2019 Ford F 150 Regular Cab
Common Problems
Ranked from 373 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
17 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission hard shifting and delayed engagement
135complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission experiences hard and delayed shifts, causing the vehicle to lurch and hesitate during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine Rattling and Check Engine Light
93complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine produces a rattling sound during startup, and the check engine light illuminates without warning.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission Hard Shifting and Stalling
86complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts extremely hard and stumbles between gears, causing the vehicle to stall and creating a safety hazard.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine cam phaser failure
32complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences a cam phaser failure, resulting in abnormal sounds and vibrations during start-up.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission erratic shifting and downshifting
28complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly shifts gears, downshifting to lower gears at high speeds, causing the vehicle to lunge forward and lose control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Engine misfiring and rough idling
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and idles roughly, producing an abnormal rattling sound and no warning lights, indicating potential internal engine issues.
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Transmission stalling and failing to engage gears
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently stalls and fails to engage gears, causing the vehicle to stop unexpectedly and posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine Rattling and Power Loss
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine rumbles and produces a rattling sound during startup, leading to power loss and reduced performance.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Transmission Randomly Downshifting
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly downshifts to first gear while driving, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission Slipping and Random Gear Shifting
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe 10R80 transmission slips and randomly shifts gears, causing the vehicle to lose power and control, especially in wet or snowy conditions.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission Frequent Downshifting
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently downshifts to lower gears, causing the vehicle to lose speed and power.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Transmission Randomly Shifting to First Gear
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly shifts to first gear while driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially stall.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Back Over Prevention Camera Failure
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe back over prevention camera intermittently glitches or displays a solid blue screen, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
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Transmission unexpected upshifts and downshifts
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly upshifts and downshifts, causing the vehicle to decelerate and lose power, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Engine misfire and stalling
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and stalls during start-up, accompanied by an abnormal rattling sound.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Transmission Failure
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails at highway speeds, causing an emergency stop, despite regular maintenance and service.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Automatic stop control malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe automatic stop control malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall in traffic and potentially leading to accidents.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.