2019 FORD F-250 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1,907
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 FORD F-250
The 2019 FORD F-250 has received a total of 1,907 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY, SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (765 complaints), Suspension (665 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (110 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 FORD F-250
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2019 FORD F-250, potentially affecting up to 1,726,770 vehicles.
Recall 20V576000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 9,628 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners...
View full details →Recall 19V633000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
| 639,137 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this...
View full details →Recall 19V633000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 639,137 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this...
View full details →Recall 19V688000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
| 28,579 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with electronically locking rear differentials. The passenger side rear axle shaft may fail prematurely due to a material issue.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side rear axle shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall...
View full details →Recall 18V894000 — ENGINE
| 410,289 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 FORD F-250
1,907 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 FORD F-250. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The rear view backup camera will get scrambled or become blurry from time to time . It is happening more frequently causing the inability to know what is behind you when backing up.
The rear view backup camera will get scrambled or become blurry from time to time . It is happening more frequently causing the inability to know what is behind you when backing up.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact purchased four aftermarket steel rims for the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to have the rims balanced, and the contact was advised by the technician that the steel rims were not rated for a 3/4-ton vehicle. The contact stated that the seller's website had listed the rims as compatible for a 3/4-ton vehicle. The contact returned the rims to the seller; however, the contact felt that the seller should have correctly identified the wheels for the correct vehicle weight, because the vehicle was used to haul trailers.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the abnormal sound and the illuminated check engine warning light was unknown. The contact was notified of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to have the VIN added to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while cleaning the steering wheel, the steering column became loose. No warning light was illuminated. An Independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.
Safety Rating for the 2019 FORD F-250
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 FORD F-250 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 FORD F-250
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 FORD F-250. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB 18-2356 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Some 2019 F-Super Duty 176-inch wheelbase Crew Cab vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, a midship 48-gallon fuel tank, and built on 24-Jun-2018 and through 31-Aug-2018 may exhibit a whistle noise at the front of the fuel tank under the left hand side of the vehicle when the fuel level...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 FORD F-250
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-250
- 2014 FORD F-250 — 232 complaints
- 2015 FORD F-250 — 424 complaints
- 2016 FORD F-250 — 419 complaints
- 2017 FORD F-250 — 1,710 complaints
- 2018 FORD F-250 — 614 complaints
- 2019 FORD F-250 (current)
- 2020 FORD F-250 — 328 complaints
- 2021 FORD F-250 — 191 complaints
- 2022 FORD F-250 — 133 complaints
Other FORD Models
- FORD F-150 — 45,660 total complaints
- FORD EXPLORER — 42,140 total complaints
- FORD ESCAPE — 34,654 total complaints
- FORD FOCUS — 29,539 total complaints
- FORD FUSION — 28,243 total complaints
- FORD TAURUS — 23,867 total complaints
- FORD WINDSTAR — 19,456 total complaints
- FORD EDGE — 17,247 total complaints