2019 FORD F-150 Complaints

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact continued driving; while driving downhill, the vehicle slowed down unintended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. While the contact moved the gear shift lever to drive(D) the vehicle failed to function as intended. The contact shifted to 4-WD, and vehicle functioned properly for a short while. The contact stated that the message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed, and the “WRENCH” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a voltage issue with the solenoid in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired, because the codes were cleared. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for the software update. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the software update was performed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at a slow speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed, and the “WRENCH” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the solenoid and unknown valves had failed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Timing chain and gears need to be replaced. Check engine light came on. This should not be happening to a newer vehicle with 100,000 miles on it. I looked up other complaints and multiple people have filed complaints about the timing chain going out on their vehicle.

Rearview Camera and Information Screen are not functioning properly. Screen will come up to a Black Screen after starting the vehicle and the camera will not function or the camera will stay on while driving forward and will go black after driving down the highway a short distance. This problem has been occurring for a year or more and is starting to occur more often. System is up to date and local ford dealership is stating there is no problem with it. Video has been taken of the issue in which the dealership stated the video proved nothing and that was not just cause for a repair being made.

SINCE I GOT THE TRUCK NEW FROM FORD DEALER WHEN COLD IT WOULD HAVE A RUFF TIME GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR BUT NOTHING SPECIAL BUT AFTER 40000 MILES IM STARTING TO SEE THE HARD SHIFTING HAPPENING TO MANY TIME WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES I PRESS THE GAS AND THE TRUCK REDUCES SPEED OR IT JUST HAS A VERY HARD SHIFT ACTUALLY HURTS MY BACK WHEN THAT HAPPENS POSSIBLY A CHANCE OF LOSSING COTROL OF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING... SCARY

I had bought this vehicle in December 2019 and started having issue in December of 2022 with transmission shifting erratically took in for service at 33,000 miles they repaired and ran fine till recently in August of 2025 doing the same thing but worse than before erratic shifting and going back and forth in gears when you are going 65 mph it will shift down in gears this is a big safety concern due to erratic shifting

The VCT had begun to fail in my 2019 F150 Platinum Truck. It rattled on every cold start. There was a recall for my model and year truck for the VCT issue, but for reasons I don't know, my truck was not apart of that recall. Back when the recall was issued my truck should have qualified, but I was never notified of any issue. I am the only owner of this truck and I have never changed my address while I have owned this truck. Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 The repair has been completed and cost $5,200.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after shifting to reverse(R), the back over prevention camera display screen was solid blue with a message displayed that the camera was not available. The contact researched online and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact called a dealer and was advised that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact decided not to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The cam phaser was replaced, but the vehicle continued to experience hesitation and shuddering while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, and the transmission was replaced. The contact indicated that 20,000 miles later, the vehicle experienced the same failures and was taken back to the dealer, who discovered metal shavings in the engine oil. The contact was advised that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The VIN was not available.

Harsh and rough automatic shifting while transmission is cold. Diagnosed by dealership as bad CDF drum brushings. Recommend new transmission.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera image was distorted and failed to function properly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was inspected; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.