2019 Ford F-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
73/100
#5 most-complained of 16 F-450 years
The 2019 Ford F-450 has 23 NHTSA complaints, 13 recalls, and a Complaint Index of 73, ranking 5th worst among 16 model years. This gives it a Caution verdict, driven mainly by steering complaints (39% share).
- Complaints
- 23
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 4 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2019 Ford F-450 problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners describe a front-end wobble or shaking, sometimes called 'death wobble,' at highway speeds around 70-75 mph, often continuing after steering stabilizer or drag link replacement.
- Some report adaptive steering fault messages where the steering wheel angle no longer matches the direction of travel, with the issue becoming constant and requiring dealer service.
- Several note premature tread separation on the original Continental steer tires, with chunks breaking off despite no obvious cause.
- One owner reported a transmission wire harness that came loose, wrapped around the driveshaft, tore off the driveshaft, and pulled a coolant line loose while driving at 70 mph.
- One driver reported the seat moving backward on its own along with a radio activating by itself and the windshield fogging while driving at various speeds.
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?
- NHTSA data shows 23 complaints and 13 recalls for the 2019 F-450, with a Complaint Index of 73, giving it a Caution verdict relative to other F-450 model years.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2019 Ford F-450?
- Steering is the top problem area, accounting for 39% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 26,500 miles.
- Does the 2019 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2019 F-450, covering areas including rearview cameras, seat belt pretensioners, tailgate wiring, and Daytime Running Lights that failed to dim.
- How does the 2019 F-450 compare to other years?
- The 2019 model ranks 5th worst out of 16 model years with data, with a Complaint Index of 73, better than 2020, 2022, and 2024 but worse than most earlier years.