2019 Ford F-150: Excessive oil consumption
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2019 F-150 report: excessive oil consumption. CarComplaints.com lists 17 owner complaints, average mileage 19,350 miles.
NHTSA has 301 owner complaints for the 2019 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11766299 (filed 09/23/2026): “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…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11765846 (filed 09/21/2026): “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 responsibilit…”
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: still burning oil after the updates (2 reports) reprogram ecu to reduce intake vacuum (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range: get a written quote after diagnosis.
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