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2019 Ford F 150 Super Crew Diesel
Common Problems

Ranked from 380 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

6
High severity
2
Medium

8 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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  1. 1

    Transmission Shifting Issues

    175complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences harsh shifting and skipping gears, leading to sudden and violent movements.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Transmission erratic shifting and downshifting

    107complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission randomly shifts gears, downshifting from higher to lower gears at unexpected speeds, causing the vehicle to lunge forward or slow down abruptly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Transmission hard shifting and delayed shifting

    69complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences hard and delayed shifts, causing the vehicle to lurch or hesitate during acceleration and deceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine cam phaser failure

    61complaints
    High severityEngine

    The 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 labor
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  5. 5

    Cam Phaser Issues

    5complaints
    High severityEngine

    The cam phasers produce a loud rattling noise during cold starts and a ticking sound at idle, leading to rough idling and occasional loss of power.

    $900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Engine misfire and check engine light

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates, indicating potential underlying issues with the engine components.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  7. 7

    Back Over Prevention System Failures

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The back over prevention camera malfunctions, displaying a black or blue screen, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

  8. 8

    Engine Rattling and Ticking Sounds

    4complaints
    High severityEngine

    During cold starts, the engine produces a loud rattling noise and a ticking sound, indicating potential issues with the cam phasers and timing components.

Other years & sources

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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.