2019 Ford F-250 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 F-250 years
The 2019 Ford F-250 ranks worst of 16 model years, with a complaint index of 100, 1,164 complaints, and 11 recalls. Steering (67% share) and Suspension, Wheels & Tires (60% share) dominate, with median failure mileage around 20,000.
- Complaints
- 1,164
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 16 / 11
- Injuries / deaths
- 12 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 Ford F-250 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering776 (67%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires698 (60%)
- Other116 (10%)
- Fuel System49 (4%)
- Transmission & Powertrain45 (4%)
- Electrical System36 (3%)
- Engine36 (3%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras31 (3%)
- Structure & Body29 (2%)
- Brakes27 (2%)
What owners report
- Owners report violent steering wheel shaking and loss of control after hitting bumps or rough pavement, often described as 'death wobble.'
- The truck can feel like it jumps sideways or veers sharply when driving over rough concrete or potholes at highway speed.
- Suspension shaking after minor bumps has caused some drivers to lose control, sometimes resulting in a crash.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in crashes involving deer strikes and rock impacts.
- One owner reported the transmission shifted out of park on its own while the truck was stationary, causing it to roll into an object.
- A low fuel pressure gauge complaint was linked to a fire that fully engulfed and destroyed the vehicle.
2019 Ford F-250 recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
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 driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
- NHTSA 23V420000Jun 9, 2023Other691,133 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
- NHTSA 22V644000Aug 26, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras277,040 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
2019 compared with other F-250 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford F-250 a bad year?
- Among 16 model years of the F-250, 2019 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and a verdict of Avoid based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Ford F-250?
- Steering issues account for 67% of complaints, followed by Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 60%, both with median failure mileage near 20,000.
- Does the 2019 Ford F-250 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2019 F-250, covering areas including cameras, seat belts, tailgate wiring, and tires.
- What mileage do 2019 F-250 steering problems show up at?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 20,200 for the 2019 F-250 overall, with steering complaints centered around 20,000 miles.
- Which F-250 years are better than 2019?
- Years like 2010, 2013, 2023, and 2024 rank as Best, with complaint index values of 7, 0, 13, and 20 respectively, far below 2019's 100.