Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
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 the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle's speed was about 30 MPH. The contact stated the vehicle drove across the grass of the neighbor's yard, which was located directly across from the contact's home. The vehicle crashed into the neighbor's parked vehicle, which was parked in the neighbor's driveway. The vehicle then went into an embankment and into a little ditch. The contact stated that the vehicle came out of the ditch and into the street sideways. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The neighbor's vehicle was condemned as a total loss. A police report was filed. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150 Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated while the driver was driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and was jerking significantly. The check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the engine. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where an unknown repair was performed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that there was an excessive amount of transmission fluid inside the vehicle; however, no other failure was found. …
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was skipping between the 4th, 7th, and 8th gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle was jerking and lurching forward significantly. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the failure could not be replicated. The contact stated while accelerating from a complete stop and making a turn, the vehicle failed to respond as needed and rolled to a stop in the middle of the highway, nearly causing a crash. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times, and the contact was able to drive to the dealer at a significantly slower speed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving between fourth and fifth gear, the vehicle experienced hard transmission shifts. The contact stated that the failure increased progressively while driving. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and exceeding 4th gear, the vehicle experienced an unintended transmission downshift to first gear, and the engine revved to 5000-6000 RPMs even though the accelerator pedal was released. Additionally, the rear wheels locked up. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact was able to resume driving; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The power train warning light was illuminated, and the message "Transmission Failure - See Dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to respond upon shifting in reverse(R). …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the transmission was downshifting, there was a loud bang coming from the transmission, with a popping sound coming from the rear suspension. The contact stated that the sound was most apparent when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the message that the driver's side rear door was open, causing the light to remain illuminated even though the door was securely closed. During the failure, the lights inside and outside the vehicle remained illuminated, causing the battery to become drained. The contact stated that the infotainment center failed and needed to be rebooted whenever the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The failure disabled the back over prevention camera intermittently. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine revved to 5,000 - 6,000 RPMs, but the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly jerked while responding. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an electronic software update was performed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The contact stated that on one occasion, he activated the hazard lights due to a significant delay in the vehicle response while attempting to drive from a complete stop. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was driven to a transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 10 MPH, and while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that her husband pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving normally. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure also occurred while the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, and the vehicle jolted and lost motive power. The contact stated that the "WRENCH" symbol was displayed. The contact pulled over and stopped and restarted the vehicle, and was able to resume driving normally. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal to merge onto the highway, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the transmission was unexpectedly upshifting from 2nd or 3rd gear to 6th or 10th gear. The contact also stated that while accelerating, the transmission felt as if it had shifted into neutral(N), with the RPM at 4,000; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the message to "See Owner's Manual" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the transmission was shifting roughly. The contact stated that at 50 MPH, the transmission operated normally. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. The accelerator pedal was depressed, and the RPM became elevated. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the vehicle failed to go forward or backwards. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the transmission was skipping gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, her husband would release the accelerator pedal until the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that on several occasions, her husband pulled to the side of the road until the vehicle operated as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times. The dealer test-drove the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer, Hardee Ford (1305 W Danville St, South Hill, VA 23970), where the transmission fluid was flushed and the transmission cap was replaced; however, the failure recurred while driving. …
Transmission complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2019 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 737 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2019 Ford F-150, 55% of the model year's 1,339 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (7 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford F-150 transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain 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 transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 67,000 miles, and 25% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 4 crashes, 0 fires and 5 injuries to transmission & drivetrain 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.