Model year record

2019 Ford F-150

9 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 2,500 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V373000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 91,198
Reported to NHTSA: 2026-06-09
Owners notified: 2026-07-17

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V442000

Back over prevention: software

Component: Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 200,237
Reported to NHTSA: 2025-06-27
Owners notified: 2025-09-04

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V852000

Equipment: other: labels

Component: Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 27,678
Reported to NHTSA: 2024-11-08
Owners notified: 2024-12-19

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V252000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component: Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 21,904
Reported to NHTSA: 2022-04-14
Owners notified: 2022-06-02

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V097000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component: Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 166,196
Reported to NHTSA: 2020-02-21
Owners notified: 2020-03-10

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V805000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component: Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 135,725
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-11-12
Owners notified: 2019-11-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.

Safety risk

Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V633000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component: Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 639,137
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-08-28
Owners notified: 2019-10-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety risk

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V278000

Engine

Component: Engine
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 131,068
Reported to NHTSA: 2019-04-08
Owners notified: 2019-05-31

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V894000

Engine

Component: Engine
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected: 410,289
Reported to NHTSA: 2018-12-18
Owners notified: 2019-06-03

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Safety risk

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	1,132	68,200 mi
Engine	461	67,000 mi
Unknown or other	186	13,458 mi
Electrical system	128	55,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	69	75,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	63	35,000 mi
Back over prevention	37	68,583 mi
Visibility/wiper	32	400 mi
Air bags	31	78,327 mi
Steering	29	11,800 mi
Structure: body	29	5,477 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	27	8,000 mi
Service brakes	25	3,600 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings	21	2 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera	18	50,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control	17	2 mi
Back over prevention: warnings	16	—
Suspension	15	8,100 mi
Wheels	12	4,200 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	11	80,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	11	102,000 mi
Exterior lighting	10	13,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking	9	10,500 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking	7	—
Lane departure: blind spot detection	6	—
Visibility	6	120,000 mi
Seats	5	—
Structure	5	59,902 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor	4	40,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	86,000 mi
Tires	4	35,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	4	—
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	10,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	3	75,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock	3	35,508 mi
Seat belts	3	—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	2	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	116,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	2	126,261 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	2	134,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights	2	134,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	42,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	2	80,000 mi
Lane departure: assist	2	—
Lane departure: warning	2	—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	2	44,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2	50 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body	2	62,500 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	2	5,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	2	103,000 mi
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: camera/sensor	1	—
Electrical system: adas: driver monitoring: software	1	92,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	1	45,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)	1	107,328 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)	1	60,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance	1	150 mi
Fuel system, diesel: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	64,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: lock	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module: software	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter	1	77,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	80,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	77,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission: seals/gaskets	1	107,328 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	1	90,000 mi
Structure: body: door	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window: electrical heating element	1	—
Visibility: glass, side/rear: critical fasteners	1	120,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior	1	—
Visibility: windshield	1	60,000 mi
Wheels: hub	1	69,100 mi

The 2018 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2020 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.