Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
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 owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle abruptly lost power, decelerated and stalled. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road and parked the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the driveshaft had sheared off inside the shaft and the vehicle was undrivable and informed the contact that the drive shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V986000 (POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 MPH out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly stopped and lowered to the ground. The contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the front driver's side control arm had fractured and the subframe and the whole front end of the vehicle were on the ground. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the residence and confirmed that the control arm support had separated from the subframe and the wheel was tipping over and rubbing against the inside of the fender well. The failure mileage was 62,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while cleaning the vehicle, he noticed that the front passenger's side carpet was soaking wet. The contact stated that there was a significant presence of mold under the carpet and under the dashboard on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred due to the A/C system leak. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to TSB Number: 19-2345. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,902.
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 exiting a car wash and parking the vehicle, he noticed a puddle of water on the front passenger's side floorboard. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the overload pipe to be replaced with a longer part. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure a month later. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the overload pipe to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated in January 2023 while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated he began to hear an abnormal sound. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the driver's side catalytic convertor to be replaced. …
Passenger Side Cowl Seal Failure. The passenger side cowl seal fails. When this happens water can enter the vehicle and pour into the BCM (Body Control Module). Once water enters the BCM, it creates corrosion and will needs to be replaced along with the reprograming of all the keys. This is available upon request. My safety and the safety of others is put at risk because when water enters the BCM it causes the computer to short out. When this happens the horn will start beeping and the lights start flashing. This also sets off the vehicles security system. This happens when the vehicle is parked and turned off and when the vehicle is in motion. This puts people at risk because their security system will go off and will make owners think that their vehicle is being vandalized. …
Rear window ford part number 1542006 - Back window glass has 1" cracks in glass where the glass connects to the body on the left passenger side of the crew cab. Cracks have caused leaks into the cab interior and has caused the modem, mounted behind the rear passenger set on the back wall to stop working as water has infiltrated the electronics. Vehicle was inspected at dealership and their 3rd party glass leak specialists discovered the cracks in the glass connection. I have no idea as to how long this has been going on, estimate a few months as I recently discovered I could not communicate with the vehicle through the Ford Connect App and called Ford Connect, they identified an issue with the modem and when I pulled back the upholstery to see, there was water dripping inside the vehicle. Unknown if cracks will propagate, however they are leaking when it rains. …
I purchased this truck from Don's Ford, Rt12,Utica,NY in February 2025 didn't even leave the dealership every light in the dash came on turned around they had my truck for 5 months while I made 6 months of payments, there has been numerous problems since, I took the extended warranty out and was still being charged, I had to change dealer ships because they refused to fix my truck, now there is a recall and there saying I purchased the truck in Canada which I have a bill of sale stating I purchased the vehicle in Utica,NY, the vehicle was in and accident and I was told it had a clear car fax the airbag and the horn don't work, I have tried to work with Dons Ford and getting no where I shouldn't have to drive my vehicle to Canada for recalls when I purchased it in NYS I still have numerous problems with this vehicle and getting no where I have all the service orders and need help
I purchased my 2019 Ford F150 used in October of 2022 directly from my local Ford dealership. At the time of purchase the tailgate handle did not work properly. The tailgate handle would stick in the open/unlatched position. If you closed the tailgate with the handle in the open/unlatched position the tailgate would fall down. If the falling tailgate struck a child in the head, it could cause injury or death. I purchased a new tailgate handle. The torsion spring and hinge pins on the new handle are coated in grease. The spring and pins on the old tailgate handle are rusted. I still have the old tailgate handle and it is available for inspection.
I purchased this truck as a Ford blue certified vehicle with 6,800 miles. Driving home, I heard a loud rattle coming from the front passenger door area that was consistent on all road types. Upon further inspection, I found that the crash bar inside the front passenger door was not fastened. It requires a paint cutting acorn nut, and it is clear from the intact paint on all of the stud threads that it was never fastened at the factory. I do not know how this may have affected the function of the crash bar in the event of a side impact. I repaired it myself and did not take the vehicle to a dealer for inspection.
NHTSA investigations
Windshield trim molding Item detachment
On January 27, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-001 to investigate allegations of A-pillar trim panel detachment on model year (MY) 2011-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles. At the time of opening, the office had received 164 Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs) reporting this failure. ODI has received 671 VOQs regarding this failure, including 1 alleged crash and 2 alleged injuries.
Body complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are body problems on the 2019 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 32 complaints about the body & structure of the 2019 Ford F-150, 2% of the model year's 1,339 complaints. The component named most often is body (27 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford F-150 body problems?
No. NHTSA lists no body & structure 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 body problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 9,000 miles, and 63% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries to body & structure 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.