2019 Ford F-450

20 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

1. Filed Sep 21, 2026Failure Jun 22, 2026Weatherford, TXAir bags, Electrical system, SteeringCrash3 injured

   We were hit on I20, when the vehicles front air bags as well as the sos safety equipment (horns emergency hazard lights) failed. When hit we were pushed across three travel lanes into several cement barriers, collecting a semi truck traveling in the slow lane going 40+MPH. We all went down an embankment into a concrete runoff, into steep ditch. We were hit by a Dodge Charger on the driver side and a semi truck on the passenger side. Truck was totaled with major damage on all sides. We were also pulling a 30’ travel trailer that came apart and all the contents scattered across the ditch and side of the interstate. Police report is on file, I do not have a copy.

   NHTSA complaint 11765837
2. Filed Apr 14, 2025Failure Sep 14, 202419,000 milesHarvest, ALFuel system, Diesel

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F450. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the diesel particle filter (DPF) had failed. The sensor was replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The sensor had been replaced four times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 19,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11654583
3. Filed Dec 17, 2024Failure Nov 20, 2024Phoenix, AZSteering

   My truck wobbles out of control when I drive it above 40mph. It shakes uncontrollably. Nothing is wrong with it according to mechanics. I believe it's realated to the death wobble, many reports I have seen on tv regarding this matter on Ford trucks.

   NHTSA complaint 11631318
4. Filed Nov 12, 2024Failure Oct 22, 2024143,000 milesSaint Clair, MOEngine

   The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while his boss was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact's employer contacted the manufacturer and was provided a case number. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11624712
5. Filed Sep 18, 2024Failure Sep 18, 2024Florence, SCPower train

   Years and years of cp4 failures should lead to a recall. It is unsafe and will cause someone to be killed if there truck shuts off

   NHTSA complaint 11615238
6. Filed Jul 18, 2024Failure Jul 7, 202462,334 milesWashington, ILEngine

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact observed an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was an upper oil pan gasket failure. The contact was informed that the gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,334.

   NHTSA complaint 11603204
7. Filed Jun 30, 2023Failure Apr 6, 2023Madison, ALSteering

   Adaptive Steering system fault occurs randomly. At times, the steering wheel is off by as much as 90 degrees when driving straight down a road. This endangers both passengers of vehicle and other traffic on highway.

   NHTSA complaint 11529773
8. Filed Apr 21, 2023Failure Apr 14, 202352,000 milesHouston, TXStructure

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and attempting to shift into gear, the gear shifter seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the drain had been clogged due to debris, causing water intrusion in the passenger’s side motor board, and inside the front and rear passenger’s side doors. Additionally, there was mold in the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the motor board and the carpet needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no assistance would be provided because the failure was weather related. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11518266
9. Filed Jan 26, 2023Failure Oct 26, 202255,000 milesVictoria, TXPower train, Suspension

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle was shaking uncontrollably from side to side; almost causing the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. The contact was able to pull over on the side of the road and waited for the vehicle to stop shaking. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 55,000.

   NHTSA complaint 11503885
10. Filed Jul 20, 2022Failure Dec 1, 2010Lake Charles, LAPower train, Service brakes, Steering

    severe constant vibration from rear duals, constant shake from 68MPH ro 78MPH. 75MPH it turns into a rhythm violent shaking passage seat. Feel the vibration in the steering wheel as well.

    NHTSA complaint 11475043
11. Filed Feb 24, 2022Failure Apr 8, 2019Nekoosa, WISteering, Suspension, Wheels

    Truck has experienced multiple occasions of "death wobble" since purchase. Excessive unexplained tire wear on the passenger front tire. On second tire on passenger front. Have 81k miles on truck and all other tires are wearing normal. Have had truck in alignment twice with no issues showing with alignment, wheels have been balanced. Ford service tech contacted Ford engineer and told me to increase air pressure to 100psi on front tires, I questioned this since door tag states 90psi. Still same issues, all recalls have been done. Passenger front tire is almost bald and need to purchase new tires at $400 plus, seems stupid to put new tires on and not resolve issue. I have worked with Ford dealership, two independent tire stores, Continental tire engineer, and have asked many mechanics about this with no answers. The other issue is the power tailgate will open on its own. This has occurred twice while driving. Once is while I was pulling fifth wheel and tailgate opened. Spilling out a 70 qt cooler carrying 40+ water bottles and a stand for my grill. I have no knowledge at what time this happened during trip, no dash indicator or warning. The second time this happened is we were towing a horse trailer and it opened. The only warning was when we made a turn and the trailer wheel jack pinched against the tailgate and bent both the tailgate and trailer jack. Ford had a recall on tailgate which was performed prior to these incidents. Wire harness was replaced in between events at Ford dealership. Dealership answer now is to disable rear button to open tailgate, also since tailgate is bent it will bind and not open sometimes. I think it's funny that there is a warning light for the hood if unlatched, and prior to disabling rear button I had to push the door lock button to open tailgate. To me it's a design issue because the female connector faces up and plugs into male connector, where moisture can get in. All these are safety issues putting me and others in danger.

