2019 FORD F-250 Electrical System Problems

28 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 2019 FORD F-250

28 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 FORD F-250. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#11695534 |
The rear view camera is not working when placing the vehicle in reverse. The dash screen is blank even though it changes to appropriate display mode. The area where camera image is supposed to be to display is blank.
#11676211 |
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown, and the battery was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the bulb failed to illuminate. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two more times and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic and the headlight bulbs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to replace the battery and filters. The contact replaced the battery and filters; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel. The filters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed...
#11667687 |
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and lost motive power. The contact reversed over to the right side of the roadway and exited the vehicle. The contact inspected under the hood but found no cause for the failure. The contact re-entered the vehicle, shifted into reverse, and reversed back into the driveway. The contact stated the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that rodents had chewed on the wiring harness, and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
#11616094 |
Over the last two years my vehicle will display down hill decent, vehicle is not in park, and the wrench light will all display on my screen for no reason. I will pull over and shut the vehicle off and restart the vehicle and all of the messages will go away. Ford hass updatd my software but the messages keep returning. No codes are displayed and the truck runs fine. Ford knows of the issue but they will not fix the issue due to no recall.
#11612433 |
We are experiencing issues with the AC / Radio Control Head in our 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty, Crew-Cab Truck. Some of the controls for the AC unit are inoperable specifically the re-circulation control. As a result, the AC system is delivering humid air, and the system is also delivering extremely unpleasant odors into the cab of the vehicle. Some more serious than others including, exhaust fumes, engine compartment oil and gas odors, and sewage odors when stopped at an intersection. This has been going on for over 6 months now and the local dealership including Ford customer Service continue to inform me the part is on back order. After researching this further, it appears Ford is experiencing this problem with their Explorers, and it has become a recall for this model. This has become a serious issue for us as we experience nausea, headaches and our clothing absorbs these...
#11607375 |
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the taillights failed to operate properly, and the radio stopped working. An unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the headlights remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off, and the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3.
#11600273 |
a/c blower fan blowing irregular cutting out and returning to blow. eventually stopped and replaced the blower, still not working. took to local mechanic pressed on fuses and relays and blower worked for a day. took to another shop to get second opinion and to repair issue. same thing checked fuses and said vehicle was working as planed. 1 day later same issue no air. returned to same shop to re investigate issue, claimed wiring harness and fuse box under hood to be replaced. (remove dash, remove freon, flush system, refill with freon, run wiring around front of engine compartment, reinstall all the above for 6k) all of this for a melted fuse (#43) and a possible burnt wire. if new harness is same gauged wiring, then what is stop from another burning issue? picked up truck for another opinion to repairing or replacing harness. at this time still no...
#11572877 |
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated without warning. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle operated normally once restarted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was in low gear and in colder temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
#11557113 |
The vehicle will not start. There will be times that it will start nicely but we are unsure on when the next failed start will be. When turning the key in the ignition it will just light up the dashboard and radio but will not turn over or start. Sometimes we are able to get it to start after a few tries, other times is has taken us an entire day to get it to start. Not very reliable since we purchased this vehicle for pulling a camping trailer and we are afraid that it will leave us stranded. Some research has indicated that maybe the circuit board is bad, but i have seen no recalls or anything specific coming from Ford Company. Last occurrence was Thanksgiving Day when we were visiting family out of town!!
#11544070 | Fire
My wife and children we driving when smoke appeared from the engine area, the engine warning lights came on and the engine lost power, the cab filled with smoke from the vents as she got the truck to the side of the road and used one fire extinguisher that we had in the truck others came and helped extinguish with water as well as police and fire dept. A police report is filed as well as a insurance claim and I have asked for a fire investigation, there is a serious problem with this vehicle. Note: This vehicle was just at 5 star ford for recall updates and no issues were noted.
#11503621 |
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel and vehicle lost electrical and motive power and then stalled. The contact’s husband was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway; however, the contact stated that she was trapped in the vehicle due to the loss of power. The vehicle was towed to dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle lost power due to the door sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that she was concerned for her safety. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was assisted with warranty coverage. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000. The VIN was unavailable.
#11496716 |
2019 FORD F-250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEF SYSTEM SAFETY RECALL.
#11496737 |
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to display while reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure recurred while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred mostly while it was raining. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tailgate wiring harness had experienced an electrical short. The tailgate wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was significantly distorted. The contact contacted a second dealer, Fred Beans Ford of Washington (359 NJ-31, Washington, NJ 07882) who informed him that there could be moisture...
