2019 Ford F-450 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2019 Ford F-450 carries a complaint index of 80, ranking 5th-worst among 21 model years, and is rated Avoid. Steering (39% of complaints) and suspension issues (26%) dominate, backed by 13 recall campaigns.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #5 of 21 F-450 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 23
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 13
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 1
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 4
- Top issue
- Steering
Top 2019 Ford F-450 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering9 (39%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (26%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (22%)
- Engine4 (17%)
- Other3 (13%)
- Structure & Body3 (13%)
- Brakes2 (9%)
- Electrical System2 (9%)
- Fuel System2 (9%)
- Airbags1 (4%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front end wobbles or shakes at highway speeds, described by some owners as a 'death wobble,' sometimes worsening after hitting a pothole.
- Adaptive steering fault messages appear and the steering wheel can turn far off-center on its own while driving.
- Steer tires lose chunks of tread with no obvious cause, requiring warranty replacement.
- A transmission wiring harness came loose, wrapped around the driveshaft, tore off a coolant line, and caused grinding noises at highway speed.
- Front stabilizer shocks and drag links have been replaced multiple times without resolving persistent wheel hop and uneven tire wear.
- The driver's seat moved backward on its own while driving, and the radio activated independently along with a fogged windshield.
2019 Ford F-450 recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
- NHTSA 23V420000Jun 9, 2023Other691,133 vehicles
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
- NHTSA 22V644000Aug 26, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras277,040 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
2019 compared with other F-450 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford F-450 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 F-450 has a complaint index of 80, the 5th-worst of 21 model years for this truck, earning an Avoid rating relative to other F-450 years.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Ford F-450?
- Steering is the top problem area, making up 39% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,500 miles, followed by suspension, wheels and tire issues at 26%.
- Does the 2019 Ford F-450 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns tied to the 2019 F-450, covering areas including rearview cameras, seat belt pretensioners, tailgate wiring, and daytime running lights, though none are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2019 F-450 compare to other years?
- Its complaint index of 80 is worse than most other F-450 years; only 2020 (90), 2022 (95), and 2024 (85) score higher, while 2015 and 2016 rate Best with indexes of 15 and 10.