2019 Ford F-150

**Subject: Potential Engine Oil Pan Seal Defect — 2019 Ford F-150 2.7L EcoBoost — Ford TSB 19-2189** I am submitting this complaint regarding an engine oil pan seal leak on my 2019 Ford F-150 Lariat equipped with the 2.7L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle has approximately 172,000 miles. A mechanic has identified an oil pan seal leak. The vehicle is actively dripping oil, and I have observed a drop in the engine oil level. The leak has not yet been repaired. I have contacted Ford regarding the issue. My vehicle's reported build date falls within the production period addressed by Ford Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) 19-2189, dated August 6, 2019. That bulletin states that certain 2018–2019 Ford F-150 vehicles equipped with the 2.7L EcoBoost engine and built on or before May 21, 2019, may develop an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. Ford's specified corrective procedure involves replacing the oil pan with one equipped with a press-in-place gasket. The similarity between the condition described in this bulletin and the leak on my vehicle raises concern that this may be a known design, sealing, or durability issue affecting multiple vehicles. An ongoing engine oil leak can require repeated oil replenishment and may lead to insufficient engine lubrication if the oil level falls too low. Depending on the severity and circumstances, an oil leak may also create additional hazards. I have observed oil dripping and a reduced oil level, but I am not claiming that my vehicle has experienced engine failure, a crash, a fire, or loss of control. I am requesting that NHTSA review this reported condition and determine whether the oil pan seal issue described in TSB 19-2189 represents a safety-related defect warranting further investigation or a recall. I also request that NHTSA evaluate whether the existing repair guidance adequately addresses the underlying problem and whether affected owners should receive a safety-related remedy.

So, the transmission is slipping and causing the truck to lose power and jerk and not shift properly. I have had it looked at found out that the same transmission that was on a recall for other trucks is the same that is in mine, yet NO recall has been made. I have had no warning signs or any warning before it started shifting different.

Check engine light on, engine is sluggish when accelerating especially from a stop. Cam phasers malfunctioning causing rough idle and issues with accelerating. This has posed a major issue when attempting to pull out into traffic and not being able to accelerate ahead of incoming traffic. Engine has actually stopped at intersections, while going through car wash, at a stop.

Driving on two lane road, approximatly 45-55 mph, collision warning on dash and audiable message to avoid impending accident. There was no obstruction in the road. Has happened two times in the past 4 months. Once in daylight with clear weather, once nighttime and light rain. Both times temperature was 60-70 deg F. Concerned it could also apply the brakes accourding to Fords information. I have not had the problem diagnosed since it happens so infrequently.

No warning lights came on! Started in September and now October 14 2026.hard engagement from 1st gear to 3rd skipping 2nd gear most of time! But in other modes like tow haul wasn't as bad! Cold starting then was the worst! Let Transmission temperature got hoter work better!but got Worst. Have a appointment with ford on October 20 2026.I hope this ate to bad! Very Concern

Transmission shudders while accelerating and is prone to overheating seemingly sporadically.

Truck has 33,000 miles on it. Transmission finds numerous neutral gears while trying to go forward. Sometimes bangs into gear and shock loads the drivetrain. Other times it will start to accelerate then stop accelerating while trying to get up to road speed. Trans has been serviced, fluid and filter at 30,000 miles. Cdf drum failure. Would love to see Ford stand behind this unit.

The warning blares when you are passing a stopped car on your left scares the heck out of you. As for a date listed below it happens occasionally.

Vehicle transmission slips in lowers gears and will not shift to help the vehicle accelerate. This put the vehicle at stand still on busy roads and will present a hazard. vehicle has approx. 86,000 miles. Called local Ford Dealerships (all are weeks behind) and vehicle will more than likely need a transmission rebuild or new/reman transmission.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping while parking or driving the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle lagged on the expressway and failed to accelerate to the intended speed. The local dealer was contacted but stated that the technician only at the dealer once per week and the dealer was 2–3 weeks behind schedule. An independent mechanic was contacted and diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure but stated that there were no warranties or programs available for the transmission failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

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. A part of the power steering was inoperable. The floorboard was saturated with water, which damaged the wiring harness. The driver was unaware because of the rubber floor mats. A mechanic suggested that the contact disconnect the battery. The parking brake failed to release. The contact associated the failure with TSB: 20-2170. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was 92,004.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 MPH out of the driveway, the vehicle suddenly stopped and lowered to the ground. The contact exited the vehicle and became aware that the front driver’s side control arm had fractured and the subframe and the whole front end of the vehicle were on the ground. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the residence and confirmed that the control arm support had separated from the subframe and the wheel was tipping over and rubbing against the inside of the fender well. The failure mileage was 62,000.

