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2019 Ford F 150 Supercab Diesel
Common Problems

Ranked from 354 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

14 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 Random Shifting and Jerking

    148complaints
    Safety riskTransmission

    The transmission randomly shifts gears and jerks, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.

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

    Transmission erratic shifting and downshifting

    110complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission randomly shifts gears, including downshifting to first gear at high speeds, causing the vehicle to lunge forward and lose control.

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

    Transmission Slipping and Random Gear Shifting

    106complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The 10R80 transmission frequently slips and randomly shifts gears, leading to erratic driving and potential accidents.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  4. 4

    Engine misfire and check engine light

    8complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine misfires and triggers the check engine light, often due to cam phaser or timing chain issues.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission hesitation and gear slipping

    8complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission hesitates between gears during acceleration, causing gear slipping and loss of power.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Back Over Prevention Camera Failure

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The back over prevention camera intermittently glitches or displays a solid blue screen, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

  7. 7

    Cam Phaser Issues

    6complaints
    High severityEngine

    The cam phasers produce a loud rattling noise on cold starts and a ticking noise during 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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  8. 8

    Transmission Delayed and Hard Shifting

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences delayed and hard shifts, causing the vehicle to jolt and lose power during acceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Transmission Randomly Shifting Gears

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission randomly shifts between gears, causing the vehicle to jolt and lose power during acceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Engine Rattling and Misfire

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine rumbles and misfires, especially during cold starts, leading to poor performance and potential loss of control.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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  11. 11

    Engine Rattling and Power Loss

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine produces a rattling sound during startup and runs roughly, leading to power loss and occasional stalling.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Engine Knocking and Unreliable Acceleration

    2complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine produces knocking sounds during acceleration and deceleration, leading to unreliable performance and reduced acceleration.

  13. 13

    Exterior lighting too bright

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    Headlights and daytime running lights are excessively bright, causing distraction and potential danger to other motorists.

    $100–$900est. lighting assembly repair · 0.5–2 hrs labor
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  14. 14

    Steering system vibrations or anomalies

    2complaints
    Low severitySteering

    The steering wheel vibrates at higher speeds or occasionally forces the car into oncoming traffic.

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.