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2019 Ford F-250 SD problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

1,162 owner complaints analyzed

11 distinct recall campaigns

20,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 621 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 772 of 1,162 complaints (66.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Steering behavior51844.6%
Braking behavior15012.9%
Fuel system concerns262.2%
Transmission and shifting201.7%
Engine operation161.4%
Electrical and battery issues151.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Steering
772
Suspension
671
Unknown Or Other
113
Wheels
86
Power Train
42
Fuel/Propulsion System
30
Electrical System
29
Back Over Prevention
21
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Steering772
Suspension671
Unknown Or Other113
Wheels86
Power Train42
Fuel/Propulsion System30
Electrical System29
Back Over Prevention21

Steering: 772; Suspension: 671; Unknown Or Other: 113; Wheels: 86; Power Train: 42; Fuel/Propulsion System: 30; Electrical System: 29; Back Over Prevention: 21

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
371
25,000 to 49,999
185
50,000 to 74,999
23
75,000 to 99,999
18
100,000 to 149,999
14
150,000 and above
10
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,000371
25,000 to 49,999185
50,000 to 74,99923
75,000 to 99,99918
100,000 to 149,99914
150,000 and above10

Under 25,000: 371; 25,000 to 49,999: 185; 50,000 to 74,999: 23; 75,000 to 99,999: 18; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 10

Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (371). 541 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2019
179
2020
292
2021
226
2022
237
2023
86
2024
62
2025
59
2026
21
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
2019179
2020292
2021226
2022237
202386
202462
202559
202621

2019: 179; 2020: 292; 2021: 226; 2022: 237; 2023: 86; 2024: 62; 2025: 59; 2026: 21

Pattern summary

Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 518 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 150 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 26 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 11164915 · 2019-01-07 (January 7, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COOK FORD (2600 PALMER HWY, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE BUMP STEERED, WHICH OCCURRED AT HIGH SPEEDS OVER A BUMP. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE WARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED THE CONTACT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,697 miles reported. Look up ODI 11164915 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11208460 · 2019-05-18 (May 18, 2019)

TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE VERY RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING HAVE TO APPLY HEAVY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO COME APART. TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.

Owner-reported narrative. 16,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11208460 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11245669 · 2019-08-22 (August 22, 2019)

EXPERIENCING FORD F250 "DEATH WOBBLE." NOT HITTING ANY BUMPS OR RUTS BEFORE TRUCK STARTS SHAKING. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TAKE FOOT OF ACCELERATOR AND HIT BRAKE TRUCK IS TWO MONTHS OLD WITH 6,600 MILES ON ODO. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. FIRST TWO TIMES HAPPENED ABOUT 45 MPH, LAST TIME AT 55MPH. SERVICE MANAGER AT TALLAHASSEE FORD SAYS DEATH WOBBLE WAS ON OLDER TRUCKS. THINKS IS ENGINE PROBLEM AND DOES NOT KNOW CAUSE BUT FIRST APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE IS 2 WEEKS OUT AND I SHOULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE TRUCK. SAYS CANNOT FIX IF T…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 11245669 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11604024 · 2024-07-23 (July 23, 2024)

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the parts needed to repair the vehicle was ordered. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11604024 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11617271 · 2024-09-30 (September 30, 2024)

I bough this truck certified preowned from Jenkins Chevy of Homosassa. Big mistake. The truck has been in the shop more than on the road. The truck keeps refusing to start. We replaced the fuel pump and it ran for a few days then wouldn't start again. i replaced the fuel pump again thinking it was a faulty pump. ran for a few days again then stopped. i took it to the closest repair shop ( not ford because i am in Big Pine Key and there is no Ford around) and they hooked it up to the computer to find out it was the fuel rail pressure sensor amon…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11617271 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11207996 · 2019-05-16 (May 16, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AND SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND THE SPEED EXCEEDED 30 MPH. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AND ONLY OCCURRED AFTER THE ENGINE WAS COLD STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LONGMONT FORD (235 ALPINE ST, LONGMONT, CO) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DUPLICATED, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11207996 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11256683 · 2019-09-19 (September 19, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. WHILE TRAVELING 80 MPH ON AN OVERPASS OF A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED SHAKING AND EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY FOR ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE WHILE THE CONTACT STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TRIED SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND BRAKING TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO THE SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP SHAKING UNTIL IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. CORWIN FORD NAMPA (5707 E GATE BLVD, NAMPA, ID 83687, [phone rem…

Owner-reported narrative. 20,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11256683 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11330958 · 2020-06-26 (June 26, 2020)

SOMETIME WHILE THE AUTOMATIC LEVEL IS ENGAGED IN DRIVE THE TRANSMISSION STALLS AND THEN VIOLENTLY ENGAGE. MAKING A JERKY MOTION. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES A LOT AT 60MPH ON THE FREE WAY. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11330958 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11503621 · 2023-01-25 (January 25, 2023)

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the instrument panel and vehicle lost electrical and motive power and then stalled. The contact’s husband was able to maneuver the vehicle off the roadway; however, the contact stated that she was trapped in the vehicle due to the loss of power. The vehicle was towed to dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle lost power due to the door sensor. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that she was concerned for her safety. The manufactur…

Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11503621 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11288660 · 2019-12-12 (December 12, 2019)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V864000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TAILGATE CONTIOUSLY OPENED. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH AND PULLING A TRAILER, THE TAIL GATE OPENED AND STRUCK THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CROSSROADS FORD OF INDIAN TRAIL (88 DALE JARRETT BLVD, INDIAN TRAIL, NC 28079, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS WAS FULL OF WATER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE …

Owner-reported narrative. 2,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11288660 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11374295 · 2020-11-12 (November 12, 2020)

UNINTENDED TAILGATE OPENINGS ; GOING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 60 MILES PER HOUR THE TAILGATE CAME OPEN AND LOST SOME CARGO . THE VEHICLES BEHIND MINE HAD TO CHANGE LANES AS WELL AS GO OFF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO AVOID A COLLISION .THIS HAS HAPPENED OVER 11 TIMES . THREE TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS NOT MOVING , ALL OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING. FORD HAS TRIED TO TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WITH NO SUCCESS . THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN OUT OF SERVICE OVER 70 DAYS SINCE NEW . THE ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS HAS BEEN REPLACED , FORD PUT IN THE IDENTICAL HAR…

Owner-reported narrative. 1,537 miles reported. Look up ODI 11374295 at NHTSA ↗