2019 Ford F-250 SD Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 106,125miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting 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 106,125 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that water was present inside the rear high mount stop light assembly. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was concerned that the water intrusion might cause internal corrosion to some electrical components. The failure mileage was 22,250.”
NHTSA complaint #11592075, filed 2024-06, 22,250 miles“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown, and the battery was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the bulb failed to illuminate. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two more times and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic and the headlight bulbs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11676211, filed 2025-07, 190,000 miles“The housing for the headlights have started to delaminate from the inside of the housing and starting to create a problem with the effective lighting and turn signal area. Where the delaminating is occurring, the lens has a milky , etched, , water spot film like appearance clearly on the inside of the housing. Since it first appeared , it has grown in size on both headlamps and appears that it will continue to grow over time. I first noticed this several months ago and reported it to the Ford dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11521232, filed 2023-05Related recalls
- 19V808000Nov 12, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2018–2019, F-350 SD 2018–2019, F-450 SD 2018–2019
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2025 | 1 | 6% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 6 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
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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