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2019 Ford F-250 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 10.7× the fleet median for that category across the 1655 model-years tracked on this site.
1,151Complaints
4Recalls
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 (66.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.

Steering complaints here are 10.7× the median for that category across the 1655 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.

2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Steering766 · 66.6%No official action
Suspension667 · 57.9%No official action
Wheels86 · 7.5%No official action
Power Train41 · 3.6%RecalledRecall 20V576000 · Recall 19V688000
Fuel/propulsion System30 · 2.6%Under investigationPE24014
Electrical System28 · 2.4%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

STEERING766 · 66.6%
SUSPENSION667 · 57.9%
Unspecified / other110 · 9.6%
WHEELS86 · 7.5%
POWER TRAIN41 · 3.6%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM30 · 2.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM28 · 2.4%
BACK OVER PREVENTION20 · 1.7%
ENGINE19 · 1.7%
STRUCTURE:BODY16 · 1.4%

Percentages are the share of the 1,151 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 — 4 campaigns

Engine

NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · 2018 · reported 12/18/2018

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Seats:front Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · 2019 · reported 08/28/2019

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

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

Power Train:axle Assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V576000 · 2020 · reported 09/23/2020

An improperly welded axle may affect 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

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

NHTSA campaign 19V688000 · 2019 · reported 09/30/2019

A broken passenger side rear axle could result in a loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle still when in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, 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

“WHEN HITTING SOME BUMPS ON THE ROAD AT HIGHWAY SPEED (40 TO 80 MPH.) THE VEHICLE CAN BEGIN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND WILL NOT STOP…”NHTSA complaint 11296998 — filed 01/03/2020 · STEERING
“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

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?

Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 766 of 1,151 NHTSA complaints (66.6%), followed by suspension (667), unspecified/other issues (110), wheels (86). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

1,151 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 16 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V894000. 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's reported problems?

2 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 07/12/2026.