2019 Ford F-250 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250.

20182020
Complaints
1,927
per 10K Sold
21.5
US Sales
896,526
Crashes
25
Fires
16
Injuries
23
Fatalities
Recalls
15

Worst 2019 Ford F-250 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1769 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:22,312 mi
Crash-related:6
#2670 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:21,832 mi
Crash-related:8
#385 complaints

Wheel Issues

Avg mileage:21,073 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford F-250.

Steering Defects
769
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
22,312
Suspension Failures
670
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
Avg Miles
21,832
Wheel Issues
85
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
21,073
Transmission / Drivetrain
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
27,349
Electrical Faults
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
43,909
Fuel System
28
complaints
Crashes
Fires
5
Avg Miles
134,000
Backup Camera
21
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
57,348
Engine Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
4
Avg Miles
40,200
Body Structure
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
29,974
Electronic Stability Control
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,140
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
18,646
Diesel Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
126,461
Brakes
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
13,736
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
9,000
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
15,200
Wipers & Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Ford F-250

15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,736,947 vehicles.

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~1,456,417 affected

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.

23V420000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
~691,133 affected

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."

22V644000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~277,040 affected

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.

22V252000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~21,904 affected

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."

22V087000Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · Power Train:driveline:driveshaft
~247,445 affected

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.

21V155000Tires
~15,769 affected

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.

20V576000Power Train:axle Assembly
~9,628 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles. The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.

19V880000Seat Belts:pretensioner · Structure:body:roof And Pillars
~490,574 affected

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.

19V864000Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch
~231,664 affected

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.

19V808000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~86,296 affected

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."

+ 5 more recalls

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2019 Ford F-250 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Ford F-250 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2019 Ford F-250 has 1,927 NHTSA complaints, 25 crash-related, and 15 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 769 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Ford F-250?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (769 complaints, avg 22,312 mi); Suspension Failures (670 complaints, avg 21,832 mi); Wheel Issues (85 complaints, avg 21,073 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Ford F-250?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 25,496 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Ford F-250?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250 include 25 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 23 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2019 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes — 15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,736,947 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford F-250?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2019 Ford F-250 shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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