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2019 Ford F 150

Based on reports from 1,000 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
1,000
Crashes
25
Fires
8
Recalls
8
TSBs
328
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,000 complaints, 25 crashes, 8 fires, and 8 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

excessive oil consumption

17 complaints • Severity 6.9/10

$X,XXX
2

transmission doesnt shift correctly

17 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
3

clunking sound when it shifts gears

6 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

333 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 45K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

154
0–30K
61
30–60K
88
60–90K
46
90–120K
28
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (154 reports) • Median: 45K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (333 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain333 (33%)
Engine229 (23%)
Other79 (8%)
Electrical64 (6%)
Structure:body25 (3%)
Speed Control25 (3%)
Visibility22 (2%)
Airbags18 (2%)

2019 Ford F 150: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford F 150, with 333 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 45K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford F 150, with 229 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford F 150, with 64 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford F 150, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
18
49
19
74
20
92
21
126
22
240
23
307
24
96
25
15
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Ford F 150. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (8 recalls)

18V894000Jun 2019

ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

19V278000May 2019

ENGINE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

19V633000Oct 2019

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."

19V805000Nov 2019

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.

20V097000Mar 2020

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." 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."

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Ford F 150 is the 2018 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,000 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2019 Ford F 150: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Ford F 150?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Ford F 150 is related to the drivetrain, with 333 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Ford F 150 reliable?
The 2019 Ford F 150 has 1,000 complaints, 25 crash reports, and 8 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Ford F 150 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Ford F 150 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Ford F 150 has 8 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 150 problems start?
Based on 387 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 45,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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