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2019 Ford F150

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Safety Signal

35 / 100

FSafety Signal · 35 / 100

9Recalls · 3 critical

1,316Complaints · owner reports

5★Crash rating · NHTSA overall

25 mpgFuel economy · best combined

The 2019 Ford F150 is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel pickup truck with 30 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the F150 Pickup 2WD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for this model year, 3 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1316 complaints, most often about power train. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy (EPA)

Configuration	Powertrain	Drive	Engine / motor	City	Hwy	Comb	Annual fuel*
F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	RWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	20	26	22	$2,850
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	Gas	RWD	3.3L 6-cyl	19	25	22	$2,850
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS	Gas	RWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	19	25	21	$2,950
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	Gas	RWD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	19	25	21	$2,950
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT	Gas	RWD	3.3L 6-cyl	19	24	21	$2,950
F150 Pickup 2WD	Gas	RWD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	18	25	21	$2,950
F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	Part-time 4WD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	19	24	21	$2,950
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS	Gas	Part-time 4WD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	18	23	20	$3,100
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	Gas	Part-time 4WD	2.7L 6-cyl turbo	18	23	20	$3,100
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	Gas	Part-time 4WD	3.3L 6-cyl	18	23	20	$3,100
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	Gas	RWD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	17	22	19	$3,300
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS	Gas	RWD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	17	21	19	$3,300
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT	Gas	Part-time 4WD	3.3L 6-cyl	17	22	19	$3,300
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV	Gas	RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	17	23	19	$3,300
F150 Pickup 2WD Limited	Gas	RWD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	17	22	19	$3,300
F150 Pickup 4WD	Gas	Part-time 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	17	23	19	$3,300
F150 Pickup 4WD Limited	Gas	Part-time 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	17	21	19	$3,300
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT	Gas	RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	16	21	18	$3,450
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS	Gas	Part-time 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	16	21	18	$3,450
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	Gas	Part-time 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	16	22	18	$3,450
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV	Gas	Part-time 4WD	5.0L 8-cyl	16	22	18	$3,450
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT	Gas	Part-time 4WD	5.0L 8-cyl	15	20	17	$3,650
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS	Gas	RWD	5.0L 8-cyl	15	20	17	$3,650
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS	Gas	Part-time 4WD	5.0L 8-cyl	14	19	16	$3,900
F150 RAPTOR 4WD	Gas	Part-time 4WD	3.5L 6-cyl turbo	15	18	16	$3,900
F150 Pickup 2WD	Diesel	RWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	22	30	25	$3,600
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	Diesel	RWD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	22	28	24	$3,750
F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLT	Diesel	Part-time 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	21	28	24	$3,750
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	Diesel	Part-time 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	20	25	22	$4,050
F150 Pickup 4WD	Diesel	Part-time 4WD	3.0L 6-cyl turbo	20	25	22	$4,050

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year and EPA reference fuel/electricity prices. Source: fueleconomy.gov vehicle records.

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Recalls (9)

Exterior Lighting

minor

91,198 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

NHTSA campaign 26V373000 · reported Jun 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company

Back Over Prevention

minor

200,237 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · reported Jun 27, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Equipment

minor

27,678 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · reported Nov 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company

Back Over Prevention

high

21,904 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

NHTSA campaign 22V252000 · reported Apr 14, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

Exterior Lighting

high

166,196 vehicles

Problem: 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."

Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.

NHTSA campaign 20V097000 · reported Feb 21, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

Electrical System

critical

135,725 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.

NHTSA campaign 19V805000 · reported Nov 12, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Seats

high

639,137 vehicles

Problem: 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 Restr

Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · reported Aug 28, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Equipment

critical

131,068 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · reported Apr 8, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Engine

critical

410,289 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · reported Dec 18, 2018 · Ford Motor Company

NHTSA investigations

Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars — Windshield trim molding Item detachment (closed)

On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries. Some consumers have reported that the failure occurred while they were driving at highway speeds, with the detached trim panel entering the path of travel of the vehicle behind them, requiring the driver of the following vehicle to take evasive action. It is noteworthy that motorists who experi

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Feb 8, 2024 · action PE23001

Owner complaints

1316 complaints filed

17 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 25 injuries, 0 deaths reported by owners.

Filed by year — 2018: 1 · 2019: 36 · 2020: 57 · 2021: 67 · 2022: 91 · 2023: 174 · 2024: 257 · 2025: 407 · 2026: 226

Most-cited components

Power Train — 727
Engine — 317
Unknown Or Other — 129
Electrical System — 98
Engine And Engine Cooling — 63

“I PURCHASED A 2019 FORD F-150 XLT WITH THE 10-SPEED TRANSMISSION AND THE 3.5L V6 ECOBOOST ENGINE ON 5/13/2019. THE TRANSMISSION HAS BECOME VERY PROBLEMATIC AND IS ROUGH TO SHIFT, SKIPS GEARS, AND HAS CREATED UNPLEASANT DRIVING EXPERIENCES FOR ME AND MY PASSENGERS. A FEW WEEKS AFTER OWNING MY TRUCK, I STARTED TO NOTICE …”Jul 17, 2019 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AFTER A TRIP, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE 'SEE DEALER IMMEDIATELY' INDICATOR ALSO ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RED ROCK FORD OF WILLISTON (888-706-7217, LOCATED AT 410 32ND AVE W, WILLISTON, ND 58801) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED TH…”Jul 5, 2019 · Engine · NHTSA owner report

“1) FORWARD COLLISION/PRE-COLLISION AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKE SYSTEM AND WARNING (VISIBLE & AUDIBLE) DO NOT WORK AND IS NON-RESPONSIVE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. 2) LANE DEPARTURE WARNING SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK AND IS NON-RESPONSIVE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.”May 17, 2019 · Service Brakes · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Configuration	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
PU/CC 4x2	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	19%
PU/CC 4x4	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★★	★★★★☆	19%
PU/EC 4x2	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	19%
PU/EC 4x4	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	19%
PU/RC 4x2	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	19%
PU/RC 4x4	★★★★☆	★★★★☆	★★★★★	★★★★☆	19%
PU/CC 4x2	not rated	not rated	not rated	★★★★☆	19%
PU/CC 4x4	not rated	not rated	not rated	★★★★☆	19%
PU/EC 4x2	not rated	not rated	not rated	★★★★☆	19%
PU/EC 4x4	not rated	not rated	not rated	★★★★☆	19%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other F150 model years

2026 F150

3 recalls · 11 complaints

2025 F150

14 recalls · 120 complaints

2024 F150

10 recalls · 219 complaints

2023 F150

12 recalls · 499 complaints

2022 F150

23 recalls · 799 complaints

2021 F150

29 recalls · 1,252 complaints

2020 F150

11 recalls · 721 complaints

2018 F150

18 recalls · 2,293 complaints

2017 F150

17 recalls · 1,430 complaints

2016 F150

13 recalls · 2,037 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records (ids 41015, 41017, 41022, 41016, 41018, 41020, 41028, 41032, 41029, 41030, 41021, 41019). Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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