Worst 2019 Ford F-350 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Suspension Failures
Wheel Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford F-350.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 265 | 2 | — | 22,006 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 215 | 3 | — | 24,576 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 39 | 1 | — | 25,820 mi | |
| Body Structure | 20 | 2 | — | 16,223 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 1 | 78,674 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 15 | — | — | 38,625 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 15 | 2 | — | 22,463 mi | |
| Fuel System | 12 | — | 2 | 41 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 9 | — | — | 33,417 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 9 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 8 | — | — | 30,850 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | 1 | — | 25,132 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch | 5 | — | — | 33,250 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 5 | — | — | 20,977 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Multiple Axle | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Tailgate | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Ford F-350
15 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,736,947 vehicles.
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.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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-350 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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