2019 FORD F-250 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2019 FORD F-250 SD has 2 complaints and 71 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report a front-end shaking and vibration issue referred to as "Death Wobble" occurring at speeds between 40 and 70 MPH. The cause of the shaking was not determined and dealers reportedly offered no assistance.
Common Issues
- Death Wobble. Front end of the vehicle shakes and vibrates abnormally at speeds between 40 and 70 MPH, affecting vehicle control and driver comfort. Dealer assistance was reportedly unavailable.
There are 71 recalls affecting multiple systems on the vehicle. These recalls cover a broad range of components including safety features, powertrain, electrical systems, and structural elements. Below are some of the key recalls relevant to the 2019 FORD F-250 SD.
Recalls
- Rearview camera system. (NHTSA 25V572000) Approximately 1,456,417 vehicles affected due to rearview cameras that may display distorted, inverted, or blank images when in reverse. This reduces rear visibility, increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace cameras free of charge.
- Rearview camera connection. (NHTSA 22V252000) About 21,904 vehicles affected by poor electrical connections causing intermittent blank or distorted rearview images. Dealers will replace cameras at no cost.
- Rearview camera lens coating. (NHTSA 22V644000) Affects 277,040 vehicles where degradation of anti-reflective coating causes foggy or cloudy camera images. Dealers will replace rearview cameras free of charge.
- Transmission case defect. (NHTSA 18V802000) Four vehicles affected by incorrect transmission casting that can result in an unsecured park pawl assembly and unintended vehicle movement. Dealers will inspect and replace transmissions as needed.
- Driveshaft fracture risk. (NHTSA 22V087000) About 247,445 vehicles with underbody insulators that can loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft causing fractures, leading to loss of drive power or loss of control. Repairs include inspection and securing insulators.
- Tailgate latch malfunction. (NHTSA 19V864000) 231,664 vehicles with potential water intrusion causing short circuits and unintended tailgate openings. Dealers will modify wiring and install new tailgate handle switches free of charge.
- Seat belt pretensioner fire hazard. (NHTSA 19V880000) 490,574 vehicles risk vehicle fires from sparks igniting carpeting or insulation when pretensioners deploy. Dealers will apply heat-resistant tape and modify insulation at no cost.
- Daytime Running Lights (DRL) defect. (NHTSA 19V808000) 86,296 vehicles where DRL may not dim properly, reducing other drivers’ visibility. Dealers will reprogram BCM software free of charge.
- Tire durability issue. (NHTSA 21V155000) 15,769 vehicles equipped with Continental tires cured too long, possibly causing sidewall breaks and sudden air loss. Dealers will inspect and replace defective tires at no cost.
- Stabilizer kit steering lock risk. (NHTSA 20E090000) 102 vehicles with accessory stabilizer kits where foam ring may block piston ports, causing potential steering lock-up. Dealers will install revised shock assemblies free of charge.
Owners dealing with recurring repairs, safety-related malfunctions, or unresolved recall issues on the 2019 FORD F-250 SD may want to consult their state’s lemon law provisions to understand their possible rights. Multiple recalls and complaints related to critical vehicle functions warrant careful attention to defect resolutions.
2019 FORD F-250 SD Summary
2019
Model Year
2
Total Complaints
12
Total Recalls
3649416
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2019 FORD F-250 SD
1456417 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
691133 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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."
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
21904 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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."
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
247445 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
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.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
277040 vehicles affected
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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.
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
15769 vehicles affected
TIRES
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.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
102 vehicles affected
STEERING
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
131068 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
86296 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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."
Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
490574 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
231664 vehicles affected
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
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.
Risk: Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
4 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Complaints
2019 FORD F-250 SD
ID: 2108565STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving between 4O - 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced the "Death Wobble", causing the front end of the vehicle to shake and vibrate abnormally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.
2019 FORD F-250 SD
ID: 2108564SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving between 4O - 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced the "Death Wobble", causing the front end of the vehicle to shake and vibrate abnormally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.