KnownCarProblems2019 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 1,165 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the steering (67% of complaints, typically around 20,000 miles). It is the most complained-about F-250 SD model year since 2000 and has 11 recalls.
Most common 2019 Ford F-250 SD problems
Steering
776 complaints · 67%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: linkages, steering control module, column.
My truck has the "death wobble" for the second time. It was repaired at 12,000 miles for this problem and is doing it again at 20,000. When I hit a rough place in the road or a bridge joint the steering will start shaking terribly. The only way to stop it is to come to almost a complete stop. This almost killed me…
Going 70 MPH down the highway I crossed a railroad crossing the truck started shaking so violently I thought the truck was going to break in half. I slowed down to almost a dead stop before I could regain control of the truck.
Suspension
678 complaints · 58%Half of these problems showed up before 19,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
While driving at 65 MPH, on an interstate and crossing at bridges with a right or left turn, vehicle began a violent shaking and uncontrollable movement with lose of steering control on the road. This is frequently called a death wobble. It was as if the front end fell off the vehicle unable to steer. I am a retired…
I was driving on the hwy at about 70mph. Truck transitioned from road to new road construction and truck immediately started experiencing tire wobble in both front wheels with steering wheel violently shaking and spinning left to right and vice versa. This happened right about 20000 miles on a 2019 Ford f-250 fx4. And…
Other or unspecified
113 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles.
Going 65-70 miles on freeway and my truck starts to shake out of control. I haven't had it more that 4 months and this has already happened 3 times. I have looked online to see if this had happened to anyone before and it has. Its something they call a death wobble. It is very scary and nothing I can do to control it.…
Me and my wife were driving down the highway 70-80 MPH, and the truck began to wobble side to side, and I thought it was a flat tire. We slowed down to make sure everything was ok, and nothing was wrong. I started back on the highway, and about 10 minutes later we hit a bump going roughly 75 MPH, and the truck again…
Wheels and tires
91 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 20,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim.
Purchased a 2019 Ford f250 super duty, super crew cab, four wheel drive truck. Drove great until 21k miles. The notorious "death wobble" common to these trucks has started. Driving I-25 last night, truck shook violently after driving over a bridge at 75 MPH with loss of any control. Immediately let up on the throttle…
In asheville, nc; driving 2019 f250 on interstate highway at approximately 70 MPH in a straight line, rough pavement created a severe shaking (wobble) to the entire truck. Had to pull over onto the shoulder of the highway and almost stop before shaking/wobble ceased. Checked to ensure all tires were inflated and…
Fuel system
50 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 133,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, fuel filter.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the…
This vehicle was manufactured with a defective fuel injector pump that has LED to excessive wear and damage to the engine. We have experienced catastrophic failure with a repair estimate pending of over $17,000. When the components failed, our driver was on a dangerous section of road. He was not struck by other…
Transmission
46 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 21,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, axle assembly.
While driving at 55 MPH, the transmission began downshifting going straight from 5th to 1st and coming to a stop in the highway. After stopping, it would not move when pressing the gas pedal. There were no warning or check engine lights before or after it stopped.
It happen around 1815, when I experience the death wobble, the truck violently started shaking and it was felted on the front end of my Ford f250 super duty truck. It occur at a speed of 65 miles per hour. While driving on the over pass of the freeway and going over the groove in the road. It was a frightening…
Electrical
33 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 32,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, adas, seat heater, body control module/bcm.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford f-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to display while reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure recurred while reversing. The…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford f-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated without warning. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle operated normally once restarted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure…
Backup camera
28 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: sensing system, warnings, rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(r). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated.…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford f-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview display displayed a blurry, distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ford F-250 SD recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning january 2026 and june 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v270. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 8, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 lincoln mkc, mustang, f-350 sd, f-250 sd, f-450 sd, 2015-2017 lincoln navigator, expedition, 2015-2018 edge, transit connect, 2016-2019 f-550 sd, transit, 2017-2019 econoline, and 2019 ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail the owner's manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, "head restraints."
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 14, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s51.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and 2017-2020 lincoln continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 2, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20c19.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 f-150, super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Body and structure: underbody shields
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 7, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 f-250 and f-350 super duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on march 27, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s10.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 f-150, 2018-2020 f-250, f-350, and 2019 escape vehicles equipped with continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the b-pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 20, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s52.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercrew cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the b-pillar area.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 20, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s48.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 super duty f-250, f-350, and f-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.
Lights: headlights
Risk: Drl that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began november 25, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19c10.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 f-250, f-350 and f-450 super duty trucks. The daytime running lights (drl) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "on" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Engine
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began may 31, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s11.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18v894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 7, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18s36.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty and f-450 super duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Sogefi secondary diesel fuel filter leak
Summary
The office of defect investigations (odi) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (my) 2015-2021 ford motor company (ford) f-250, 350, 450, and 550 super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. Odi has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, ford, and the filter manufacturer, allevard sogefi USA (sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 bar, while the second
Power tailgate release systems
Summary
In january 2021, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a recall query (rq21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (my) 2017-2019 f-250/350/450 ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in january 2020, ford also implemented a production update in november 2019.â at the time of the rq opening, odi had received eleven (11) vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs). Odi sent an information request (ir) to ford in february 2021. In numerous meetings after receiving their ir response, ford highlighted the drop in claims since the recall and production update and communicated how they were unable to verify the ownersâ complaints o
Power tailgate opens unintended
Summary
By letter dated december 4, 2019, ford motor company (ford) notified the office of defects investigation (odi) of a safety defect that may exist in model years (my) 2017 through 2019 ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450 vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate. Following the receipt of five consumer complaints alleging unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge, while the vehicles were in motion, NHTSA opened this investigation to assess the manufacturer's data including warranty claims, field reports, design changes, etc.in vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate, water can enter the electrical wiring system and may cause a short circuit resulting in the unintended
Questions about the 2019 Ford F-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (776 complaints, typically around 20,000 miles); suspension (678 complaints, typically around 19,500 miles); other or unspecified (113 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 11 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 3, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Ford F-250 SD?
- It is the most complained-about F-250 SD model year since 2000, with 1,165 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.