2019 Ford F-150 engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V278000Apr 8, 2019131,068 vehicles
  ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  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.

  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.

• Recall 18V894000Dec 18, 2018410,289 vehicles
  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.

  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.

  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.

What owners say

1. Filed Sep 23, 2026151,000 miTNEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to shift into gear. The transmission was a hard shifting and vibrating. While driving 35-45 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the transmission was flushed and fluids were replaced. After 3 days, the failure reoccurred. The Ford customer service was contacted. The dealer informed…

   NHTSA complaint #11766299 · source
2. Filed Sep 21, 2026TNEngine

   Can phasers failed. Ford will not accept any responsibility for a known dangerous issue.Ford refuses to help even though they knew about this issue. They did not issue a recall, instead offering a Customer Satisfaction Program so they could dodge responsibility for future repairs. This is a dangerous defect as it can cause an engine to seize up on the highway. I’m stuck with a repair bill in the thousands of dollars and Ford will not even assist with the cost.

   NHTSA complaint #11765846 · source
3. Filed Sep 16, 2026TXEngine

   The valve cover on my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 5.0L V8 engine has failed and is leaking engine oil directly onto the exhaust. The vehicle was inspected by a professional technician, who confirmed that the valve cover itself is the source of the leak rather than simply the replaceable valve cover gasket. The technician also advised that the valve cover on the opposite side is showing signs that it may develop the same issue and recommended replacement of both valve…

   NHTSA complaint #11764811 · source
4. Filed Sep 11, 2026TXEngine

   Engine failure due to oil consumption. Low compression on bank 2. Changed coil packs, spark plugs and bank 2 Catalytic converter misfires stayed. Took to dealer for diagnostics and found low compression and recommended engine replacement. Now getting new truck because of expensive engine replacement causing me to roll the negative equity to my new truck.

   NHTSA complaint #11763679 · source
5. Filed Sep 3, 202670,000 miILEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the failure ceased after the engine had been running for several minutes. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11761918 · source
6. Filed Aug 10, 2026IDEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My truck has routinely been very hard shifting in 3rd to 4th gear. Recently it downshifted from 8th to 4th without warning and made a loud clunking noise. It still runs, but the transmission seems to be getting worse.

   NHTSA complaint #11756034 · source
7. Filed Jul 16, 2026OKEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   When accelerating from first to second gear, there is a power boost into second gear whether I want the power or not. Example: if I am turning I am not accelerating but my engine will continue to go up in rpm’s and make me go into second gear. Dangerous

   NHTSA complaint #11750903 · source
8. Filed Jul 3, 2026NJDriver Assistance & Safety TechEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   While driving on a highway, my 2019 Ford F-150 suddenly lost power during acceleration due to a transmission malfunction. The truck hesitated and failed to respond to the accelerator, nearly causing a rear-end collision. The transmission required a major overhaul at approximately 53,000 miles, yet the same symptoms returned shortly after the repair. Around 56,000 miles, the engine also developed a cam phaser/timing chain failure requiring extensive repairs. These major…

   NHTSA complaint #11748095 · source
9. Filed Jul 1, 2026WIEngine

   2019 F150 5.0 v8 Coyote engine consuming oil excessively even after TSB - 19-2365 Exhaust/Engine smoking on startup no matter what time of year.

   NHTSA complaint #11747741 · source
10. Filed Jun 26, 2026NJElectrical SystemEngineSteering

    While driving my vehicle (2019 Ford F150), it suddenly came to a complete stop. The engine shut off and the steering wheel locked up. While in the middle of a roadway, I had to quickly throw my vehicle into park, turn it off and back on. At that point, it was running again and I was able to safely get it to a dealership where it was inspected for an issues. There were no warnings, alerts or messages on my dashboard. The dealership confirmed what had happened. It was due to…

    NHTSA complaint #11746712 · source
11. Filed Jun 18, 2026VAEngine

    Had the truck 4 weeks from dealer and it was 5 quarts low on oil!! Got oil change. Another month passes and it was almost 2 guards low. Took it to shop they can’t find a leak. Another month passers and it’s 1.5 quarts low again! Every month have to put 1.5 to 2 quarts in it!!! Have not even had it 6 months yet! Must be a lemon!!!

    NHTSA complaint #11745119 · source
12. Filed Jun 17, 2026COEngine

    Cam phaser rattle, infamous in many ford models. The 2019 eco boost is very known for this sound and issue, ford has offered temporary resolutions and assistance before but no permanent fix. This issue affects hundreds of thousand of ford models and is quoted at a $5,500 job by many dealers. Ford Owners are aware of the issue and so are ford dealers. It is no longer a temporary issue and is long overdue for a recall.

    NHTSA complaint #11744814 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology