2019 Ford F-350 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 24 engine-area complaints for the 2019 Ford F-350, 5% of that year's 466 total complaints. Owners reported oil pan/gasket leaks, sudden power loss with stalling, and violent shaking at highway speed, with median failure mileage of 57,000. One related recall (19V278000) covers the engine block heater, not these specific failures.
- Engine complaints
- 24
- 5% of 466
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report oil leaking from the upper oil pan gasket area, sometimes appearing again shortly after cleanup.
- Some describe the truck losing power with a "Reduced Engine Power" or "Service Engine Soon" warning, followed by the engine shutting down while driving, occasionally with a smell of diesel fuel.
- A pattern of violent shaking or vibration through the steering wheel after hitting a bump or rise in the road, described by some as a "death wobble," making the truck hard to control.
- One owner reported a full engine failure while driving, with the motor diagnosed as blown, at 84,000 miles.
- A case of engine RPM spiking on its own while the truck was parked and stationary.
- One report describes an engine fire while towing, with no prior modifications to the vehicle.
When 2019 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 17, 2018, latest Aug 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Ford F-350
- NHTSA 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Engine131,068 vehicles
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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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Engine complaints by F-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2019 Ford F-350 have?
- NHTSA lists 24 engine-area complaints for the 2019 F-350, which is 5% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2019 Ford F-350?
- Yes, recall 19V278000 covers 2017-2019 F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 trucks with an engine block heater; Ford disables the block heater from being used as the remedy. It does not address the oil leak or stalling issues described in complaints.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2019 F-350?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 57,000 miles.
- Did any 2019 F-350 engine complaints involve fire or injury?
- Yes, NHTSA records show 3 fires and 1 injury among the engine-area complaints for this model year, with no crashes reported.