2019 Ford F-150 MPG
Across its 30 EPA-rated versions, the 2019 Ford F-150 returns 14–22 mpg city, 18–30 highway and 16–25 combined.
The most efficient pairs the 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 25 mpg combined. At the other end, the 5.0-liter 8-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 16 mpg combined, 9 mpg less. That matches the best gasoline version of the 2018 model.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Diesel · 412 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 28 | 24 | Diesel · 424 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLT | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Diesel · 424 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular · 403 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 22 | Gasoline or E85 · 412 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | Diesel · 463 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | Diesel · 463 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular · 423 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Gasoline or E85 · 423 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular · 426 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 21 | Regular · 422 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular · 423 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 439 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2.7L 4WD GVWR>6799 LBS | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Regular · 466 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Regular · 466 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 463 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD Limited | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Regular · 462 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 468 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 472 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD Limited | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Regular · 467 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 493 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 3.5L 4WD GVWR>7599 LBS | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Regular · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 498 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 522 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 4WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 14 | 19 | 16 | Gasoline or E85 · 555 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 | Regular · 540 g CO₂/mi |
2019 Ford F-150 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2019 Ford F-150 costs about $2,970 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (22 mpg combined), or roughly 20 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (16 mpg combined) comes to about $4,080 a year, $1,110 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2019 Ford F-150 specs
The EPA lists 5 engine choices for the 2019 Ford F-150: 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo, 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0 L 8-cyl, 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo and 3.3 L 6-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Pickup Trucks" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 9 |
| 2.7 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 6 |
| 5.0 L | 8 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 6 |
| 3.0 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 5 |
| 3.3 L | 6 | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
2019 Ford F-150 problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 1,341 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford F-150.
Power train is the most-reported area (43% of component mentions), followed by engine (19%) and electrical system (6%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 166 complaints a year: fewer than the 2018 (256 a year) and more than the 2020 (105 a year).
That ranks 5th of 17 Ford F-150 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 1,341, 17 mention a crash, 7 a fire and 13 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 741 | 43% |
| Engine | 322 | 19% |
| Unknown or other | 131 | 8% |
| Electrical system | 100 | 6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 63 | 4% |
| Back over prevention | 58 | 3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 44 | 3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 40 | 2% |
| Structure | 33 | 2% |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 1% |
| Air bags | 24 | 1% |
| Steering | 22 | 1% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 1% |
| Service brakes | 20 | 1% |
| Visibility | 16 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | <1% |
| Suspension | 11 | <1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 10 | <1% |
| Wheels | 10 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 7 | <1% |
| Seats | 5 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 4 | <1% |
| Tires | 4 | <1% |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 3 | <1% |
| Diesel fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 2 | <1% |
| Equipment | 1 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
So, the transmission is slipping and causing the truck to lose power and jerk and not shift properly. …
Can phasers failed. Ford will not accept any responsibility for a known dangerous issue.Ford refuses to help even though they knew about this issue. …
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after hauling a travel trailer and unhooking the vehicle, the parking brake and other lights started flashing and the instrument panel illuminated. The 911 assist was disabled. …
2019 Ford F-150 recalls
The 2019 Ford F-150 has been the subject of 9 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V373000 from June 2026, concerns exterior lighting.
Back over prevention accounts for 2 of the 9 campaigns, more than any other area.
22V252000 · April 14, 2022 · Back over prevention
Problem: Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | F-150 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V373000 | June 9, 2026 | Exterior lighting | 2018–2020 |
| 25V442000 | June 27, 2025 | Back over prevention | 2019–2020 |
| 24V852000 | November 8, 2024 | Equipment | 2018–2024 |
| 20V097000 | February 21, 2020 | Exterior lighting | 2018–2020 |
| 19V805000 | November 12, 2019 | Electrical system | 2019–2020 |
| 19V633000 | August 28, 2019 | Seats | 2018–2020 |
| 19V278000 | April 8, 2019 | Engine, Equipment | 2015–2019 |
| 18V894000 | December 18, 2018 | Engine | 2015–2019 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2019 Ford F-150; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
Its Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2, Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4, Supercab PU/EC 4x4 and Supercab PU/EC 4x2 versions scored 4 stars overall.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ford F-150s can be compared fairly. Among other 2019 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2019 Ram 1500 (23 mpg) and 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 (21 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 21 | 2,084 | 188 | 14 |
| 2017 | 22 | 1,460 | 145 | 18 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2,325 | 256 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25 | 1,341 | 166 | 9 |
| 2020 | 24 | 739 | 105 | 11 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1,299 | 214 | 29 |
| 2022 | 25 | 814 | 161 | 23 |
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FAQ
Is the 2019 F-150 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2019 Ford F-150 has 166 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (5th most of 17 model years), 9 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 25 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2019 F-150 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (741), engine (322) and electrical system (100). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2019 F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2019 F-150 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 16–25 mpg combined (14–22 city, 18–30 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2019 F-150 per year?
About $2,970 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $4,080 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).