While driving on a residential road, my 2019 Ford F-150 (10R80 10-speed automatic with 88k miles) lost power to the wheels – the engine revved but the truck would not move. It did not recover after I shifted to reverse, then park, then shut the engine off and restarted. The vehicle had to be towed. This followed an earlier event on or around July 7, 2026 (at ~86,500 miles) where the transmission failed to downshift from 4th gear at a stop and stalled the engine, recovering only after cycling the shifter. The truck has a history of hard shifting into and past 4th gear for over a year now. No warning lights appeared during these events. The safety risk is that the transmission intermittently loses drive engagement and can stall the vehicle in traffic. When the engine stalls, power brake assist is lost after one or two pedal applications. Had the loss of drive occurred in an intersection or on the highway rather than a low-speed residential road, it could have caused a collision. An authorized Ford dealer has twice been unable to duplicate the fault on test drives, consistent with the intermittent 10R80 CDF clutch cylinder hydraulic leak described in Ford TSB 25-2126. The dealer’s technician suspects an F-clutch concern.

10R80 transmission failure - the truck jerks in and out of gear and transitions between gear levels can be delayed by seconds causing lack of control

The truck has 55,000 miles on it. The truck shifted very harshly when slowing down creating a traction hazard. The harsh shifting cannot be mitigated by adjusting how it is driven. After a few days a wrench symbol appeared on the dash screen while driving on the interstate, I immediately drove the truck to the Ford dealership after the wrench symbol appeared. Code P07F7 was recovered. I was told that the torque converter is bad and the CDF hub is failing. I was told that the transmission will have to be replaced or rebuilt. The Ford dealerships own transmission specialist showed me how the faulty design is the cause for the break and showed me the new design Ford uses for the replacement parts.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to shift into gear. The transmission was a hard shifting and vibrating. While driving 35-45 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the transmission was flushed and fluids were replaced. After 3 days, the failure reoccurred. The Ford customer service was contacted. The dealer informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

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. They did not issue a recall, instead offering a Customer Satisfaction Program so they could dodge responsibility for future repairs. This is a dangerous defect as it can cause an engine to seize up on the highway. I’m stuck with a repair bill in the thousands of dollars and Ford will not even assist with the cost.

I am writing to formally escalate my ongoing complaint regarding my Ford truck and the repeated problems I have experienced with it over the years. At this point, this is no longer simply a matter of dissatisfaction with a dealership repair. I am asking Ford Motor Company at the corporate level to take responsibility for reviewing the complete history of this vehicle and the repeated unsuccessful attempts to correct the problems I have experienced. Most recently, my truck was brought to **Salem NH Ford on August 25, 2026, because of the ongoing powertrain malfunction and sudden loss-of-power problem**. This was the **fifth time** I have brought the truck in for this same ongoing powertrain problem. The dealership kept my truck for **ten full days**, from August 25 through September 4, 2026. During that time, Ford provided me with a loaner vehicle. I was eventually contacted by the dealership and told that my truck was ready to be picked up. I was also told that they believed they had fixed the powertrain problem. Unfortunately, that was not the case. ### THE POWERTRAIN MALFUNCTION RETURNED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY After picking up my truck on **September 4, 2026**, I began driving it again. Then, on **September 7, 2026 — only three days after picking it up from Ford — the powertrain malfunction happened again**. This was extremely upsetting and frustrating. Ford had my truck for ten days. This was already the **fifth service visit for the same ongoing powertrain problem

2019 f150 with 115,600 miles equipped with 10r80 transmission recently experienced a 10th gear shift down to 1st gear while doing 65mph down a bridge almost causing a really bad accident. Since then truck has randomly and sporadically shifted out of higher gears into lower gears I cannot afford to repair a factory defect.

The valve cover on my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 5.0L V8 engine has failed and is leaking engine oil directly onto the exhaust. The vehicle was inspected by a professional technician, who confirmed that the valve cover itself is the source of the leak rather than simply the replaceable valve cover gasket. The technician also advised that the valve cover on the opposite side is showing signs that it may develop the same issue and recommended replacement of both valve covers. This creates a safety concern because engine oil is leaking directly onto hot exhaust components. I am concerned that continued oil leakage onto the exhaust could result in smoke or an underhood fire. At this time, I am not aware of an actual fire occurring. The failure and location of the oil leak were confirmed by a professional service technician. The vehicle/component has not, to my knowledge, been inspected by Ford specifically for this issue. I am not aware of any warning lamp or dashboard message that appeared before the leak was discovered. The affected valve covers are composite/plastic components. Replacement of the complete valve cover has been recommended because the technician determined that the cover itself, rather than only the gasket, is causing the leak. The failed component can be retained and made available for inspection upon request after replacement. I am submitting this complaint because failure of the valve cover is allowing engine oil to leak directly onto the vehicle's hot exhaust components, creating a potential fire hazard.