2019 Ford F-150 complaints

65,000 miles towing a motorcycle trailer and the wrench light comes on. Transmission would sometimes slam shift, other times slip out of gear completely. It also shifted from 3-8, slipped out of gear and over revved 1500-2000 rpms. Ford says CDF drum and valve body needs replacement. Trans rebuild. $4,500 covered by personal extended warranty, co pay $787. Parts on backorder. No get well date. Dealer says has a backlog of transmission repairs. Internet says a known issue. On waiting list for loaner car. Possible 2-3 months without truck. Truck is at dealership.

The Cam Phasers are going bad. This is a known issue with Ford 3.5l GTDI engines. They have published Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 in relation to this matter. My 2019 F150 is experiencing failed cam phasers, which has been confirmed by the Ford dealership. I reached out to Ford to discuss the matter, but they stated my vehicle is not covered under this program. A claim report was started by Ford on my issue CXH01965202. The same failure described in the Ford document is happening in my vehicle, so I do not understand why my vehicle is being excluded. The failure is more widespread than what Ford is claiming, and they need to expand the program to include all impacted automobiles.

Five weeks ago, my transmission service light came on. I drove to Phil Long Ford, by nursing the vehicle along, and left it to be repaired. I was told today that the 10 speed transmission is a common problem, and they are backed up for repairs for many of these same problems. I have had to wait for parts due the frequent occurrence of this issue, and lack of trained personnel to handle it. I was also told today that it would be two more weeks before I can get back the vehicle. If this is so common that the dealers are having issued repairing, there should be a quality recall of these vehicles, to repair or replace or compensate the owners.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that raining water entered the taillights and caused an electrical short circuit in the wiring. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed that the repair was not covered. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was aware of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

I purchased a 2019 F150 in 2023 to date the car has roughly 60,000miles on it. Recently I noticed it "slipping" when driving. I brought it to the dealer where the car was purchased to be looked at. Upon dropping the car off, a service tech said this was a common issue in this type of vehicle. Ford called a few days later, the vehicle needs a full transmission rebuild and they are not willing to help cover the cost even though they sold the vehicle with a faulty transmission and without disclosing a material fact about the vehicle. The transmission is the system that failed/is failing and it is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle got stuck in 4th gear which prevented it from properly shifting and maintaining an appropriate speed on an interstate. This put and will put myself and every vehicle around me in danger.

The first item to malfunction was the transmission gear indicator on the dash, that started about a year after I bought the truck and would intermittently work. I had multiple oil changes in the truck at various dealers and brought it up but nothing ever came up from it since it was intermittent. Then in 2023 a warning popped up that the blind spot indicators were malfunctioning. I was planning to bring it in to be looked at but did not have time to with work and family. Then at 95,000 miles the transmission failed while towing a loaded trailer and began to shift erratically, sending the engine to extremely dangerous RPM levels while trying to downshift. Every gear began to clunk into place with a severe jerking motion and then eventually could only be operated with any sort of safety at low speeds. There were initially NO warning lamps that popped up for the transmission failure either. It went out at night 2.5hours away from my home so I spent 15minutes limping it to a gas station at low very low speeds. Only moving it around a bit the next day did it show any warning and it just said to see the dealer.

The transmission went out after only having the truck 1 year. Hard shifting, sluggish shifting and now it’s gone from what the dealership said. It’s the Eco boost V6 with the 10 speed transmission 10R80. I see lawsuits but no recalls from Ford. Couldn’t get up a small hill. The truck is still in the shop

Transmission has hard shifting at various speeds even if you let go of gas. HARD & Delayed shift from park to reverse sometimes park to drive! There’s multiple TSB from ford stating the reason and cause for this! This is a manufacture defect that people have to pay out of pocket for if we aren’t under manufacturing warranty! I think they knew before hand but neglected it they should be the one covering the payment for getting transmission fixed not the owner when it was a manufacturer problem

While leaving the parking spot at Winco the truck turned itself off and displayed the following message. Auto start-stop shift to P restart engine I was able to restart the engine after putting it in park, if that had happened at an intersection it could have been very severe. I am getting the truck serviced. ASAP

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the rearview camera was distorted. The failure recurred several times; however, the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective rearview camera. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150, The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, his daughter observed a crack under the Ford emblem where the air bag was located. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 78,327.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that before the vehicle stalling he heard an abnormal ticking noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact drove the vehicle back to the same dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The contact researched online and related the failure to the manufacturer's Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 Cam Phaser Replacement (Engine). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,381.