#11459642 |
The power open tailgate will randomly open without any initiation from the operator either from the key fob, dash mounted release button or tailgate release handle. This occurred several times including while the vehicle was parked, while backing out of the driveway and while going down a side street at low speeds. During these uninitiated tailgate openings, a clicking noise can be heard from the passenger's side footwell presumably coming from the relay. Damage did occur to the tailgate during one occasion when it opened by itself and struck a wall. This can potentially be a significant safety issue if the tailgate unintentionally opens while driving on the road either by striking a vehicle behind it or causing the payload to fall from the bed of the vehicle.
#11458022 |
Tailgate opens when driving ,taken it to Ford dealer several times and tailgate still opens on its own when driving. Dealer cannot find issue.Opened again after coming home from dealership I called Ford motor company and they told me that if issue couldn't be duplicated Ford could not help me with this Safety Issue This has been going for at least 1 1/2 yrs
#11407251 |
WHILE DRIVING MY 2019 FORD F-250 SUPER-DUTY ON THE HIGHWAY AT NIGHT I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE TOUCH SCREEN RADIO DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS INTENSIFIED SO BRIGHT THAT IT APPEARED AS IF A HEADLIGHT WAS INSIDE THE CAR. WHEN THAT HAPPENED, I FOUND MYSELF TEMPORARILY NIGHT BLINDED AND I STRUGGLED TO HOLD POSITION IN MY LANE. I TRIED TO TURN THE RADIO OFF WITH NO SUCCESS. I MOMENTARILY SWITCHED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OFF AND ON WHICH NORMALLY DIMS THE RADIO DISPLAY BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP EITHER. I GRABBED A TOWEL FROM INSIDE THE CAB AND LAID IT OVER THE DASH AND RADIO SO I COULD BLOCK THE LIGHT AND DRIVE. THERE WAS NO PRIOR MALFUNCTION OR INDICATION OF IMPENDING ISSUE. SINCE THE OCCURRENCE, I HAVE LEARNED THAT FORD HAS A WIDELY KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE SYNC 3 SYSTEM ALONG WITH NUMEROUS FAILED APIM MODULES. UNFORTUNATELY THEY HAVE NOT...
#11395893 |
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY , TAILGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN AND TAILGATE FELL OFF
#11394508 |
WHILE USING MY VEHICLE TO PLOW, THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY SUDDENLY WENT BLANK, I COULD SYNC MY PHONE, THE CLOCK AND DATE NOW APPEARED WITH WITH DIFFERENT DATE/TIME. I CONTACTED CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS ADVISED THAT I HAVE TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BATTERY. AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, THE PLOW PACKAGE OPTION WAS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. I ASKED WHY THIS COST SHOWED BE PAID BY ME, I WAS TOLD TO EXPLORE A BATTERY REBATE.
#11383167 |
TRUCK'S TAILGATE OPENS AUTOMATICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION BUT UNSURE WHAT SPEED AS NO INDICATION THAT TAILGATE IS OPEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE.
#11374295 |
UNINTENDED TAILGATE OPENINGS ; GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 60 MILES PER HOUR THE TAILGATE CAME OPEN AND LOST SOME CARGO . THE VEHICLES BEHIND MINE HAD TO CHANGE LANES AS WELL AS GO OFF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO AVOID A COLLISION .THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER 11 TIMES . THREE TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING , ALL OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. FORD HAS TRIED TO TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITH NO SUCCESS . THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE OVER 70 DAYS SINCE NEW . THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS HAS BEEN REPLACED , FORD PUT IN THE IDENTICAL HARNESS WITH NO NEW IMPROVEMENTS . THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS . FORD ALSO CLAIMS THEY DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH UNINTENDED TAILGATE OPENINGS .THIS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD . THE VEHICLE WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WHEN THIS EVENT OCCURED .
#11374349 |
HAD TAILGATE RECALL DONE IN FEBRUARY 2020. TAILGATE CONTINUES TO OPEN ON ITS OWN. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. RECENT INCIDENT 11/9/2020 TAILGATE OPENED TWICE WHILE ON ROAD AND DAMAGED 5TH WHEEL CAMPER CARGO DOOR. VEHICLE AT DEALER 3 DAYS COULDN'T GET TAILGATE TO REPEAT INCIDENT. ADVISED NOTHING THEY CAN DO. PRIOR TO LEAVING DEALER TAILGATE WOULDN'T OPEN. RECALL FIX HAS NOT WORKED. I SEARCHED INTERNET AND FOUND NUMEROUS OTHERS WHO ARE HAVING SAME PROBLEM.
