2019 Ford F-350 Problems

Severe Issues

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ford F-350.

20182020
Complaints
731
Crashes
16
Fires
6
Injuries
12
Fatalities
Recalls
15

Worst 2019 Ford F-350 Problems

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

#1265 complaints

Steering Defects

Avg mileage:22,006 mi
Crash-related:2
#2215 complaints

Suspension Failures

Avg mileage:24,576 mi
Crash-related:3
#339 complaints

Wheel Issues

Avg mileage:25,820 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford F-350.

Steering Defects
265
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
22,006
Suspension Failures
215
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
24,576
Wheel Issues
39
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,820
Body Structure
20
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
16,223
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
78,674
Backup Camera
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
38,625
Electrical Faults
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
22,463
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
41
Transmission / Drivetrain
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,417
Suspension:Front
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,000
Brakes
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,000
Wipers & Visibility
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
30,850
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
25,132
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,250
Unintended Acceleration
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
20,977
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Diesel Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension:Multiple Axle
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Tailgate
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Ford F-350

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-350 — FAQ

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

Is the 2019 Ford F-350 reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2019 Ford F-350 has 731 NHTSA complaints, 16 crash-related, and 15 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Steering Defects with 265 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Ford F-350?
Top reported problems: Steering Defects (265 complaints, avg 22,006 mi); Suspension Failures (215 complaints, avg 24,576 mi); Wheel Issues (39 complaints, avg 25,820 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-350?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 24,624 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-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Ford F-350 include 16 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 12 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-350 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-350?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2019 Ford F-350 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-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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