general problems of the 2019 Ford F-150 - part 2

Cam phaser failure and engine timing off. Caused random shut off of engine and loss of power.

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.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer referred the contact to the nhsta hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 152,000.

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph and coming to a stop, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the engine sounded rough, and the vehicle was driving roughly on the way to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine had lost compression in two cylinders. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 114,785.

At 101,000 miles, the engine lost power, check engine light came on, and service transmission light came on. This happened while pulling a trailer up a mountain, slowing the truck rapidly, and becoming a hazard to surrounding interstate traffic. The dealer diagnosed the problem as the timing chain, and replaced it and all related components at a cost of $4500. They tell me that this is a problem with that year truck and engine.

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.

Cam phasers - this is a known issue on the 3. 5l ecoboost motors, yet Ford will not stand behind their product. They have paid for some people to have it repaired, and not others. This is about a $4,000 fix at the dealership, again for an issue they knew about years ago. They tried to claim changing the timing with the ecm module would stop it from happening, but as I discovered this weekend it didn't my vehicles ecm was swapped in 2021 and here I am a few years later with the same issue. Ford needs to be called out as they knowingly pushed out subpar engine products to make more money.

Had diagnostic done on truck to find out cam phasers need replacement. There was a recall on this issue but was never informed of. Now I’m looking at a $3528. 40 repair which I was informed that this can be a regular repair once issue occurs. Reached out to Ford corporation and was informed they couldn’t help us in any way.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed cam phaser sensor. The contact was informed that the cam phaser sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated the vehicle had received an oil change minutes prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,250.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that at cold starts there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the sound was present for approximately five seconds before self-correcting. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not covered under the manufacturer's extended warranty coverage regarding the cam phaser repair. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in the extended warranty coverage. The failure mileage was 120,300.

Rough idling result in cam phaser and timing belt replacement. While driving the vehicle would accelerate and decelerate on its own making it unsafe to drive. Dealer quoted me $6,095 to replace camp phasers (part #hl2z-6c590-a).

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was loud clanking sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,270.

Had oil change 7 times in one year and each time they indicate at the place I get oil changed that it is a quart or more low before 3,000 miles of usage after oil change. My car is suppose to take unleaded gas or higher and it knocks if I use unloaded. Now my catalytic converter is going out and it is not covered under warranty unless it is consequential to other problems. Well there appears to be engine problems that are not being addressed and I have a warranty and have taken it in. But they do not look any deeper into the problem except for computer scan and the warranty people won’t give me any answers on what they will do if there is engine problems.

Cam phasers are bad and making noise. This needs to be a recall item from Ford.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal loud rattling sound on cold starts. The contact related the failure to Ford campaign number: 21n03. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Cam phasers!!!! I have a 2019 Ford F-150 with the 3. 5l ecoboost engine which started having cam phaser issues. On cold starts, the engine makes a loud rattling noise for several seconds, and during idle a ticking noise is heard as well. At times the engine runs roughly and loses power briefly when I’m driving it. I’m very concerned because it happened to me while merging into a highway the truck cut power down and I almost caused an accident for not getting up to speed properly, additionally this could lead to the car shutting off on me, or other dangerous situations on the road, other than the long wear and tear that these bad cam phasers have on the engine. I’ve learned that this issue is known to Ford and has been happening for many years, and was addressed for other owners through customer satisfaction programs like the 21n03 and its various supplements, to my knowledge the last one being held in 2022, but my truck is not covered at this time even though it’s a 2019 and has under 70,000 miles. I believe this issue should be investigated further as it is a safety risk to drivers, passengers, and all other vehicles on the road, and Ford should be held accountable, as this issue has been seen around their 3. 5 ecoboost engines and has yet to be fixed. It seems like it’s an ongoing profitable business for them to keep customers paying out of pocket for this $4,000+ job knowing that it’s an issue that many owners have, which is beyond ridiculous on their end. If it’s possible for you guys to take a look at any of their social media platforms, most of the comments on their posts, even if they have nothing to do with this engine, are complaints about not having a recall for cam phasers on the 3. 5 ecoboost engine. Ford needs to be held accountable for this issue and give more importance to the safety of their customers instead of their parts/service profits!!!!!!.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15 mph and attempting to complete a turn, the vehicle briefly lost motive power but continued running. The contact stated that shortly afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that a software update was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who again diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer also diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to customer satisfaction program: 21n03. 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 35,000.