#11349725 |
WHILE DRIVING & PARKED AIR THE BAG SYMBOL COMES ON ALONG WITH CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT & BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT THE AC BLOWS HOT AIR, WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS, TURN SIGNAL, AND TOUCH SCREEN ALL STOP WORKING. IT'S LIKE YOU ARE COMPLETELY LOCKED IN THE TRUCK.
#11337061 |
I WAS DRIVING 70-75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY F250 TRUCK STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING (AKA THE "SHAKE OF DEATH" OR "DEATH WOBBLE") AND WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE TRUCK. I ALMOST CRASHED. ALL MY BELONGINGS IN MY TRUCK WERE ALL OVER. THE VEHICLE ALMOST FLIPPED. ITS A MIRACLE I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT OUT ALIVE. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY "FIXED" THE "DAMPER ASY". FORD IS NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS ONGOING PROBLEM WITH MANY CUSTOMERS. DOING RESEARCH I REALIZE HOW MANY CLOSE CALLS AND INJURIES PEOPLE HAVE SUFFERED DUE TO THIS PROBLEM ON THE SAME YEAR FORD TRUCKS, THERE IS ALSO A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT THAT'S BEEN PENDING FOR A WHILE APPARENTLY. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON ALL THESE TRUCKS BEFORE TRAGEDY HAPPENS! *TR
#11315594 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE DESTINATION. ADDITIONALLY, ON OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION AND SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TWICE TO BANNER FORD LOCATED AT (1943 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, MANDEVILLE, LA 70471) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT STEERING DAMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.
#11287786 |
TAILGATE OPENS UNEXPECTITALY. HAPPENS AT REST AND WHILE MOVING. DON'T KNOW IT HAS HAPPENED UNTIL EXITING THE VEHICLE OR PUTTING IN REVERSE.
#11282958 |
ELECTRONIC TAILGATE OPENS UP ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR WHILE PARKED. I NEARLY LOST MY CARGO DUE TO THIS WHICH WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, I INJURED MY HAND WHEN THE TAILGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN AND WAS PINCHED BETWEEN THE TAIL GATE AND TRAILER JACK. NOTHING BONES WERE FRACTURED BUT WAS REALLY SORE AND HAD BRUISING AND LACERATION. I FOUND ONLINE HOW THIS WAS PREVIOUSLY INVESTIGATED IN THE 2017 FORD SUPER DUTY BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. I HAVE A 2019 SUPERDUTY AND WAS INJURED AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. I HAVE HAD THE TAILGATE OPEN ON ITS OWN 12 TIMES NOW AND IT IS GETTING WORSE. I HAVE NOT FOUND ANY SPECIFIC ACTION/CONFIGURATION THAT TRIGGERS THIS. IT IS TOTALLY RANDOM. PLEASE HELP
#11267966 |
WHILE USING THE BOSS 8'2" V-PLOW I PURCHASED FOR MY 2019 F250 I EXPERIENCED RADIO FAILURE, DASH LIGHTS AND FUNCTIONS INTERMITTENTLY GOING ON AND OFF. THIS TRUCK WAS PURCHASED WITH A PLOW PREP PACKAGE, IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN MOST OFTEN WHEN THE PLOW IS RAISED TO THE HIGHEST POSITION AND THE CYLINDER BOTTOMS OUT
#11253186 |
SHORTLY AFTER STARTING AND WHILE IN MOTION, RECEIVING A BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT AND A CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM FAULT. IT INDICATES THE DRIVER REAR TO BE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE.

Other 2019 FORD F-250 Problem Areas

Steering 765 complaints Suspension 665 complaints Unknown Or Other 110 complaints Wheels 85 complaints Power Train 39 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 24 complaints Back Over Prevention 20 complaints Engine 19 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 16 complaints Structurebody 16 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 13 complaints Fuel System Diesel 12 complaints Service Brakes 11 complaints Suspensionfront 7 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 5 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Air Bags 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 3 complaints Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control 2 complaints Lane Departure Assist 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringcamerasensor 1 complaint Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm 1 complaint Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gaugefuel Level Floatsensorsending Unit 1 complaint Electrical Systemseat Heaterwiring Harness 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobilityvehicle Controlssteering 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsbulbs 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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