2019 Ford F-150: Clunking sound when it shifts gears
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 F-150 report: clunking sound when it shifts gears. CarComplaints.com lists 6 owner complaints, average mileage 58,700 miles.
NHTSA has 518 owner complaints for the 2019 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770981 (filed 10/13/2026): “Transmission shudders while accelerating and is prone to overheating seemingly sporadically.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770165 (filed 10/09/2026): “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…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: needs new transmission (2 reports) the dealership said they did a reset on the shifting (2 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $5,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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