2019 Ford F-350 SD problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
466 owner complaints analyzed
11 distinct recall campaigns
21,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 247 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 266 of 466 complaints (57.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 190 | 40.8% |
| Braking behavior | 53 | 11.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 9 | 1.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 1.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 0.6% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.2% |
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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 266 |
| Suspension | 215 |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 |
| Wheels | 39 |
| Structure:Body | 20 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Back Over Prevention | 15 |
| Electrical System | 15 |
Steering: 266; Suspension: 215; Unknown Or Other: 42; Wheels: 39; Structure:Body: 20; Engine: 18; Back Over Prevention: 15; Electrical System: 15
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 144 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 68 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 18 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 7 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 144; 25,000 to 49,999: 68; 50,000 to 74,999: 18; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 7; 150,000 and above: 4
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (144). 219 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.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2021 | 83 |
| 2022 | 94 |
| 2023 | 52 |
| 2024 | 31 |
| 2025 | 22 |
| 2026 | 10 |
2018: 5; 2019: 65; 2020: 104; 2021: 83; 2022: 94; 2023: 52; 2024: 31; 2025: 22; 2026: 10
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 190 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 53 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 9 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 11234684 · 2019-07-25 (July 25, 2019)
LESS THAN 500 MILES ON A F350 SUPERDUTY WITH AN 8' BED. DRIVING WITH A SMALL BOAT IN THE BACK PROPPED UP ON THE BACK OF THE TAILGATE. TAKING A LEFT ON A GREEN LIGHT IN THE CITY GOING ~15MPH THE TAILGATE OPENED ON ITS OWN AND THE BOAT ALMOST SLID OUT OF THE TRUCK. DID NOT PRESS THE FOB AS IT WAS IN THE CUPHOLDER -- DID NOT PRESS THE BUTTON INSIDE ABOVE THE PARKING BRAKE BECAUSE I HAD BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO MAKE THE TURN. ALMOST LOST THE BOAT AS I HAD IT TIED WHILE PROPPED ON TAILGATE, THE STRAPS CAME LOOSE SINCE THE BOAT FELL 2 F…
Owner-reported narrative. 450 miles reported. Look up ODI 11234684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11240546 · 2019-07-30 (July 30, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIOLENTLY SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE LOWER SPEEDS IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JACK GARRETT FORD (270 RIPLEY RD, SPENCER, WV 25276, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPRO…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11240546 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11195027 · 2019-04-09 (April 9, 2019)
WHILE PARKING, FOOT ON BRAKE, ENGINE INCREASED RPM TO VERY HIGH LEVEL. 2019 TRUCK WITH 41 MILES, VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
Owner-reported narrative. 41 miles reported. Look up ODI 11195027 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11488696 · 2022-10-10 (October 10, 2022)
Filled the tank before arriving home, parked on incline nose down. Not very steep. A few hours later there was a puddle of diesel on the driveway and after inspection it seemed it was leaking from the top of tank. I have no other vehicle and this one cost too much to be doing this at 60000 miles. It is dangerous to drive for fire risk but I have no choice. In 55 years I have never had a fuel tank leak on any vehicle. Looking online there have been many instances under the same conditions. There is no condition that a fuel tank should leak.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11488696 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11580116 · 2024-03-29 (March 29, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel diesel particulate sensor needed a manual regeneration. The vehicle was repaired under Ford TSB Numbers: 19-2343 and 21-2052; however, the failure recurred after driving for 2,000 miles. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuel diesel particulate sensor needed a manual regeneration, and the DEF…
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11580116 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11508095 · 2023-02-19 (February 19, 2023)
The vehicle has approximately 73K miles and approximately 3 months ago the transmission started hard shifting in 2nd gear. There have been several incidents where I have almost had accidents due to this. Ford will not replace the transmission despite the internet being flooded with persons saying they are having the same issue with the same year, make and model.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11508095 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11605101 · 2024-07-29 (July 29, 2024)
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the roof seam cover had lifted and detached. Additionally, the contact stated that while raining or washing the vehicle, there was water entering the headlight enclosures and the headlights became inoperable. While the vehicle was in park(P), the interior lights turned on without driver input, and turned off while shifted into reverse(R). There was no notification from Ford Pass. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the conta…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11605101 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11384816 · 2020-12-24 (December 24, 2020)
I'M A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER IN TULSA, OK AND I WAS WONDERING IF YOUR AGENCY HAS RECEIVED COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE 2019 FORD TRUCKS WITH THE FRONT END ISSUE CALLED THE 'DEATH WOBBLE'? THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES THIS YEAR AND WE TAKE IT DIRECTLY TO THE DEALERSHIP WHEN IT OCCURS. THE LAST TIME THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP FOR TWO WEEKS. FOWLER FORD CALLED AND SAID OUT TRUCK WAS FINALLY READY FOR PICKUP. WE IMMEDIATELY WENT AND PICKED IT UP, AND WITHIN 50-60 MILES THE DEATH WOBBLE OCCURRED AND BLEW OUT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE NEARLY C…
Owner-reported narrative. 72,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11384816 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11487632 · 2022-10-03 (October 3, 2022)
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a trailer, the brake pedal was depressed with the "Wiring Fault on Trailer" message displayed. The contact pressed a button on the steering wheel and cleared the message. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer for …
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11487632 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11433794 · 2021-09-21 (September 21, 2021)
Employee was driving down a highway when he suddenly lost power to the rear wheel making the truck jerk to the left. Passenger side dual rear wheel axle shaft sheared in half at the base of the housing causing the rear wheels to come loose. No warnings on dash just loss of power.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11433794 at NHTSA ↗