Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 25-35 MPH, the steering function failed, and the vehicle veered to the right. The driver attempted to turn to the left, but the steering was inoperable. The vehicle went over a curb and crashed into two mailboxes. There were no reported injuries or fires. The air bag warning was illuminated, but the air bag cover detached, and the air bag failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V316000 (Steering). The vehicle was towed to a body shop. The contact called the local dealer, who informed him there was no recall coverage. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who opened a case and referred to the NHTSA hotline. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. …
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 -40 MPH and veering to the right, both tires hit the curb causing both tires to blow out. The steering wheel jerked to the right and the vehicle's front end landed into an embankment. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury of the compressed fracture of the L1 vertebra with fracture, bruises across the neck, and abdomen. Medical attention was needed. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated immediately after they began receiving text alerts of air bag failure and were disabled via the vehicle app. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
on 3/6/2020 I was in a serious car accident in the vehicle. which required surgeries for not only myself but also other drivers on the road. The driver air bags did not deploy, the turck was totaled and had body damage around the entire vehicle. There was a blood stain from my head hitting the driver door window but no air bag deployment. The gas pedal was not attached when reviewing the photos taken. The collision detection did not detect. we have asked Ford Motor Company to come and look at the car as it has been in a protective hold but the response from FMC was that due to covid they would not send anyone and we were left on out own. There were no warning messages, lamps, lights or indicators prior to the collision.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that there was a fracture under the Ford emblem on the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed that the front driver's side air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 10207126; however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was water inside the driver's side rear taillight, causing a malfunction of the rear brake lights. The contact stated that the brake lights were flickering. Additionally, the heater, radio, and the defroster were inoperable. The front windows also failed to roll down as needed. The air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the taillight module had malfunctioned due to the water. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking and turning the vehicle off upon returning and restarting the vehicle it was discovered that the driver side running board was stuck in the down position and the passenger side running board was stuck in the up position. Also, the air bag warning light remained illuminated, the front passenger and driver side windows would not operate and could not be opened and the air conditioning was inoperable. The cause of the failures was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 44,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the driver's side air bag deployed. The contact safely steered the vehicle off of the road. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that prior to the air bag deployment, a manufacturer's application had reported that his vehicle had been involved in an accident. There had been no accident. The vehicle was not repaired and declared a total loss by the contact's insurance provider. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 24,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver's side airbag cover was fractured, and the airbag had become partially visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the front driver's side airbag cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: SSM-50419. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 28,100.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag cover had fractured. The contact stated that the air bag cover was fractured through the middle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag cover on the steering wheel was cracked, visually exposing the air bag. The contact stated that the failure had occurred due to usage of the horn on the steering wheel. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.
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Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2019 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 24 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Ford F-150, 2% of the model year's 1,339 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford F-150 airbag problems?
No. NHTSA lists no air bags recall for the 2019 Ford F-150, though it has 9 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2019 Ford F-150 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 59,000 miles, and 29% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 7 crashes, 0 fires and 15 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.