What 953 owners told NHTSA about the 2019 Ford F-150 Super Cab Diesel

At freeway speeds, truck suddenly started shifting into random gears. It was cruising in 10th gear at about 65-70mph, with trailer in tow, driving normally and fine. Truck started shifted randomly, slipping gears, and going out of gear completely causing power loss. Transmission would then attempt to shift back into gear, all on its own. It would go into 5th through 10 all while slipping back out of gear in between. Some of the down shifts were sudden, and caused me to concentrate to keep the truck and trailer in control. After a few minutes of this, smoke appeared out the back, quite a deal of smoke. It wasn't long until the transmission temperature guage started reading high (but not warning or critical). Then the check engine like came on with "powertrain error". I was able to pull off the freeway, but under duress as it was very busy, and the smoke caused another motorist to pull over and see if I was on fire. It appeared the transmission fluid was "venting" and spraying on the exhaust, and after pulling over it luckily stopped, otherwise I'm sure that oil would have caught fire shortly.

NHTSA ODI 11673432

Knocking, rattling noise so we brought to the mechanic. Cam phasers and timing chain need to be replaced.

NHTSA ODI 11673086

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced hard shifts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

NHTSA ODI 11672664

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to switch gears, the transmission slipped. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,646.

NHTSA ODI 11672681

The APIM/Radio keep losing saved/stored info after vehicle is turned off. The rear back up camera will go blank while in reverse or will activate while driving or will stay stuck on the rear view mode after putting vehicle in drive or park. Screen will also go black while in operation making it impossible to use hands free mode for anything including calling 911

NHTSA ODI 11672724

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated that the Ford Mobile App indicated an engine misfire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnostic testing within the next several days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

NHTSA ODI 11672454

The truck will not stay in park and rolls backward if on a slope. This has happened several times and I am afraid someone is going to be injured or killed.

NHTSA ODI 11672261

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the oil level was low. The contact topped off the oil. The contact stated that the following day, the oil level was inspected, and the contact noticed that the oil level was low again. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that there was no visible indication of an oil leak. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer requested an oil consumption test be performed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

NHTSA ODI 11672060

Back up camera went black, then a very distorted picture came back on. I could not see to safely back up. Diagnosed by dealer found internal failure of back up camera.

NHTSA ODI 11672064

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while in reverse(R) on several occasions, the back over prevention screen was blue or black. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact believed that failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

NHTSA ODI 11671031

Ford REFUSED to address the known safety issues with the 10R80 10 speed transmission defective CDF drum and defective valve body the whole 42 to times it was taken to the dealership under warranty. Like everyone else with these transmission, Ford and their dealerships continued to lied to all us owners and said it was working fine and there was nothing defective with this transmission.. As of May 23, 2023 Ford issued a TSB 22-2428, TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT Automatic Transmission - Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift - Built On Or Before 23-Dec-2022 " Ford issued a TSB and not a recall since they knew the affected vehicles would be out of warranty and they could then charge the owners pay for repair cost of $8,000- $12,000 for a new transmission replacement. Ford refuses to replace these transmission at their expense, if you are out of warranty, which most are unless you have a extend warranty. How it even legal that they aren't required by law to replace these transmission at the full expense of Ford since they clearly sold us vehicles with known defective transmission from the beginning and refused to address when the vehicles were under warranty. Many of us owners can't believe the NHTSA would allow a safety issue like this to continue on our roadways without forcing Ford to recall and replace all these defective transmission at Ford expense.

NHTSA ODI 11670863

Back up camera is foggy, can't make out objects, when it rains hard and your backing up camera alert signal goes off even if nothing is there. When rain stops and there are a few dry days of weather the camera is still foggy and unable to make out objects. The service department can examine the camera and easily see the problem. The camera has no clear picture.

NHTSA ODI 11670889

Went to pull out into traffic and the transmission would not go into gear. It would not go forward or reverse, so I had to push it out of the road. There were no warning lamps on for transmission service.

NHTSA ODI 11670601

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with the message "See Dealer" flashing on the instrument panel. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer and the contact was immediately referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer informed the contact that no assistance could be provided without a diagnostic. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The dealer referenced Technical Service Bulletin: 25-2126; however, the contact's vehicle was not included in the bulletin. The vehicle remained unrepaired with the dealer. The failure mileage was 59,260.