Truck was in Ford dealer 4 times over 9 months for fix to the transmission. Each time the chief complaint was a vehicle that would allow the transmission to stick between gears so acceleration would cease. It would also be put in reverse but the vehicle would not register that it was in reverse, hence not backing up. Vehicle not going forward or backward is a safety issue. Problem was reproduced by dealer each time. Ford Corporate was involved in trying to fix. No lights appeared on dash during any experience. Nothing done to the vehicle by Kernersville Ford or Ford Corporate worked to relieve the issues. Crossroads Ford, Kernersville NC. 336-996-3700 INVOICES [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver's side airbag cover was fractured, and the airbag had become partially visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the front driver's side airbag cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: SSM-50419. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 28,100.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was first started, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact continued to drive the vehicle however, the rattling sound recurred whenever the vehicle was first started up. The contact was notified of Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (3.5L GTDI Engine Cam Phaser Replacement). The dealer was contacted regarding the Customer Satisfaction Program; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not experiencing a failure and was not repaired. The contact later took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed with Cam Phaser failure. The vehicle was not repaired, due to the Customer Satisfaction Program being denied. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before returning to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure but informed the contact that the transmission control module had been reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who then diagnosed a failure with the transmission, requiring that the transmission be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 81,000.

Cam phasers, powertrain control module. While at a remote site, my engine started making a rattle when first started. Later at the remote site, the truck would not start until weather conditions improved. Upon returning home, I took the truck to my local Ford dealership where it was confirmed the cam phasers needed replacing and was done. I later found a Ford Customer Satisfaction Program notice [XXX], [XXX] and [XXX] I had received in October 2021. I had acted on that notice with the Ford Dealership in College Station, TX at the time and they said I did not need to do anything because I was not experiencing the problem at the time. The cam phasers are a known problem with this vehicle and should be recalled. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after a routine oil change at an independent mechanic, an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact checked the oil and performed an oil change. The contact stated that after approximately 3,000 miles of driving an oil change needed to be performed again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be serviced under an unknown Technical Service Bulletin before 60,000 miles; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with needing a reprogrammed module and a longer dipstick, under the unknown Technical Service Bulletin. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

10 speed transmission when cold jumps / bangs into gear , sometimes slips first start of day . Only when easy on throttle and scary till it fi ds gear. Only after sitting and 1st drive of day.

Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working on a trip and I had to drive without wipers in snow and slush, which was difficult. I took apart the wiper assembly and the center, passenger side wiper shaft was frozen solid with corrosion, I had to drill 2 holes in the casting to get lubrication on the shaft to free it up in order to get home. From what I see online this appears to be a common problem.

Camphasers and timing problems

I purchased a 2019 Ford F-150 new from Muzi Ford in Needham Ma. Starting in the winter of 2021 with less than 35,000 miles the truck was sometimes slow in shifting through the gears, ( it is an automatic transmission ) it seemed as though it was slipping on ice . I assumed it was due to cold weather. The same situation occurred occasionally the following winter and seemed worse the colder it was. Several months ago it began to happen more frequently, and now it it has become constant and much worse. The truck stalls , revs up, slips into neutral, then suddenly lunges forward creating a very unpredictable and dangerous situation. It is now nearly impossible to operate this vehicle safely. I took the truck to Madden Ford in Norwood Ma on [XXX] of this year to have it looked at. I was told , much to my surprise that the transmission is beyond repair and would need to be replaced . They also told me that it was no longer covered under the warranty as the truck now has just over 60,000 miles. The cost quoted to replace the transmission is $ 9,877 plus tax. I was also told at the dealership that this is a common problem with this model and year and that it was too bad that I had not brought the truck in sooner as it would have been replaced at no cost to me. I have subsequently discovered that indeed this has been and continues to be an ongoing problem, and that Ford Motor Company knew of these transmission problems and yet continued to manufacture and sell them to unknowing custom

Transmission issues on 10r80: Vehicle has delayed shifting from 3rd to 4th, occasional jolting forward or lagging on acceleration. When coming to stop, can lurch forward when it lowers gerars. Also has occasional difficulty shifting from drive to reverse or park.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving the vehicle there was an abnormal sound coming from under the middle of the front driver’s side seat to the rear seat. The contact stated that it sounded as if something was loose and felt as if the engine was moving. The check engine warning light was briefly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated the transmission needed to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the transmission was serviced several months prior to the failure by the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle mileage was over the warranty coverage. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 72,200.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the transmission was shifting gear erroneously. The contact stated that the transmission shifted from 10th gear to 3rd gear and then to 6th gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was bucking while driving. The contact pulled over and there was an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Szott Ford (8800 E Holly Rd., Holly, MI 48442). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000. The VIN was not available.

