2019 Ford F-150: recalls and complaints

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• 26V3730009 Jun 2026Exterior Lighting / Headlights
• 25V44200027 Jun 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
• 24V8520008 Nov 2024Equipment / Other / Labels
• 22V25200014 Apr 2022Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 20V09700021 Feb 2020Exterior Lighting / Headlights
• 19V80500012 Nov 2019Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
• 19V63300028 Aug 2019Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly
• 19V2780008 Apr 2019Engine
• 18V89400018 Dec 2018Engine

1. 26V373000Received 9 Jun 2026. 91,198 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   ,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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Jul 2026.

2. 25V442000Received 27 Jun 2025. 200,237 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Sep 2025.

3. 24V852000Received 8 Nov 2024. 27,678 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2024.

4. 22V252000Received 14 Apr 2022. 21,904 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Jun 2022.

5. 20V097000Received 21 Feb 2020. 166,196 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Headlights

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Mar 2020.

6. 19V805000Received 12 Nov 2019. 135,725 units.

   Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Nov 2019.

7. 19V633000Received 28 Aug 2019. 639,137 units.

   Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19C07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Oct 2019.

8. 19V278000Received 8 Apr 2019. 131,068 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S11. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 May 2019.

9. 18V894000Received 18 Dec 2018. 410,289 units.

   Engine

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 18S45. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2019.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2019 Ford F-150
• All 2019 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 28.

Complaints that report a crash

17

Complaints that report a fire

7

Injuries in the complaints

25

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

25 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19840
2. 19870
3. 19890
4. 19900
5. 19913
6. 19923
7. 19937
8. 19946
9. 19952
10. 19962
11. 199714
12. 19988
13. 19997
14. 20006
15. 20018
16. 20022
17. 20034
18. 20045
19. 20053
20. 20064
21. 20072
22. 20081
23. 20092
24. 20101
25. 20116
26. 20124
27. 20133
28. 20148
29. 201513
30. 201613
31. 201717
32. 201818
33. 20199
34. 202011
35. 202129
36. 202223
37. 202313
38. 202411
39. 202513
40. 20265
41. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford F-150?

1,823,432 units in 9 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-150 have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 169 recall campaigns for the Ford F-150, model years 1984 to 2027. 9 of them name the 2019 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2019 Ford F-150 name most often?

Power Train: 735 of 1,718 component mentions, or 427.8 per 1,000. For all 2019 vehicles the figure is 123.7 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2019 Ford F-150 open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.