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2018 vs. 2019 Ford F-150: What Changed

EPA lists the same engines, transmissions and drive types for the 2018 and the 2019 Ford F-150. Check the individual trims for equipment and production changes these records do not cover.

Six campaigns cover both years. 13 campaigns (engine, fuel system, latches/locks/linkages and others) cover the 2018 and not the 2019, while three campaigns (back over prevention and electrical system) cover the 2019 and not the 2018.

Fewer campaigns do not establish better reliability. Confirm each car's coverage and repair status by VIN.

The campaigns that separate them

Imported NHTSA recall campaigns that name one of these two model years but not the other, with their component labels. Campaigns covering both years are left out of this list.

Only the 2018

  • 17V598000 structure
  • 17V669000 power train
  • 17V672000 engine
  • 18V213000 power train
  • 18V214000 power train
  • 18V392000 fuel system
  • 18V568000 seat belts
  • 21E027000 suspension
  • 21V155000 tires
  • 21V983000 latches/locks/linkages
  • 22V150000 service brakes
  • 25V236000 service brakes
  • 26V375000 power train

Only the 2019

  • 19V805000 electrical system
  • 22V252000 back over prevention
  • 25V442000 back over prevention
A campaign may cover only part of a model year's production. Use the campaign number to ask an authorized dealer whether the car's VIN is included and what work remains. Our recall tool finds model-year campaigns; this guide explains the vehicle-specific check.

Side by side

2018 2019
Engines listed 2.7L V6, 3.0L V6, 3.3L V6, 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8 2.7L V6, 3.0L V6, 3.3L V6, 3.5L V6, 5.0L V8
Drive types Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel types Regular Gasoline, Diesel Regular Gasoline, Diesel
Combined MPG 16–25 16–25
Recall campaigns 19 9
Complaints on file 1895 994
Investigations 2 1
Complaint totals reflect different time on the road, sales and reporting. They cannot rank these years for reliability. The categories below identify symptoms to read about, not failure odds. How reporting time affects the comparison.

What owners reported, by system

2018

Drivetrain 729 (38%)
Other 416 (22%)
Engine 391 (21%)

2019

Drivetrain 500 (50%)
Engine 210 (21%)
Other 144 (14%)

Full reports

Open each year's report to read the recall, investigation, manufacturer communication and EPA variant records on file:

2018 F-150 full report 2019 F-150 full report Every F-150 year compared

Sources and methodology