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2019 Ford F-650

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 F.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S10)

The 2019 Ford F-650 is a commercial truck built on the 650 platform chassis, paired with an S10 automatic transmission and offering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 19 mpg city, 25 mpg highway, and 21 mpg combined — figures that position it competitively within its class for operators prioritizing operational efficiency over outright power. In terms of reliability, this model year recorded 953 owner complaints, with the power train emerging as the most frequently cited concern across six separate recalls issued during the model year. When placed within the broader F-650 lineage spanning 1999 to 2022, the 2019 sits between the model's peak complaint year in 2001 (10 complaints) and its lowest point in 2012 (1 complaint), suggesting a moderate position in the model's reliability trajectory that researchers may wish to factor into long-term cost-of-ownership analyses.

Model year2025202420232019

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy19/25/21 mpgEPA · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161.4 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight3020 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined19 / 25 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.1–7.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.10 sec — 2019 F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.90 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(93 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(87 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.50 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Lariat FX4 Power Stroke SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.90 sec16.10 sec250 hp4x4
2019F-150 XL SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.3L V67.90 sec16.10 sec290 hp4x4
2018F-150 XLT SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V85.50 sec14.00 sec395 hpRWD
2018F-150 Lariat Sport EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec325 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs2V: 84 inch lbs. 3V: 89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°.32 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1814 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.30 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5915 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
11.5 ft. lbs.1.5 ft. lbs
218
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new manifold studs8.8 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1230 ft. lbs

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Ford F-650 is omitted from the supplied year-by-year federal record, so direct year-over-year comparison is limited; the nearest recorded years are 2017, with 3 complaints, 0 recalls, and 11 TSBs, and 2021, with 4 complaints, 3 recalls, and 14 TSBs. Across the generation shown, federal activity declined sharply after the high counts of 1999–2003 and remained low from 2012 through 2017 before rising again in 2021–2022, placing 2019 in a comparatively quiet interval for recalls and investigations. However, the target-year data attributes 365 power-train, 139 engine, 54 unknown/other, and 41 combined power-train/engine complaints to 2019, along with 14 crash and 5 fire complaints; the data does not specify root causes. That complaint volume, concentrated in power-train and engine, is materially higher than the adjacent-year federal counts and indicates 2019 should not be assumed to be a low-risk outlier. Because 2019 sits between the low-recall 2017 and the elevated 2021 while still logging substantial complaints, it is a condition-dependent buy: only proceed with a thorough mechanical inspection and complete service history.

6
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
297
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
953
Owner complaints
14 involved a crash · 5 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 953 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train365
Engine139
Unknown Or Other54
Power Train,Engine41
Engine & Engine Cooling38
Back Over Prevention21
Structure19
Electrical System12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 297 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
24B47 S12025-05-10Unknown Or OtherCERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
TSB 25-21262025-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service…
SSM 534952025-03-14Unknown Or OtherSome 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
24E122025-02-05Power TrainNEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emission Recall 24E12 Certain 2018-2020 Model Year F-150…
SSM 533052025-01-17Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2019 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F get?

EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.