How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 F-250, which is 2% of the 1,164 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford F-250 tailgate?

Yes. Recall 19V864000, reported in December 2019, covers 2017-2019 Super Duty trucks with electric tailgate latch release switches where water can enter the wiring.

At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 F-250 is 16,566 miles.

Did the tailgate recall fix the problem for owners?

Some owners report the tailgate continued to open on its own after the recall repair was performed, according to complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2019 F-250 worse than other years for these issues?

The 2019 F-250 shows 29 Structure & Body complaints (2% share), lower than 2017's 80 complaints (7% share) but higher in raw count than most other model years listed.

2019 Ford F-250 Structure & Body Problems

Structure & Body issues account for 29 complaints, or 2% of all 1,164 complaints filed for the 2019 Ford F-250. The median mileage at failure is 16,566, and two related recalls (22V087000 and 19V864000) cover driveshaft insulators and tailgate latch wiring.

Structure & Body complaints: 29; 2% of 1,164
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 16,566 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, sometimes at highway speed, damaging cargo or trailers.
Door latches freeze and fail to close properly in cold, wet weather.
Some owners report the tailgate continues to open on its own even after the recall repair was performed.
Front-end develops a heavy head shake or wobble at highway speed that requires hard braking to stop.
The plastic side step can break away under a person's weight while stationary, causing a fall.
Hood latch area cracks and the hood structure separates near the latch loop over time.

When 2019 Ford F-250 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 15, 2019, latest Dec 30, 2025.

29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Dec 2025; peak Nov 2020 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Ford F-250

NHTSA 22V087000Feb 16, 2022Structure & Body247,445 vehicles
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
NHTSA 19V864000Dec 4, 2019Structure & Body231,664 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.

Structure & Body complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20103 (3%)
201114 (4%)
201213 (4%)
20136 (5%)
20145 (3%)
20157 (2%)
20165 (2%)
201780 (7%)
201817 (4%)
201929 (2%)
202015 (6%)
202113 (8%)
20227 (6%)
20232 (5%)
20243 (8%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are structure and body complaints on the 2019 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 29 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 F-250, which is 2% of the 1,164 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford F-250 tailgate?: Yes. Recall 19V864000, reported in December 2019, covers 2017-2019 Super Duty trucks with electric tailgate latch release switches where water can enter the wiring.
At what mileage do these structure and body problems tend to appear?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 F-250 is 16,566 miles.
Did the tailgate recall fix the problem for owners?: Some owners report the tailgate continued to open on its own after the recall repair was performed, according to complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 F-250 worse than other years for these issues?: The 2019 F-250 shows 29 Structure & Body complaints (2% share), lower than 2017's 80 complaints (7% share) but higher in raw count than most other model years listed.