2019 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 36 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250, 3% of the year's 1,164 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 32,500 miles. A related recall (19V808000) covers Daytime Running Lights that fail to dim, but most owner reports describe unrelated issues like unintended tailgate openings and blind-spot system faults.
- Electrical System complaints
- 36
- 3% of 1,164
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 32,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Electronic tailgate opens on its own while driving or parked, in some cases dropping cargo or striking nearby drivers.
- Blind spot and cross traffic system faults trigger intermittently, sometimes pointing to the rear driver-side sensor.
- Dash lights, radio, and other cab electronics flicker on and off, reported most often when using an attached plow.
- Multiple electrical systems fail at once, including air conditioning, power windows, door locks, turn signals, and the touch screen, sometimes with the air bag warning light on.
- Owners report the tailgate reopening even after the tailgate recall repair was performed.
When 2019 Ford F-250 electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 4, 2019, latest Aug 17, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2019 Ford F-250
- NHTSA 19V808000Nov 12, 2019Electrical System86,296 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.
Electrical System complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many electrical complaints does the 2019 Ford F-250 have?
- NHTSA lists 36 Electrical System complaints for the 2019 F-250, which is 3% of the 1,164 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford F-250 electrical system?
- Yes. Recall 19V808000 covers 2018-2019 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks whose Daytime Running Lights may not dim when the headlight switch is turned on. Ford dealers reprogram the Body Control Module free of charge.
- What is the most common electrical complaint on the 2019 F-250?
- Owners most often describe the tailgate opening unexpectedly while driving or parked, along with intermittent blind spot and cross traffic system faults.
- At what mileage do 2019 F-250 electrical problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2019 F-250 is 32,500 miles.
- Were there any fires linked to electrical complaints?
- NHTSA records show 2 fires and 1 injury among the complaints filed in this category for the 2019 F-250.