Driving highway speed (70mph) and vehicle suddenly drops speed to (25mph) and running at 5000rpm and loses all forward drive speed while pressing on the gas pedal. Pulled over and turned off truck and tried to restart it and it took over 15 seconds for the power start to start the engine after pushing the start button, still had no power to accelerate after placing it in drive. My Ford app sends an alert code reading powertrain malfunction/reduced power. Towed to dealership to get looked at under purchase warranty agreement. This could have caused a major accident if there would have been more traffic on the highway at the time causing major injuries and/or death, this needs to be investigated what is causing this issue. There are a lot of forums on the internet for 2019-2023 f150 having this same issue reporting/regarding “powertrain malfunction/reduced power”, don’t know if anyone else has had it happen while driving at highway speeds or not though haven’t looked through everyone of them.

My 2019 f150 started having a loud rattling noise coming from the motor. I took my truck to the sam galloway Ford dealership and it was determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced however they would not cover this cost since my VIN was not listed on the recall sheet. My vehicle was manufactured in kansas during the time period and has the 3. 5 liter motor and according to the recall letter my vehicle should be included in this recall. Please see below recall summary all u. S. Ford and Lincoln dealers subject: customer satisfaction program 21n03 – supplement #1 certain 2017-2020 model year F-150, 2018-2020 expedition, and 2018-2020 navigator vehicles equipped with a 3. 5l gtdi engine cam phaser replacement ref: customer satisfaction program 21n03.

Vehicle information: •make: Ford •model: F-150 •year: 2019 •VIN: [xxx] complaint summary: cam phaser defect — safety risk and manufacturer negligence 1. Component/system failure this complaint involves a mechanical failure of the cam phaser system (part of the variable valve timing system) in the 3. 5l ecoboost engine of the above-referenced vehicle. Specifically, the locking pin within the cam phasers fails to engage properly, resulting in a loud knocking or rattling noise on cold start. This condition is a known defect documented in Ford TSB 19-2208 and subject to customer satisfaction program (csp) 21n03, which extended coverage for cam phaser repair. However, no official safety recall has been issued, despite widespread evidence of failure. The defective parts are still installed in the vehicle and are available for inspection upon request. 2. Risk to safety this defect compromises driver and public safety and constitutes a violation of 49 u. S. C. § 30101 and 49 u. S. C. § 30118, which obligate manufacturers to notify NHTSA and owners when a defect poses an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety. Specifically: •failure of cam phasers leads to improper valve timing, risking engine hesitation, loss of power, or stall conditions. •these symptoms can occur during acceleration, highway driving, or merging, creating conditions that significantly increase the risk of collision or engine failure while in motion. The defect may also cause internal engine damage over time, raising the risk of mechanical breakdown in traffic. 3. Confirmation of the problem this issue has been confirmed by a certified Ford dealership and an independent ase-certified mechanic. Both diagnosed the startup noise as a cam phaser locking failure, consistent with widespread reports from other Ford 3. 5l ecoboost owners. Neither party could provide a fix without significant out-of-pocket cost, despite Ford’s knowledge of the issue and internal bulletins acknowledging the issu information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia).

I own a 2019 Ford F-150 3. 5l ecoboost with approximately 117,000 miles. Like many others, I am experiencing the widely reported cold start cam phaser rattle, which grows louder with colder temperatures. This is a known issue addressed by Ford in TSB 19-2365, yet no recall has been issued. I believe this defect poses long-term reliability concerns and could eventually lead to engine damage. Ford should be held responsible for a widespread design flaw affecting thousands of vehicles. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this recurring issue and hold Ford accountable for consumer safety and financial impact.

When I go to accelerate fast the check engine light comes on and the car shakes a little and won’t accelerate at all. This is a saftey issue because I almost caused an accident several times. And this is the second f150 eco boost I have had in a year with the exact same problem.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. While the contact's son was driving approximately 65 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam phasers and the engine timing system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to a technical service bulletin for the replacement of the cam phasers. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and of the TSB and was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,600.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard a loud ticking coming from the engine compartment, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 126,404.

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.

The cam phaser broke off on my 2019 Ford f150 raptor. From reading online this is a common occurrence.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. After the vehicle reached normal driving temperature, the rattling sound ceased; however, the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to customer satisfaction program: 21n03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust, and the radiator fan had become excessively loud. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine had experienced coolant intrusion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from underneath the hood. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speed, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA campaign; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the vehicle failed to shift into the next gears. A message advising that the engine needed service was displayed on the instrument panel, and a message advising that the engine auto start-stop system needed service was displayed on the vehicle mobile app. The contact stated that after pressing the button to disengage the engine auto start-stop system function, the vehicle continued to experience shifting failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that engine components had failed. The mechanic determined that the timing chain and the cam phasers needed to be replaced, and the contact was referred to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers, several unknown gaskets, the timing chain and other unknown parts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford campaign number: 21n03. The manufacturer warranty department was contacted several times, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

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.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that after a while the sound dissipated, and the contact was able to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the ticking sound returned the next day while starting the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the dealer where the vehicle was purchased, to schedule an appointment; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.