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2019 Ford F-150: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists nine recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford F-150: two for lighting (filed 2020 and 2026), two for the rear camera (filed 2022 and 2025), two for the engine (filed 2018 and 2019) and three more for other parts. Owners have filed 1,330 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train and the engine. For comparison, owners filed 2,312 for the 2018 and 731 for the 2020 F-150. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 4 stars overall, with a 19.1% rollover risk.

Summary reviewed by Recalls & Safety Desk · Oct 6, 2026 How we write summaries Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 9campaigns 2 lighting · 2 rear camera · 2 engine Source: NHTSA Complaints 1,330filed Owner reports, 2015–2024 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Crash tests 4★overall ★★★★☆ Frontal 4★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 4★ Source: NHTSA NCAP Fuel economy 25mpg combined $2,612/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 3 L 6-cyl· 10-speed automatic 30 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (9)

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford F-150. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.

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Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 26V373000 Filed Jun 9, 2026

Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
,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.
Repair progress not yet reported91,198 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V373000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 25V442000 Filed Jun 27, 2025

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display

Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
54.8% repairedof 200,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V442000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 24V852000 Filed Nov 8, 2024

Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208

Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
65.6% repairedof 27,678 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 24V852000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 22V252000 Filed Apr 14, 2022

Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111

Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
69.3% repairedof 21,904 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V252000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 20V097000 Filed Feb 21, 2020

Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108

Exterior lighting · headlights
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
65.9% repairedof 166,196 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 20V097000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V805000 Filed Nov 12, 2019

Excessive Sealant Adhesive on Battery Cable

Electrical system · 12v/24v/48v battery · cables
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
87.5% repairedof 135,725 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V805000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V633000 Filed Aug 28, 2019

Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207

Seats · front assembly · recliner
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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."
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
77.8% repairedof 639,137 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V633000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 19V278000 Filed Apr 8, 2019

Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
85.6% repairedof 131,068 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 19V278000
Listed for 2019 Ford F-150. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 18V894000 Filed Dec 18, 2018

Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode

Engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
78.7% repairedof 410,289 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 18V894000

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Owner complaints (1,330)

1,330 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.

17involved a crash
7involved a fire
25injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford F-150, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 1,330.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2019 compares with other F-150 years

Best and worst F-150 years →
1,722 2,061 1,443 2,312 1,330 731 1,019 595 409 191
2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
This year (2019)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 4 stars overall

Overall★★★★☆
Frontal crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 19.1%★★★★☆
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2019 Ford F-150 pu/rc 4x2, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 25 mpg combined

25
mpg combined
22
city
30
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$3,850
CO₂ tailpipe
412 g/mi
EPA class
Standard Pickup Trucks

What it costs you to run

$2,612per year
$218per month
600gallons a year

Miles ÷ 25 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2019 Ford F-150 configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive22 / 30 / 25$3,850412
3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive22 / 28 / 24$4,000424
3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive21 / 28 / 24$4,000424
2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive20 / 26 / 22$3,050403
3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 22$3,050412
3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22$4,350463
3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive20 / 25 / 22$4,350463
2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21$3,200423
3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21$3,200423
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,200426
2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive19 / 25 / 21$3,200422
2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive19 / 24 / 21$3,200423
2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350444
3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350439
2.7 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive18 / 23 / 20$3,350444
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 21 / 19$3,550466
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550466
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$3,550463
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550462
3.3 L 6-cyl · 6-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19$3,550468
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19$3,550472
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 21 / 19$3,550467
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18$3,700493
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18$3,700494
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$3,700494
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18$3,700498
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticRear-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$3,950522
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 20 / 17$3,950523
5 L 8-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive14 / 19 / 16$4,200555
3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automaticPart-time 4-Wheel Drive15 / 18 / 16$4,200540

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2019 Ford F-150 FAQ

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

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns: 26V373000 (lighting), 25V442000 (rear camera), 24V852000 (equipment), 22V252000 (rear camera), 20V097000 (lighting), 19V805000 (electrical), 19V633000 (seat), 19V278000 (engine), 18V894000 (engine). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

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

Owners filed 1,330 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (732), Engine (321), Unknown or other (130) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2019 Ford F-150 get?

EPA rates the 3 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 22 city, 30 highway and 25 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2019 Ford F-150 get?

NHTSA rated the 2019 Ford F-150 pu/rc 4x2 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).

How does the 2019 F-150 compare with other years?

Among the 2015–2021 Ford F-150 model years at least five years old, the 2020 drew the fewest complaints (731) and the 2018 the most (2,312). The 2019 drew 1,330. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Summary reviewed on Oct 6, 2026.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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