How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250, about 4% of the 1,164 total complaints filed for that model year.

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

Yes. Recall 18V802000 covers an incorrect transmission case casting that may leave the park pawl assembly unsecured, reported in November 2018.

At what mileage do 2019 F-250 transmission problems occur?

The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 21,000 miles.

What kind of transmission problems do owners report?

Owners describe the truck rolling out of park unexpectedly, violent shaking at highway speed, sudden downshifts, and complete transmission failure while driving.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 F-250, with no fires reported.

2019 Ford F-250 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

Owners filed 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250, about 4% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 21,000. A related recall (18V802000) covers a transmission case casting defect that can leave the park pawl unsecured.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 45; 4% of 1,164
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 21,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicle rolls or shifts out of park on its own while stationary and parked, sometimes without the parking brake engaged.
Truck develops violent front-end shaking or a 'death wobble' at highway speeds, often triggered by hitting a bump or road groove.
Transmission stalls or downshifts abruptly from a high gear straight to first gear, sometimes stopping the vehicle in traffic with no warning lights.
Transmission fails outright while driving, leaving the truck with no power to move forward or backward until restarted.
Fluid leaks reported around the transmission pan gasket, torque converter seal, and transfer case after service visits.

When 2019 Ford F-250 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 15, 2019, latest Aug 17, 2026.

45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2019 to Aug 2026; peak Oct 2022 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Ford F-250

NHTSA 18V802000Nov 14, 2018Transmission & Powertrain4 vehicles
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-250 model year

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

20108 (8%)
201123 (6%)
201218 (6%)
20133 (3%)
20148 (5%)
201519 (6%)
201614 (5%)
201725 (2%)
201815 (4%)
201945 (4%)
202074 (28%)
202125 (15%)
202221 (17%)
20237 (16%)
20246 (16%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2019 Ford F-250 have?: NHTSA lists 45 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250, about 4% of the 1,164 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Ford F-250?: Yes. Recall 18V802000 covers an incorrect transmission case casting that may leave the park pawl assembly unsecured, reported in November 2018.
At what mileage do 2019 F-250 transmission problems occur?: The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 21,000 miles.
What kind of transmission problems do owners report?: Owners describe the truck rolling out of park unexpectedly, violent shaking at highway speed, sudden downshifts, and complete transmission failure while driving.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to these complaints?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 3 injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 F-250, with no fires reported.