    NHTSA complaint 11453819
12. Filed Feb 22, 2022Failure Feb 14, 2022daytona beach, FLEngine, Fuel/propulsion system, Power train

    recall #21E04 PCM Reprograming car continúe same lost power fuel volume regulador control circuit low mass or volume air flow circuit low input intake air Temperature circuit high input

    NHTSA complaint 11453497
13. Filed Jan 27, 2022Failure Jan 27, 2022Lyman, MESteering, Suspension

    30k miles on truck and have had persisting issues with a shaking front end / steering wheel while driving at speed. What many folks refer to as “death wobble”. Dealer has replaced drag link and steering stabilizer and I replaced tires prematurely out of my own pocket, none of which have solved the issue. Ford needs to figure this out. I’ve owned 2 other superduty trucks and they have all had it to some extent. Issue causes uncontrolled shaking in steering wheel of varying intensities. Extremely dangerous when it’s happened to me on the highway sending you into another lane.

    NHTSA complaint 11449178
14. Filed Sep 25, 2021Failure Jul 15, 2019littleton, COSteering, Suspension, Wheels

    truck has 15000 miles has wheel hop in the frontend and the front tires are wearing bad on the outside it has had 3 stabilizer shocks replaced they told me for 1800 dollars to up grade the shocks the truck is under warranty please help

    NHTSA complaint 11434344
15. Filed Mar 17, 2021Failure Nov 1, 202027,000 milesPlantation, FLSteering

    FOR OUR 2019 FORD F-450, ADAPTIVE STEERING FAULT MESSAGES STARTED LAST OCT/NOV 2020. SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE AT UP TO 90 DEGREES TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, WHILE DRIVING! IT SOMETIMES RESET WITH THE NEXT CAR START. AFTER THE MESSAGES BECAME CONSTANT, THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE SINCE EARLY JAN 2021. SAWGRASS FORD RECOMMENDS THE VEHICLE NOT BE DRIVEN FOR SAFETY CONCERNS. OUR F450 HAS BEEN SITTING ON THEIR LOT FOR 50 DAYS TOTAL AND COUNTING! ACCORDING TO MY FORD SERVICE ADVISOR: THE SACM (STEERING ANGLE SENSOR MONITOR) IN THE TRUCK IS NOT PROGRAMMING TO THE NEW SECM. WE HAVE CONTACTED FORD TECHNICAL HOTLINE TO HELP ASSIST IN RESOLVING THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE RESPONDED LETTING US KNOW THAT THE NEW SOFTWARE TO PROGRAM THE SECM IS BEING UPDATED. THERE IS NO DATE FOR WHEN THEY WILL HAVE IT SENT TO US. IT SEEMS TO ME FORD IS HAVING SOME MAJOR ISSUES WITH THEIR ADAPTIVE STEERING MODULE WHICH COULD ENDANGER DRIVERS. I EVEN CAME ACROSS A MGR COMMUNICATION ID SSM 47854 THAT POINTS TO THEM KNOWING ABOUT ISSUES WITH THIS SYSTEM, YET NO SOLUTION IN SIGHT, AND MY TRUCK SITS ON THE FORD LOT.

    NHTSA complaint 11403466
16. Filed Sep 22, 2020Failure Mar 1, 20209,900 milesLecanto, FLElectrical system, Seats

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS AND CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE RADIO INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NICK NICHOLAS FORD INC (2901 FL-44, INVERNESS, FL 34453(352) 726-1231) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED HOWEVER, NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,900.

    NHTSA complaint 11360395
17. Filed Sep 8, 2020Failure Sep 6, 202010,838 milesLexington, KYEngine, Tailgate

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TAILGATE FELL AND DENTED THE HORSE TRAILER. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,838.*DT*JB*JB

    NHTSA complaint 11353814
18. Filed May 9, 2020Failure May 9, 202026,000 milesCarterville, MOSteering, Suspension

    THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND WORSENING WOBBLING/ SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE AT 70-75 MPH WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY IS VERY UNSTEADY AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE OR OTHER OBSTACLE AT SPEED. I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND HAD THEM RE-BALANCED (AT 26K MILES), THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE FRONT END STEERING STABILIZER AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. *TR

    NHTSA complaint 11323987
19. Filed Jan 24, 2019Failure Jan 22, 2019800 milesRochester, NYVisibility/wiper

    THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2019 F-450 EXPLODED WHEN I SHUT THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE TEMP WAS ABOUT 25 DEGREES F. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, NOT STARTED AND THE REAR DEFROSTER WAS NOT IN USE.

    NHTSA complaint 11171878
20. Filed Dec 18, 2018Failure Dec 15, 20183,000 milesEdmonds, WAUnknown or other1 injured

    THE DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT LATCH IN COLDER WEATHER. IF THEY LATCH ONCE THE VEHICLE IS THAWED OUT. DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES WILL CAUSE THE DOORS TO UNLATCH.

    NHTSA complaint 11162306