2019 Ford F 150 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 380 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
23 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 Random Shifting and Jerking
148complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission randomly shifts gears and jerks, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission hard shifting and delayed shifting
111complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe 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 laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine cam phaser failure
60complaintsHigh 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 - 4
Transmission erratic shifting and downshifting
48complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe 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 laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission Slipping and Random Gear Shifting
16complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe 10R80 transmission frequently slips and randomly shifts gears, causing erratic driving and potential accidents.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission Shifting Issues
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences harsh shifting and skipping between gears, leading to sudden jerks and loss of power.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Check Engine Light and P0022 Code
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine check engine light illuminates with a P0022 code indicating a right bank cam solenoid sticking issue.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Engine misfire and abnormal sounds
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and produces abnormal sounds, often requiring replacement of cam phasers and timing chain.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Engine misfire and rough idle
8complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces an abnormal rattling sound and idles roughly, often without warning lights, indicating potential misfire or engine cooling issues.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Transmission unexpected upshifts and downshifts
8complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly upshifts and downshifts, causing the vehicle to decelerate and accelerate abruptly, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Transmission Malfunction Leading to Gear Skipping
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently skips gears during acceleration, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Cam Phaser Issues
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe 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 laborGet local quotes - 13
Transmission failure to engage gears
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to engage gears, causing the vehicle to stall or lurch forward, especially at stop signs or intersections.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Transmission Unexpected Downshifting
6complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly 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 - 15
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 Failure
5complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission suddenly fails at highway speeds, causing the vehicle to lose control and requiring an emergency stop.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Back-Up Camera Malfunction
4complaintsLow severityElectricalBack-up camera fails to display images or displays static, reducing visibility.
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Engine Knocking and Unreliable Acceleration
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine knocks during acceleration and deceleration, and the vehicle exhibits unreliable acceleration, often accompanied by a check engine light.
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Engine Rattling and Check Engine Light
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a rattling sound during startup, often accompanied by a check engine light.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Transmission Randomly Shifting to First Gear
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly shifts to first gear, especially at higher speeds, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Transmission Warning Light Illumination
3complaintsLow severityTransmissionThe transmission warning light illuminates, indicating potential transmission issues.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 22
Engine Knocking Sound During Startup
2complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine produces an abnormal knocking sound during startup, often associated with cam phaser issues.
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Transmission Slippage
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission slips while accelerating, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially be rear-ended.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 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.