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2019 Ford F-350 SD Problems & Recalls

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

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 9.1× the fleet median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.
466Complaints
12Recalls
9Crashes
6Fires
9Injured
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 (57.1% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Steering complaints here are 9.1× the median for that category across the 1647 model-years tracked on this site.

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
Steering266 · 57.1%RecalledRecall 20E090000
Suspension215 · 46.1%No official action
Wheels39 · 8.4%No official action
Structure:body20 · 4.3%RecalledRecall 19V880000 · Recall 22V087000
Engine18 · 3.9%RecalledRecall 19V278000
Electrical System15 · 3.2%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

STEERING266 · 57.1%
SUSPENSION215 · 46.1%
Unspecified / other42 · 9%
WHEELS39 · 8.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY20 · 4.3%
ENGINE18 · 3.9%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM15 · 3.2%
BACK OVER PREVENTION15 · 3.2%
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM14 · 3%
POWER TRAIN12 · 2.6%

Percentages are the share of the 466 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

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

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

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

“HITTING A BUMP OR BRIDGE JUNCTURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (>65) CAUSES A VIOLENT RESONANCE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY AND THE STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 11352325 — filed 08/31/2020 · STEERING
“WHEN TRAVELING @ NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS IF I CROSS UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR ROUGH ROADS THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VIOLENTLY SIDE TO SIDE. WHEN ROAD SMOOTHS…”NHTSA complaint 11351933 — filed 08/29/2020 · STEERING
“TWICE TODAY I EXPERIENCED THE SO CALLED 'DEAD WOBBLE' DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATES 70 MPH. I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF…”NHTSA complaint 11348459 — filed 08/10/2020 · 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-350 SD?

Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 266 of 466 NHTSA complaints (57.1%), followed by suspension (215), unspecified/other issues (42), wheels (39). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2019 Ford F-350 SD have?

466 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2019 Ford F-350 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-350 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. 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.