2018 Ford F-150 vs 2019 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Ford F-150 | 2019 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,248 | 1,291 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 417 | 331 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 64 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 33 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 41,000 mi | 61,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 964 | 701 |
| Engine | 495 | 315 |
| Electrical System | 169 | 98 |
| Structure | 191 | 31 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 87 | 62 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 73 | 43 |
| Steering | 83 | 21 |
| Service Brakes | 68 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 280 | 181 |
| Shifting problems | 211 | 160 |
| Hesitation / surging | 151 | 103 |
| Stalling | 143 | 105 |
| Check engine light | 130 | 88 |
| Loss of power | 90 | 73 |
| Vibration / shaking | 78 | 62 |
| Oil consumption | 44 | 34 |
2018 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.