Does the 2019 Ford F-350 have a tailgate recall?

Yes. Recall 19V864000 covers 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks with electric tailgate latch release switches, where water may enter the wiring and cause problems.

How many structure and body complaints does the 2019 F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 F-350, which is about 6% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.

At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 F-350 is 15,000 miles, though several owners reported issues in the first few hundred miles.

Are the tailgate problems dangerous?

NHTSA data ties 2 crashes to Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 F-350, mostly from tailgates opening while towing trailers, though no fires or injuries are recorded.

Is the 2019 F-350's driveshaft insulator recall related to these tailgate complaints?

No. Recall 22V087000 addresses a separate issue where underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft; it does not involve the tailgate latch.

2019 Ford F-350 Structure & Body Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Ford F-350, about 6% of its 466 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 15,000. Two crashes are tied to this area, mostly involving tailgates opening unexpectedly, and Ford issued related recalls covering tailgate latches and driveshaft insulators.

Structure & Body complaints: 27; 6% of 466
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 15,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical body and structure symptoms owners report

Power tailgates unlatch and drop open on their own while driving or towing, sometimes damaging trailers behind the truck.
Some owners report the tailgate opening repeatedly, in one case eight times, often without any dashboard warning.
A few owners describe the tailgate opening after the key fob was accidentally pressed while in a pocket.
Door latches, particularly on the driver's door, have frozen shut in cold weather, preventing the door from closing properly.
One owner reported a delayed recall repair because replacement parts for the tailgate latch were unavailable at the dealer.

When 2019 Ford F-350 body and structure complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 11, 2018, latest Feb 14, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2018 to Feb 2025; peak Jan 2021 (3).

Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Ford F-350

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-350 model year

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

20055 (2%)
20064 (1%)
20072 (3%)
200811 (5%)
20094 (9%)
20102 (4%)
20116 (3%)
20125 (3%)
20134 (5%)
20142 (2%)
20155 (2%)
20162 (1%)
201756 (10%)
201824 (12%)
201927 (6%)
202016 (9%)
20217 (7%)
20229 (8%)
20235 (12%)
20244 (9%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Ford F-350 have a tailgate recall?: Yes. Recall 19V864000 covers 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks with electric tailgate latch release switches, where water may enter the wiring and cause problems.
How many structure and body complaints does the 2019 F-350 have?: NHTSA lists 27 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 F-350, which is about 6% of the 466 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do structure and body problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 F-350 is 15,000 miles, though several owners reported issues in the first few hundred miles.
Are the tailgate problems dangerous?: NHTSA data ties 2 crashes to Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 F-350, mostly from tailgates opening while towing trailers, though no fires or injuries are recorded.
Is the 2019 F-350's driveshaft insulator recall related to these tailgate complaints?: No. Recall 22V087000 addresses a separate issue where underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft; it does not involve the tailgate latch.