The 2019 Ford F-150 is associated with 985 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 9 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database. The most frequently reported component area is Powertrain, accounting for 388 reports (39% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 30 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3l 6-cyl, 2.7l 6-cyl, 3.3l 6-cyl, 3.5l 6-cyl, and 5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 16 to 25 MPG combined. The 2019 Ford F-150 belongs to the 13th generation (P552) F-150 platform spanning model years 2015–2020.

Key Data Findings
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 985 reports
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 9 campaigns
  • • Top Reported Defect Area: Powertrain (388 / 39%)
  • • Safety Incident Signals: 14 crash / 5 fire / 10 injury reports
  • • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
  • • EPA Efficiency: 16–25 MPG (30 variants)
Data Note: Compiled directly from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.
Fuel Economy
16–25MPG
30 EPA certified variants (3l 6-cyl, 2.7l 6-cyl, 3.3l 6-cyl, 3.5l 6-cyl, and 5l 8-cyl configurations)
Reported Complaints
985
985 submitted owner reports
Safety Recalls
9
9 official NHTSA recalls
NCAP Safety Rating
4 / 5 Stars Overall

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2019 Ford F-150?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
F150 Pickup 2WD Diesel 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 22 MPG 30 MPG 25 MPG — $3,200 / yr
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Diesel 3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 22 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $3,300 / yr
F150 Pickup 2WD 2.7L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 3.3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $2,800 / yr
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 2.7L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT 3.3L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
F150 Pickup 2WD 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS 2.7L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 25 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
F150 Pickup 2WD Limited 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLT Diesel 3L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 21 MPG 28 MPG 24 MPG — $3,300 / yr
F150 Pickup 4WD Diesel 3L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $3,600 / yr
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE Diesel 3L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 20 MPG 25 MPG 22 MPG — $3,600 / yr
F150 Pickup 4WD 2.7L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 19 MPG 24 MPG 21 MPG — $2,950 / yr
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 2.7L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV 3.3L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS 2.7L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 18 MPG 23 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT 3.3L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 22 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
F150 Pickup 4WD 3.5L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
F150 Pickup 4WD Limited 3.5L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 17 MPG 21 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS 3.5L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 21 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE 3.5L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
F150 Pickup 4WD FFV 5L 8-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 16 MPG 22 MPG 18 MPG — $3,400 / yr
F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT 5L 8-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 20 MPG 17 MPG — $3,600 / yr
F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS 5L 8-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 14 MPG 19 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
F150 RAPTOR 4WD 3.5L 6-Cyl Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Automatic (S10) 15 MPG 18 MPG 16 MPG — $3,850 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2019 Ford F-150?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 19.1%
Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 19.1%
Supercab PU/EC 4x2 19.1%
Supercab PU/EC 4x4 19.1%
Supercab Diesel PU/EC 4x2 19.1%
Supercab Diesel PU/EC 4x4 19.1%
Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 19.1%
Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 19.1%
Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4x2 19.1%
Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4x4 19.1%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2019 Ford F-150 models.
View complete 2019 Ford F-150 crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2019 Ford F-150?

Summary of 985 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
985
Crash Reports
14
Fire Reports
5
Complaints w/ Injury
10
Total Injuries
21

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Powertrain 388 complaints (1 crash)
Engine 139 complaints
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE 42 complaints
Engine & Cooling 38 complaints
Back Over Prevention / Camera 21 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2019 Ford F-150 problems & component breakdown (122 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2019 Ford F-150?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V373000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #25V442000 Active Recall
Affected Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Defect 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.

Free Manufacturer 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.
NHTSA Campaign #24V852000 Active Recall
Affected Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect 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."

Free Manufacturer 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.
View all 2019 Ford F-150 recalls & campaign history (9 campaigns) →
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.