2019 Ford F-250 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 1,165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While using the boss 8'2 v-plow I purchased for my 2019 f250 I experienced radio failure, dash lights and functions intermittently going on and off. This truck was purchased with a plow prep package, it appears to happen most often when the plow is raised to the highest position and the cylinder bottoms out”
NHTSA complaint #11267966, filed 2019-10, 4,500 miles“I was driving 70-75 MPH on the highway when my f250 truck started violently shaking (aka the shake of death or death wobble ) and was unable to control the truck. I almost crashed. All my belongings in my truck were all over. The vehicle almost flipped. Its a miracle I was able to make it out alive. I took the truck to the dealer and they fixed the damper asy . Ford is not acknowledging that this is a serious ongoing problem with many customers. …”
NHTSA complaint #11337061, filed 2020-07, 27,410 miles“While driving my 2019 Ford f-250 super-duty on the highway at night I was traveling approximately 70 MPH when suddenly the touch screen radio display brightness intensified so bright that it appeared as if a headlight was inside the car. When that happened, I found myself temporarily night blinded and I struggled to hold position in my lane. I tried to turn the radio off with no success. I momentarily switched the headlight switch off and on which normally dims the radio display but that didn't help either. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407251, filed 2021-04, 44,000 miles“Electronic tailgate opens up on its own while driving down the highway or while parked. I nearly lost my cargo due to this which would have caused an accident. Also, I injured my hand when the tailgate opened on its own and was pinched between the tail gate and trailer jack. Nothing bones were fractured but was really sore and had bruising and laceration. I found online how this was previously investigated in the 2017 Ford super duty but no recall was issued. I have a 2019 superduty and was injured and nearly caused an accident on different occasions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11282958, filed 2019-11, 7,000 miles“a/c blower fan blowing irregular cutting out and returning to blow. eventually stopped and replaced the blower, still not working. took to local mechanic pressed on fuses and relays and blower worked for a day. took to another shop to get second opinion and to repair issue. same thing checked fuses and said vehicle was working as planed. 1 day later same issue no air. returned to same shop to re investigate issue, claimed wiring harness and fuse box under hood to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11600273, filed 2024-07, 118,218 milesRelated recalls
- 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019, F-150 2015–2019, F-350 SD 2017–2019 +2 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 10 | 25% |
| 2023 | 14 | 32% |
| 2022 | 19 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 32 | 11% |
| 2004 | 56 | 22% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 12% |
| 2001 | 39 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 6 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
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 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
28 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsBrakes
11 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology