Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford F-150 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,023 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V373000 Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V252000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V097000 Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V805000 Excessive Sealant Adhesive on Battery Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V633000 Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V278000 Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 525 complaints
- Engine 260 complaints
- Unknown or Other 99 complaints
- Electrical System 82 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 54 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 43 complaints
Of the 1,023 complaints on file, 14 report a crash and 5 a fire; across all 1,023 complaints, owners report 21 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $18,000–$28,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford F-150 has 1,015 owner complaints and 9 recall campaigns, pointing to a mixed picture. Powertrain and engine issues are prevalent but not overwhelming. The recall data mostly highlights compliance-related issues rather than severe defects. Overall, the evidence suggests this model has an average reliability profile.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | common |
| Engine | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,000–$3,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 65,000–105,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Air filter replacement annually
- Brake inspections biannually
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Delayed gear shifts
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Decreased fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.