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Ford F-350 SDModel year report

2019 Ford F-350 SD Problems

Compared with other Ford F-350 SD years

More complaints than typical for this model

100/100 6.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with a typical complaint level and no open NHTSA investigation: 2016, 2021

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
467filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,000miles, 247 complaints with mileage
Recalls
11campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2019 F-350 report a dominant front-end vibration problem: over uneven pavement, bridge joints or small bumps at highway speed, the front end and steering wheel shake violently and control is only regained by slowing sharply. Most of these complaints arrive at low mileage, often while towing. A smaller share of reports covers diesel fuel-system leaks, rearview camera failures and cold-weather door latch problems.

  1. Steering

    Front-end shake ("death wobble") over bumps

    • 304 complaints (65%)
    • median 20,600 mi at 1.6 yrs old (162 state mileage)
    • 6 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2018–2025

    Owners describe the front end and steering wheel shaking violently after hitting a bridge joint, pothole, grooved pavement or other small irregularity, usually at 50-70 mph and sometimes while towing a trailer or fifth wheel. Most say the shaking only stops when they brake hard to roughly 30-40 mph or nearly to a stop, and several mention repeated episodes on the same trip. Complaints describe dealers replacing the steering damper, rotating or replacing tires, or being unable to duplicate the concern; some owners were told a field service action covers the damper. Reported across the sample from a few dozen miles up to about 66,000 miles, most commonly between roughly 5,000 and 40,000 miles and at highway speed.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether the steering damper or linkage has been replaced and on what date, and test drive over bridge joints and rough pavement at highway speed. Also ask whether any front-end service was done under a field service action or customer satisfaction program.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Going down the road about 50 MPH hitting minor bump in the road. Front of truck started shaking violently. I was unable to control the truck and had difficulty slowing it down. I crossed the center line with it being unable to be controlled. Finally was able to gain control after almost a complete stop. Truck is almost brand new and only 13,000 miles.”

    NHTSA complaint #11342827, filed 2020-08, 13,000 miles

    “Truck would violently shake going over bumps and will occasionally throw you off the road when going over bumpy roads on freeway. Especially if it's a slight curb. Dealership has already changed steering stabilizer. It happened right after the repair and I almost lost control on the high. Possibly injuring or killing my passengers.”

    NHTSA complaint #11320367, filed 2020-04, 15,141 miles
  2. Fuel system

    Diesel fuel leaks and loss of power

    • 22 complaints (5%)
    • median 70,000 mi at 5.8 yrs old (9 state mileage, few)
    • 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2019–2026

    Owners of diesel trucks describe reduced engine power warnings, check engine lights, diesel odor and fuel visibly leaking or pouring onto the road, with the vehicle sometimes needing a tow. Complaints mention a cracked fuel filter housing and low fuel pressure codes, and one owner reports a low-pressure fuel pump replaced with the problem returning. Repairs described include filter or sensor replacement and repeated dealer visits. Mostly reported between about 48,000 and 164,000 miles, often during highway driving.

    2 related service bulletins

    What to check: Look for diesel residue or staining around the fuel filter housing and under the truck, and ask for service records on filter and low-pressure fuel pump work. On a diesel, scan for fuel-pressure and emissions-related codes before buying.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “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. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11580116, filed 2024-03, 77,000 miles

    “The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the vehicle started to lose motive power while driving 70 MPH. The Power Reduced Mode message was displayed, and the contact activated the hazard lights and pulled over to the shoulder of the highway. The contact restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted while driving back to the residence. After arriving to the residence, the contact used a code reader and retrieved a code for a fuel system leak. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11624917, filed 2024-11, 164,000 miles

Buying note. The front-end shake is the most frequently reported concern on this model year, so a highway test drive over rough pavement and bridge joints matters more than cosmetics. Also check the rearview camera and, on diesel trucks, look for fuel leaks and ask for service history on the fuel system.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 467 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD. 247 of the complaints include a mileage, and 86% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,000 miles. Of all complaints, 9 involved a crash, 6 a fire, 9 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns and 253 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 12 Ford F-350 SD model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 100 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Brakes (9), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (9), Latches, locks and linkages (8), Exterior lighting (6), Vehicle speed control (5), Air bags (4), Electronic stability control (3), Lane departure (3), Engine cooling (2), Tires (2), Seat belts (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “I drove across railroad track at about 50 MPH and experienced severe wobble of steering wheel and violent vibration that made vehicle uncontrollable. I had to decelerate down to about 15-20 MPH before wobble went away. This is the 2nd time this has happened since vehicle was new. First time was less severe. Vehicle is factory stock with 8000 miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11363733, filed 2020-10, 8,000 miles

Suspension: “On sept 4,2020 with mileage at 20980 and again on sept 3, 2020 at 21560 at around 65 to 70 MPH the front end wobbled for 6 to 8 seconds in a uncontrolled manor. This made control very difficult and dangerous. I checked the air pressure which was at the recommend level. Both times I was traveling on well maintained state hwy. I find this unacceptable and highly dangerous. This was on a straight road.”

NHTSA complaint #11362782, filed 2020-10, 21,560 miles

Other or unknown: “One morning while getting into our vehicle (2019 f350) after is had been parked for two days I noticed the rear window was bulging outward and shattered. There is no evidence the window was damaged from the outside, and the window is bulging outward. It appears, the pressurizing of the vehicle cabin by shutting the door could cause enough pressure to blow out a window. The vehicle was parked on a friday at 1400, it remained parked then on sunday we noticed the broken window. …”

NHTSA complaint #11290697, filed 2019-12, 10,000 miles

Wheels: “I was driving at 65 miles per hour and hit a bump, the steering wheel started to shake uncontrollably and I had no control of the vehicle till I slowed down to about 40 milers per hour and the shaking went away. The same event happened two times. I had it fixed, and the problem still happened. I was pulling a horse trailer with three horses in it the first time it happened.”

NHTSA complaint #11384677, filed 2020-12, 41,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

86% of the 247 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,700 and 34,500 miles.

23%0–1036%10–2528%25–507%50–752%75–1003%100–1502%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (247 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

201820192020104202120222023202420252026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 11 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 253 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 253 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-350 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20268—7———Too new
2025142,0507———Too new
20244514,0003——Too new to compareToo new
2023419,50015——50 · TypicalToo new
202211350,00017——66 · MoreRising
20219889,54514——51 · TypicalRising
202018959,00015——78 · MoreRising
201946721,00011——100 · MoreFalling
201820525,0009——88 · MoreFalling
201757526,00013——100 · MoreFalling
201620948,3003——39 · TypicalFalling
201520855,0003——35 · FewerFalling
2014740,0004———Not enough data
2013926,0009———Not enough data
20122936,0009——0 · FewerRising
20114343,1007——0 · FewerRising
20105070,0006——8 · FewerFalling
20091914,7754———Stable
200810139,7500——2 · FewerFalling
20072536,2751——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200612738,0001——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200521744,9003——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200413075,4782——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200313245,0004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200212463,5253——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200115858,2952——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200015779,2002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
199914295,5002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Ford F-350 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-350 SD?

Owners of the 2019 F-350 report a dominant front-end vibration problem: over uneven pavement, bridge joints or small bumps at highway speed, the front end and steering wheel shake violently and control is only regained by slowing sharply. The issues reported most often: Front-end shake ("death wobble") over bumps; Diesel fuel leaks and loss of power.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Ford F-350 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 467 consumer complaints for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 266 complaints (57% of the total), followed by suspension with 227.

Has the 2019 Ford F-350 SD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Ford F-350 SD reported?

Among the 247 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,700 and 34,500 miles; 86% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.