2019 Ford F 150 Super Crew
Common Problems
Ranked from 368 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
22 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 Slipping and Random Gear Shifting
196complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe 10R80 transmission frequently slips and randomly shifts gears, causing erratic driving behavior.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission failure to engage gears
143complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to engage higher gears, causing the vehicle to lunge forward and lose control, especially at highway speeds.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine Knocking and Unusual Sounds
18complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces unusual knocking sounds and warning lights, indicating potential internal engine issues.
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Engine misfire and check engine light
11complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and the check engine light illuminates, indicating potential engine malfunction.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission erratic shifting and downshifting
11complaintsHigh 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
Transmission failure causing vehicle to stall or lose power
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission failure causes the vehicle to stall or lose power, posing a safety risk when driving.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission failure resulting in hard shifting and gear skipping
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to shift smoothly, resulting in hard shifting and gear skipping, posing a safety risk.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission hesitation and delayed shifting
7complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission hesitates and experiences significant delays in shifting, especially when cold, affecting performance.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Cam Phaser Failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe cam phasers in the engine have failed, leading to abnormal sounds and vibrations during cold starts.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine stalling or misfiring
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls or misfires, particularly during acceleration or at idle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Back Over Prevention Camera Failure
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe back over prevention camera intermittently displays a blue screen or glitches, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
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Engine Rattling and Ticking
4complaintsMedium severityEngineDuring cold starts, the engine produces a loud rattling noise and a ticking sound, which can grow louder with colder temperatures.
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Engine Rattling on Start-Up
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine rumbles and rattles on start-up, especially when cold, indicating a potential cam phaser issue.
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Transmission Failure
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails at highway speeds, requiring an emergency stop, and often necessitates a costly replacement.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Transmission Frequently Downshifting to First Gear
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently downshifts to first gear, especially at higher speeds, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially stall.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 16
Transmission Hard Clunking and Shifting
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences hard and delayed shifts, causing the vehicle to jolt and lose power during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Transmission Warning Light Illuminated
4complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission warning light illuminates, indicating a potential transmission malfunction.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Back Over Prevention System Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe back over prevention system intermittently malfunctions, displaying blank screens or incorrect images, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Electrical system failures leading to vehicle shutdown
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system fails, causing the vehicle to shut down unexpectedly without warning.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Engine Consumes Excessive Oil
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes approximately 4 quarts of oil every 5,000 miles, indicating a significant oil consumption issue.
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Engine Oil Consumption and Excessive Oil Loss
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine consumes excessive oil, leading to frequent oil changes and potential engine damage.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Exterior lighting too bright
2complaintsLow severityElectricalHeadlights and daytime running lights are excessively bright, causing distraction and potential danger to other motorists.
$100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.