2019 Ford F-250 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 4%of 1,165 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of the 1,165 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“My truck started violently shaking on the freeway at 65 MPH when hitting rough patch on highway. Almost crashed due to having to slow down and steering being almost impossible to control. Cars behind me swerved to avoid me. My 2 year old was in the. Back seat and was terrified with myself and my girlfriend riding passenger.”
NHTSA complaint #11383236, filed 2020-12, 14,689 miles“Just bought 2019 f250 only has 2,000 miles on it. With my family in the truck going 70 on the interstate the truck went into an uncontrollable wobble. I ended up running off the road. I fear for me and my family's life. This is not okay something is deadly wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #11279445, filed 2019-11, 2,200 miles“Vehicle mileage was ~23,500. While towing a gooseneck trailer that I had previously towed several times, on I-74 on wet pavement, speed 70 MPH the steering wheel and vehicle began to shake violently after driving over a bump in the road. The vibration frequency was probably something like 4 hz. I gradually slowed the vehicle with sustained vibrations occurring until speed was approximately 35 MPH. I stopped the vehicle and inspected all truck and trailer tires and the steering linkage but I could not find anything abnormal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11354643, filed 2020-09, 23,500 miles“It happen around 1815, when I experience the death wobble, the truck violently started shaking and it was felted on the front end of my Ford f250 super duty truck. It occur at a speed of 65 miles per hour. While driving on the over pass of the freeway and going over the groove in the road. It was a frightening incident of almost losing control of my truck. If their where lots of vehicle on the road a serious accident or injuries could have occurred. I try to stop and made matters worst so I quickly let it slow way down until it almost came to a complete stop in the middle of the freeway. …”
NHTSA complaint #11375234, filed 2020-11, 27,000 miles“Driving on a freeway the entire truck started to shake and vibrate as if we were driving on the worst road possible and all 4 tires had just blown out. We were able to keep control of the vehicle and slow down until we could pull off the road and stop. During our trip, this incident occurred 4 different times in the 2 days we traveled. We were able to finally return home and take the truck to our Ford dealer. We were told that Ford has known about this problem and has a temporary fix to change the steering linkage damper but will take at least 4 weeks before the part comes in. …”
NHTSA complaint #11288655, filed 2019-12, 3,800 milesRelated recalls
- 18V802000Nov 14, 2018Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2019, F-350 SD 2019, F-450 SD 2019
Related service bulletins
- 10251934Mar 1, 2024During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper, achieving proper torque of the crankshaft pulley bolt is critical…
- 10241626Aug 10, 2023Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement…
- 10241547Aug 8, 2023Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement…
- 10237789Jun 8, 20232011-2023 F-Super Duty and 2016-2024 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience…
- 10237442May 3, 2023Certain 2017-2019 MY F250/F350 and all F450/550 vehicles Steering Linage Damper replacement. Reason for this supplement: Updated program terms, includes new mobile service repair…
- 10222191Sep 20, 2022Some 2015-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience a transmission fluid leak from a cracked transmission case or transmission fluid pan. This may be due to a driveline vibration…
- 10216955Jul 27, 2022Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24D1 stored in the powertrain…
- 10209384Mar 24, 20222011-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2023 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an elevated idle condition. During prolonged idle time, vehicles may experience…
- 10208829Mar 1, 2022Some 2018-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0000 stored in the…
- 10207140Jan 31, 2022Some 2017-2022 F-Super-Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a hard start, lack of power and/or runs rough concern with an illuminated malfunction…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 22 | 17% |
| 2021 | 25 | 15% |
| 2020 | 77 | 29% |
| 2019 | 46 | 4% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 25 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 21 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 11% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 45 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 21% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-250 SD
776 complaintsSuspension
678 complaintsOther or unknown
113 complaintsWheels
87 complaintsFuel system
50 complaintsElectrical system
33 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 31, 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