Sudden loss of power due to transmission issue at highway speeds. Ford had a waiting list for a replacements on the transmission and it was indicated by the dealer that they have many issues with this particular transmission and they were hoping ford would issue a recall. I needed the vehicle and had a rebuilt transmission (from Ford) which failed AGAIN under power at highway speeds causing sudden loss of power in traffic causing a very dangerous situation for all vehicles adjacent.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact initially stated that upon checking the oil level, the oil level was a quart lower. The contact then stated that while driving up a hill at a moderate rate of speed, an abnormal knocking sound began to emit from the vehicle as the vehicle started to lose power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic reprogrammed the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and changed the oil. The contact was then instructed to bring the vehicle back every 1,000 miles to monitor the oil consumption. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 23,504.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers, resulting in damage to the engine and requiring the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 139,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted. The contact stated that the rearview camera operated as needed upon opening and closing the tailgate; however, the failure had been recurring more increasingly, and the rearview camera image was distorted while reversing. The message "Back Up Camera Not Available" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift to the next gear. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. However, the transmission had been replaced three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 94,817.

Transmission goes out of gear while accelerating, will stay out of gear for a few seconds, engine rev, then lurch forward when it goes into gear. Transmission will also have delayed shifting, for example will stay in second gear up to high RPM before upshifting (under slow acceleration), then slam into 4th gear.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine revved to 5,000 - 6,000 RPMs, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly jerked while responding. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an electronic software update was performed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that on one occasion, he activated the hazard lights due to a significant delay in the vehicle response while attempting to drive from a complete stop. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the transmission and the transmission fluid needed to be replaced, and the TCM needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the next availability was in May 2024. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Transmission has hard shifting in lower gears. It gets stuck in 4th gear and loses power. It also will lunge forward sometimes once it gets stuck in 4th gear. It puts mine and others safety in jeopardy because if it loses power on the road it might cause a acciden it might also cause one when it lunges forward. The problem seems to happen everyday I drive the vehicle. There has been no warning lights on the dash about this issue. Ford released a technical service bulletin about it but is should be a recall.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he briefly heard an abnormal rattling sound emanating from the engine compartment. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he also heard a ticking sound emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions with the vehicle in 2WD, the contact observed a loud clicking noise coming from the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed twice that the driver's side actuator and the passenger's side hub assembly and actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,100.

Tapping noise on cold start and then loss of power triggered P052D-00 code "Cold start camshaft position timing over0retarted bank 2"

Government entity with a fleet of Ford F150s experiencing faulty/defective transmissions

Government entity with a fleet of Ford F150s experiencing faulty/defective transmissions

Government entity with a fleet of Ford F150s experiencing faulty/defective transmissions

Government Entity experiencing faulty/defective transmissions in 2019 F150s

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop sign, the middle rear sliding window suddenly exploded causing shards of glass to enter the rear cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that shards of glass had struck the two granddaughters seated in the rear seats. No injuries were stated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop sign, the middle rear sliding window suddenly exploded causing shards of glass to enter the rear cabin of the vehicle. The contact stated that shards of glass struck his two granddaughters seated in the rear seats. The contact stated that glass shards were removed from his grandchildren's hair. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The variable camshaft timing (VCT) solenoid becomes gummed up, causing the engine to lag. Specifically after driving on the interstate or highway and then sitting at a red light. The VCT does not perform properly and the engine idle drops, causing the truck to stall and die at the light. Online forums show this to be a common problem for the past couple generations of this Ford 5.0 L motor and always seems to occur between 80,000 and 100,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while cleaning the vehicle, he noticed that the front passenger's side carpet was soaking wet. The contact stated that there was a significant presence of mold under the carpet and under the dashboard on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred due to the A/C system leak. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 19-2345. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,902.

The transmission completely loses power at random intervals. It will also shift gears without changing throttle ( from 7th to 1st and back) The vehicle will ‘hunt’ for a gear while turning causes the vehicle to stall This is a life threatening issue.

My drivers side tail light burned out. I replaced with the recommended bulb Sylvania 3057. several months later, the same tail light became very dim, and upon removing the assembly, I noticed the sockets for the bulbs were melting. I was told by the Ford dealer service writer that this was caused by poor quality bulbs. The tail light assembly was damaged requiring a new assembly, new sockets. I am concerned that this could be a fire hazard, and wondering why there was no fuse to protect the wiring. The repair facility discarded the damaged part, but I do have a photo.

Transmission between 3rd and 5th gear stops shifting and vehicle doesn’t excellerate this is while I’m in traffic. It also will make a banging noise where I thought someone had ran into the rear of my vehicle. Started last year and it’s getting worst.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic test determined that the cam phasers were defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,562.

Automatic emergency braking system unavailable, front collision camera failure

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was warming up, the driver’s side front door would not properly latch when closed. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence while holding the door closed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA Hotline and provided the contact a case number. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N06 (Door Latch Freezing Concerns) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.