Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 F.
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.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S10) |
| Overall length | 161.4 in |
| Overall width | 69.3 in |
| Overall height | 65 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3020 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 59.8 / 59.8 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 59/41 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 19 / 25 / 21 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Regular Gasoline |
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.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.10 sec | 13.70 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2019 | F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.10 sec | 13.90 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2019 | F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(93 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.30 sec | 14.00 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2019 | F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(87 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.90 sec | 14.50 sec | 450 hp | 4x4 |
| 2019 | F-150 Lariat FX4 Power Stroke SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V6 | 7.90 sec | 16.10 sec | 250 hp | 4x4 |
| 2019 | F-150 XL SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.3L V6 | 7.90 sec | 16.10 sec | 290 hp | 4x4 |
| 2018 | F-150 XLT SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.0L V8 | 5.50 sec | 14.00 sec | 395 hp | RWD |
| 2018 | F-150 Lariat Sport EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 2.7L Twin-Turbo V6 | 5.70 sec | 14.30 sec | 325 hp | 4x4 |
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.
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 2V: 84 inch lbs. 3V: 89 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9 |
| 1 | 32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°. | 32 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-18 | 14 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 30 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°. | 30 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 15 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59 | 15 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 1.5 ft. lbs. | 1.5 ft. lbs |
| 2 | 18 | |
| 1 | Install new manifold studs | 8.8 ft. lbs |
| 1 | Bolts 1-12 | 30 ft. lbs |
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.
All 953 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 297 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24B47 S1 | 2025-05-10 | Unknown Or Other | CERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE |
| TSB 25-2126 | 2025-04-01 | Unknown Or Other | This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service… |
| SSM 53495 | 2025-03-14 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)… |
| 24E12 | 2025-02-05 | Power Train | NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emission Recall 24E12 Certain 2018-2020 Model Year F-150… |
| SSM 53305 | 2025-01-17 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100… |
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EPA figures are 19 city / 25 highway / 21 combined mpg.