P01712019 FORD F-150

How to Fix P0171 Code on Ford F-150

System Too Lean (Bank 1)

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Last reported case: 6 months ago

Based on 5 owner reports

What is P0171?

P0171 indicates your engine's Bank 1 is running with too much air and not enough fuel, which is called a 'lean' condition. This is a medium-severity powertrain issue that can reduce fuel economy and performance, and it's commonly triggered by vacuum leaks or faulty sensors. Based on 551 reports, repairs for this code average $4596, with Ford Mustangs and F-150s being among the most frequently affected vehicles.

Common Causes:

  • Vacuum leaks in intake hoses or gaskets (reported in numerous discussion clusters)
  • Faulty mass airflow (MAF) or oxygen (O2) sensors
  • Clogged or failing fuel injectors
  • Fuel delivery issues like a weak fuel pump or clogged filter

Symptoms:

  • Check Engine Light is illuminated
  • Reduced engine power or hesitation during acceleration
  • Poor fuel economy
  • Rough idle or engine misfires

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🚗P0171 on 2019 FORD F-150

This page focuses specifically on P0171 issues reported by 2019 FORD F-150 owners. The experiences and fixes below are from real owners of this exact vehicle.

Symptoms Reported by 2019 FORD F-150 Owners:

accelerationcheck engine lightcodehesitationp0171 lean condition

Parts Often Involved:

maf sensor

What Owners Say

Real experiences from 2019 FORD F-150 owners

4 reports
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Cleaned the MAF sensor, still getting the code.
F150Forum_UserAug 202534
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Experiencevia reddit_post
Check engine light with P0171 lean condition on my 2017 F-150 5.0L.
F150Forum_UserAug 202534
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Cleaned the MAF sensor, still getting the code. Hesitation on acceleration.
F150Forum_UserAug 202534
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Experiencevia reddit_post
P0171 Lean Bank 1 - 2017 F-150 Check engine light with P0171 lean condition on my 2017 F-150 5.0L.
F150Forum_UserAug 202534
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These are real experiences shared by 2019 FORD F-150 owners on automotive forums and communities. Results may vary based on vehicle condition and repair quality.

About This Data

This page aggregates 5 discussions about P0171 from 2019 FORD F-150 owners across automotive communities.

Success rate (0%) is calculated from posts where owners confirmed whether their fix resolved the issue.

Last updated: 8/20/2025