Complaints about the 2019 Ford F-350 SD peaked in 2020, with 104 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Pickup, diesel, 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 17, 2018 to Sep 25, 2026.
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-572 | Sep 3, 2025 | Rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse | Back-over prevention | 1,456,417 | Part replacement |
| 23V-420 | Jun 9, 2023 | Owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints | Equipment | 691,133 | Repair or modification |
| 22V-644 | Aug 26, 2022 | Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image | Back-over prevention | 277,040 | Part replacement |
| 22V-252 | Apr 14, 2022 | Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image | Back-over prevention | 21,904 | Part replacement |
| 22V-087 | Feb 16, 2022 | Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture | Powertrain | 247,445 | Repair or modification |
| 21V-155 | Mar 10, 2021 | On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production | Tires | 15,769 | Part replacement |
| 20E-090 | Dec 9, 2020 | Kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks | Equipment | 102 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-880 | Dec 11, 2019 | If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the… | Seat belts | 490,574 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-864 | Dec 4, 2019 | Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches | Latches and locks | 231,664 | Repair or modification |
| 19V-808 | Nov 12, 2019 | Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position | Lighting | 86,296 | Software update |
| 19V-278 | Apr 8, 2019 | During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged | Engine and cooling | 131,068 | Part replacement |
| 18V-802 | Nov 14, 2018 | Incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement | Powertrain | 4 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
467 complaints on file, page 1 of 24.
My 2019 Ford F350 fully power stroke deisel super duty started making a terrible grinding and grinding noise when I let off the accelerator. There’s specifically fluid leaking from rear axle in the center where the drive shaft meets the heavy duty Dana M300 axle. And all over the inside rear passenger tire. There’s a burnt gear oil smell coming from the truck as a result and the truck can’t be driven .
NHTSA complaint 11766850Wife was driving the truck(I was the passenger) while towing our dump trailer. After approx 100 miles into this trip the dash showed a "Reduced Engine Power Warning", and then shuddered. That was immediately followed by a "Service Engine Soon" warning on the dash, and the truck shut down as we were pulling to the shoulder. I smelled diesel fuel as we slowed to a stop. I got out and saw some smoke coming from under the hood. I looked under the truck and saw burning material falling from underneath, I shouted fire, and my wife exited while I retrieved our dog from the back seat. The cab was filling with smoke. Wife called [XXX] while I retrieved a few more small items from back seat. We stepped back and the truck was fully engulfed in flames in a few minutes. Fire crews were on scene after several more minutes, and by that time the truck was burnt to the ground. This truck was in excellent condition with no prior running issues or warnings of mechanical problems. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint 11760494The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her husband attempted to turn the key in the ignition, but the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The messages "Service Advanced Trac", "Oil Change Required", and "Hill Start Assist" were displayed. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
NHTSA complaint 11756333The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the transmission was slipping. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
NHTSA complaint 11756142The contact called on behalf of a Federal Agency that owned a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Reduce Power Mode" was displayed. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle shut off. The driver became aware of smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The driver opened the hood and became aware that the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers; however, the fire persisted, and the vehicle was completely burned. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department. The contact believed that a Fire Department report was filed. A Police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. There was no property damage. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed a total loss. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24014 (Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
NHTSA complaint 11752108This model has the same Bosh CP4 high pressure fuel pump as the recalled models 2020-2022 and in fact being older the catastrophic failure risk is higher due to additional mileage. If this part fails the engine shuts off with loss of steering and braking even when pulling 15-20K pounds. The safety concern for this year is the same or greater then newer models.
NHTSA complaint 11746669A steering control module in my steering wheel failed which makes the lane keeping warning not operate correctly and the steering wheel not straight it's set at an angle to the right so when you're driving down the road you have to have it constantly turn to the right a little bit in order to go straight down the road in order to fix it you have to replace the entire steering wheel which is about 3,400 or so.
NHTSA complaint 11732454While sitting at a stop sign, the fuel supply line blue off the fuel filter under the hood. Straying diesel fuel all over. The white clip that hold the hose on had crumbled apart, It soaked the engine with fuel and we were lucky it did not start a fire. The fuel line was reattached and it then blew off again. I had to replace the entire fuel line at a cost of around $1000. Prior to the first event the filter had been on the truck and was being serviced every other oil change in line with the manufactured guidelines. When looking on line this is a major problem with the fuel line and under hood filters causing fires. This needs a repair before more people are hurt
NHTSA complaint 11730641My rearview camera is showing a distorted image and then goes blank while in reverse creating a safety issue while backing up. The camera is doing everything listed in the following recall campaigns: 20C19/22V252 20C19/24V188 20C19/20V575 but Ford says my truck does not qualify for the recall because my VIN is not listed in the recall.
NHTSA complaint 11727398Failed component was the upper fuel filter/ fuel filter connecting lines located on top of the 6.7 power stroke engine broke and poured diesel all over the engine and into the valley causing the engine and engine bay to catch on fire while driving down the road. Safety was the fact that our entire truck burnt down and there was extreme risk of loss of life and ended up total loss of property. There have been multiple cases of power strokes from 2011-2026 equipped with the 6.7L power stroke diesel engine having this exact same problem due to the poor placement and inadequate materials to be used in high pressure fuel lines and filters. The vehicle was inspected by insurance and they did determine that was the cause of the fire. There were no warnings, we started smelling something and then smoke began coming through the vents. Pulled over and by then the engine bay was on fire and even the fire extinguisher could not put the diesel out and the entire truck was engulfed in flames in a matter of minutes. Ford needs to fix this issue with the placement of their upper fuel filters and should be held accountable to their customers who have suffered loss for this.
NHTSA complaint 11715122I have about 54000 miles on a 2019 ford super duty 350 with the Power stroke 6.7. Engine light went on and its at Willowbrook ford in Illinois. Emission problem with Particular Sensor code 22e02. The cost of repair is between $816 plus another $1259 if it is cracked. This is absolutely ridiculous. After researching this is a big Ford problem. So they sold some trucks without them and have eliminated them on their 22 models. I think Ford should be responsible for the cost.
NHTSA complaint 11713899Rear window shattered when rear window defrost was activated.
NHTSA complaint 11689714The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after the vehicle was parked and turned off, there was fuel leaking from the engine compartment. The contact became aware that the fuel line was inoperable, causing fuel to leak onto the engine and the exhaust system. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
NHTSA complaint 11689016My back up camera is not working.
NHTSA complaint 11684218The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display a rearview image. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.
NHTSA complaint 11673739The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display a rearview image. The contact stated that the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (Back Over Prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 40,000.
NHTSA complaint 11673738The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that on three occasions while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to wobble violently. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle decelerated below 30 MPH, the wobbling ceased. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact’s wife observed an unknown recall that might be associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
NHTSA complaint 11670258Rear backup camera foggy, can barely see the lines. I understand there is a possible recall but my vehicle doesn't show it
NHTSA complaint 11668062The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle; however, the contact found no fault with the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,500.
NHTSA complaint 11667804The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected; however, the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle. The contact related the issue to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, neither the VIN nor the model year vehicle was included in the recall. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recall.
NHTSA complaint 11665293Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.