2019 Ford F-250 SD Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2019 Ford F-250 SD, 0% of the 1,165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving through the rocky mountains on I-70 at 60 MPH, a 1000 pound boulder fell off the mountain and hit my truck at high speed on the driver's front wheel. The air bags did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #11196778, filed 2019-04, 4,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and after driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle experienced a Death Wobble causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a garbage truck. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained a head injury and later received medical treatment which revealed multiple strokes had occurred during the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11648179, filed 2025-03, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the trailer hitch bolt lock that connected a trailer to a nearby truck detached and crashed into his vehicle's front bumpers. The air bags failed to deploy. An unknown warning light illuminated. The contact decelerated but continued to drive the vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the air bags failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. …”
NHTSA complaint #11444585, filed 2021-12, 25,000 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford f-250. While driving 70 MPH, a deer crashed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. The contact stated that dark smoke, ashes, and flames appeared behind the front driver's seat from the floorboard to the base center post between the two driver's side doors. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire, but burned his left hand. Medical attention was required. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. …”
NHTSA complaint #11267286, filed 2019-10, 350 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10212120May 17, 2022Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition vehicles may experience a cracked or splitting driver air bag cover. This may be due to the air bag cover tear…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 35 | 12% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-250 SD
776 complaintsSuspension
678 complaintsOther or unknown
113 complaintsWheels
87 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
46 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
28 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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