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2019 Ford F-250 SD Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 09/08/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 10.5× the fleet median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.
1,162Complaints
12Recalls
16Crashes
10Fires
12Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Steering (66.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Steering complaints here are 10.5× the median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.

An open NHTSA investigation (PE24014, opened May 2024) covers Fuel/propulsion System, but no recall has been issued for it yet.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering772 · 66.4%RecalledRecall 20E090000
Suspension671 · 57.7%No official action
Wheels86 · 7.4%No official action
Power Train42 · 3.6%RecalledRecall 18V802000
Fuel/propulsion System30 · 2.6%Under investigationPE24014
Electrical System29 · 2.5%Investigation closedPE18011 → recall 19V864000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

STEERING772 · 66.4%
SUSPENSION671 · 57.7%
Unspecified / other113 · 9.7%
WHEELS86 · 7.4%
POWER TRAIN42 · 3.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM30 · 2.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 2.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION21 · 1.8%
ENGINE19 · 1.6%
STRUCTURE:BODY17 · 1.5%

Percentages are the share of the 1,162 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 12 campaigns

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 19V808000 · 2019 · reported 11/12/2019

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:body:roof And Pillars

NHTSA campaign 19V880000 · 2019 · reported 12/11/2019

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Steering

NHTSA campaign 20E090000 · 2020 · reported 12/10/2020

If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Tires

NHTSA campaign 21V155000 · 2021 · reported 03/10/2021

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch

NHTSA campaign 19V864000 · 2019 · reported 12/04/2019

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Engine

NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · 2019 · reported 04/08/2019

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission

NHTSA campaign 18V802000 · 2018 · reported 11/14/2018

Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields

NHTSA campaign 22V087000 · 2022 · reported 02/16/2022

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 22V252000 · 2022 · reported 04/14/2022

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 22V644000 · 2022 · reported 08/26/2022

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual

NHTSA campaign 23V420000 · 2023 · reported 06/09/2023

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · 2025 · reported 09/04/2025

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON A PAVED HIGHWAY UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES, ON A DRY ROAD WE DROVE OVER A BRIDGE NORMALLY. UPON CROSSING THE BRIDGE…”NHTSA complaint 11296809 — filed 01/03/2020 · STEERING
“ON THREE OCCASION NOW WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED AROUND 75-80 MPH THE VEHICLE STARTED SHAKING AND I COULDN'T…”NHTSA complaint 11292039 — filed 12/30/2019 · STEERING
“WHEN HITTING A ROUGH PATCH OR EXPANSION JOINT ON ROAD GOING AROUND 45 MPH OR HIGHER THE TRUCK STARTS VIBRATING REALLY BAD. THIS HAS HAPPENED…”NHTSA complaint 11292022 — filed 12/30/2019 · STEERING

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-250 SD?

Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 772 of 1,162 NHTSA complaints (66.4%), followed by suspension (671), unspecified/other issues (113), wheels (86). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ford F-250 SD have?

1,162 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?

Yes — 12 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V808000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2019 Ford F-250 SD's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE24014) into fuel/propulsion system that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 09/08/2026.