the shifting fails while crossing an intersection or when violently downshifting while cruising at 40mph. The problem has been reproduced by the dealer. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than Ford dealership and my mechanic. At 70k there have been no warning lights or messages displayed on the console.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646419March 5, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine and low oil pressure warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that recently the cam phasers on the vehicle were replaced. The contact stated that the cam phasers had been replaced twice. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646523March 5, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The backup camera on my F150 starting glitching and would not display a clear picture of what was behind the vehicle. Below is what was on the invoice: C/S VEHICLE'S BACKUP CAMERA INOP. THE SCREEN IS BLANK WHEN IN REVERSE.CHECK AND ADVISE 24E12 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PCM REPROGRAMMING 2 new wiring harnesses and the control reprogramming came to about $1200. In my opinion, failure of a backup camera is a safety critical item. Failure such as this is no different than a sensor going bad- actually worse as visibility is non-existent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646251March 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have a 2019 f150, 5.0 w/ 10r80 trans. The vehicle will slip from 7 gear to 1st. 10th to 2nd, and some times just finds itself in neutral with no propelling motion. This happens. While driving, when taking off from a stop. Causing hard jerking and extreme discomfort to me and my passengers. Ford says no recall and to replace the trans. Seeing 100s and f complaints (I’m sure it would be more of people understood hot to report) and NHTSA says they don’t see an issue or need for a recall is unacceptable. Does it take a major accident or someone to get hurt from FORDs outright disregard to fix the issue. Built ford tough is long gone and forgotten. NHTSA is now letting down the consumer, and the people on the road for the disregard for safety and holding these car manufacturers accountable. Do better, recall the 10r80 and make ford pay. Or is ford paying the NHTSA to disregard this multi million dollar fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646370March 4, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
A year ago we took our Truck in because it was knocking, we were told it was dry starting and they had to repair it, it was 5200. A couple weeks ago we’re driving and it started shifting funny and jerking, had no get up and go, we limped to the nearest dealership. Told our transmission went out and it will cost 11k.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645991March 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle shuts off randomly when the StopStart feature is disabled/turned off via button in dashboard. The instrument panel displays message on dash saying: “Auto StopStart, Manual Restart, Required” And “Auto StopStart, Shift to P, Then Restart engine” This often happens in the middle of an intersection where I risk being hit by another vehicle. This has happened on multiple occasions. Dealership was unable to recreate problem so unfortunately nothing was repaired. There are many online forums discussing this very same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646048March 3, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and while at a stop light, the vehicle was shaking abnormally and lost motive power. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty wiring harness. The contact was informed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11646135March 3, 2025
ENGINE
Engine failure. FoMoCo stated it was due to oil failure. I change my oil every 6000 miles according to manufacturer. I produced records for oil changes and receipts for first 3 oil changes but couldn’t for last 3. Engine had 42,000 miles. Warning light came on stating Temporary Emissions Disconnect but never had anything touched on the engine prior to light. Never found the problem. Engine started bucking and was using oil on return home. Ford dealership found #2 cylinder with no compression. Turbos may have blown and put compromised oil into engine causing issue. Dealership never investigated. Filed pictures, receipts and other documents to Ford Consumer Affairs to no avail. Had to have replaced engine on my dime. Old engine was returned to salvage yard used engine purchased from. Was able to limp back home but engine could have had catastrophic failure on the road. The truck has 50000 mile warranty plus I took out extended warranty (70000).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645795March 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The 10R80 transmission on a 2019 F150, with 56,000miles failed on multiple times. It would slip out of gear especially in the lower gears. It has even shifted from 10/9 gear into neutral and then back into 4 gear and stall on the highway. The transmission , make noise, grinds through t the gears all the time. The engine warring lights are on. The vehicle is unsafe to drive with transmission failure and stalling in intersections, while passing and even shifted to low gears or neutral while driving on the highway at 65+ mph. Additionally it causes the engine to race at a high rate of speed or quit. The vehicle is currently at the local Ford Dealer,. The vehicle has been assessed and problem has been identified. The recommended bulletin actions completed. The repairs failed and the vehicle returned due to its unsafe condition. Dealer still has the vehicle and recommended that the transmission be replaced. Dealer filled a claim with my Extended Warranty, who is aware of the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645684March 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission slips and misses gears so bad it has almost caused 3 accidents in the last month. Ford knows of this problem with the 10r80 transmission but will not fix the problem. I've contacted ford and they say there is no recall for my truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645770March 1, 2025
ENGINE
Truck has 85K miles on it and has a loud ticking noise followed by rattle at 1500 rpms even after timing system was rebuilt. Burnes 1qt of oil every 1000 miles. Entire timing system needed to be replaced due to two faulty chain tensioners. Engine was super clean and had zero oil sludge buildup. Currently having a oil consumption test done. Do have repair order that was done for timing system. No warning lights for failed timing system that popped up. I am able to get the repair invoice if needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644965February 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My transmission suffered the CDF drum failure which resulted in it downshifting into first gear while doing over 55 mph. The failure was confirmed by the Ford Dealership after taking it in. The truck now needs a $9000 transmission replacement to replace the drum and clutches that were destroyed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645035February 26, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 -40 MPH and veering to the right, both tires hit the curb causing both tires to blow out. The steering wheel jerked to the right and the vehicle's front end landed into an embankment. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury of the compressed fracture of the L1 vertebra with fracture, bruises across the neck, and abdomen. Medical attention was needed. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated immediately after they began receiving text alerts of air bag failure and were disabled via the vehicle app. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0

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