NHTSA ODI 11670252

The transmission began having issues shifting/changing gears at the beginning of March. The gears don't engage correctly, the truck doesn't move, then all of a sudden jerks into position. Very dangerous at the start of a light or turn as the car seems to go; then all of a sudden will not shift and is just stuck in the road. Similar danger when on the highway alongside traffic and the transmission does not easily or smoothly shift, making the truck lose momentum. It is most noticeable in the lower gears.The jerking motion of the truck when it finally catches, or shifts, is quite harsh and abrupt for the truck and driver. There is clunking noise when this happens. The warning lights did not come on prior to the issue or during the initial onset of the issue. It did come on as the condition worsened. The problem is noted with other Ford owners with the same 10R80 transmission. The dealer has inspected and witnessed the issue. Suggested full replacement of the transmission with an new CDF, so the issue doesn't recur. Just outside of the 5yr powertrain( but was within the mileage) so they will not cover any of the cost. If we replace the transmission, it is only guaranteed for two years. Attached is the diagnostic report and options to repair. They have the new, improved transmission in stock.

NHTSA ODI 11670344

Bought a 2019 Ford F150 with 32,000 miles. A year later, I noticed a rattling sound coming from engine. Dealership said I had very little oil. No leaks anywhere. Dealership said I had started an oil consumption test at 10,000 miles. I informed Dealership I did not own car at those miles. Went to Dealership I bought vehicle from to inform them that they knowingly sold me a truck with known issues. Using about 1 quart every 1000 miles. Also, after Fords band-aid they put on, seems to be hesitant on acceleration. Dangerous in busy intersections. Ford refuse to fix a known issue with this vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11669876

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

NHTSA ODI 11669675

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was an abnormal clanking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the sound was heard for several seconds before self-correcting. The contact determined that the failure was caused by faulty cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,860.

NHTSA ODI 11669406

My 2019 F150 has issues with both the cam phasers and the transmission. Every time I turn on my truck I get the ford “cold start rattle” because defective parts from the factory that ford has known were defective and later fixed but for some reason my truck was not in the recall. My truck came off the same assembly line and time period of previous CSP or recall programs but my vin was never included. My truck also has 60,000 miles and the 10 speed transmission clunks all the time. I’m not sure if it’s missing shifts or what is breaking but everyone with a f150 around this year knows they are common to have transmission issues. Sometimes my truck doesn’t find the proper gear getting started and will rev high and barely move until it finally gets shift right and gets moving. These 2019 F150 issues are far too common i see them all across the blogs and internet and know a few other owners who have similar issues.

NHTSA ODI 11669521

About a month ago my truck started shifting hard between 3rd and 4th gear. My truck has been in the shop almost 1month Water Solutions is giving me a run around. They drove the truck and confirmed it’s shifting hard. Took the transmission pan out and saw the metal shavings. now they want me to take it to another shop for a CDF air drum test. Have any other F150 having this issue?I need help on what to do

NHTSA ODI 11669302

My Ford F-150 with 5.0 V8, 10-speed automatic transmission, and only 46k miles has been diagnosed by my Ford Service Dept. (Angela Krause Ford in Alpharetta, GA) with the known 10R80 10-speed transmission issue (completely destroyed transmission and drum) and I now must receive a new one. This issue started around 43k miles, but I had no idea of the transmission design flaw that exists. While driving this Memorial Day Weekend (2025) from Atlanta to VA with my wife and twin girls, we were nearly rear ended by a tractor trailer because the transmission would not let me speed up for several seconds. It wasn’t able to select a gear. When it finally did, the tractor trailer was up to my rear bumper. This was extremely scary and could have been life threatening. There must be a recall issued for this flawed Ford transmission that is in F-150s, Explorers, etc. built before 2022. For owners of Fords that are out of warranty and are expected to pay for this repair is unacceptable. This will financially ruin many people and worse, will lead to a death or more at some point. I beg you to research and do something about this. Thank you.

NHTSA ODI 11668818

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts and while idling. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

NHTSA ODI 11668842

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rumbling and vibrating sound coming from underneath the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

NHTSA ODI 11668692

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle started shuddering and the RPM became elevated. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the CDF cylinder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 78,000.

NHTSA ODI 11668741

Transmission, gets stuck in high gears when only doing 20 mph. Had transmission rebuilt and a new torque converter by a ford dealer.. still has issues and they have no clue !!!!!!! It puts strain in The eingine...... and makes the transmission shutter! This has been since 60,000 miles, truck now has 70,100 miles

NHTSA ODI 11668289