2019 Ford F-350 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 467 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the electrical system of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD, 3% of the 467 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This model has a safety recall for tailgate opening unintendedly. I had my in for the recall repair. My tailgate unintendedly opened again, after the recall repair causing damage to it and my trailer. The truck was also loaded with mic items that could have fallen out on at highway speeds. There is a substantial risk of more property damage and risk to other motorists on the road if this issue is not corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #11337686, filed 2020-07, 8,500 miles“I got the truck back from the place I bought it, after they called me saying that it was recalls that the Ford agency didn't do, I bought the truck a week ago from this post, my truck came equipped with birds eye camera, meaning that I have front, sides, back and on top of the cabin, cameras, they are not working at all, besides the camera in the tailgate. This is just a week after I bought the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11276954, filed 2019-10, 293 miles“While towing our fifth wheel camper on two separate occasions, the tailgate of our 2019 Ford f-350 dually opened randomly while in transit. Without knowing the tailgate was down, it caused damage to the front of our fifth wheel when making turns. This occurred on two different highways but since we don't know when it lowered, we don't know the exact highway conditions at the time. Rain was not a factor. So far, it has only opened when the truck was connected to our fifth wheel. According to the Ford dealer, the tailgate recall repair have already been completed on this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389402, filed 2021-01, 15,000 miles“The tailgate will open up when backup up in truck - there is recall but the recall does not fix the issue. I have the recall work completed by Ford dealer but it still opens up when backup with trailer attached. This has happen 3 times since warranty repair. Ford did not fox this problem and they will not ackowledge it.”
NHTSA complaint #11413188, filed 2021-04, 32,000 miles“2019 f-350 with 8' bed and approx 1000 miles. 1st occurrence: departed a campground towing a travel trailer (after doing 3 walk-around safety check prior to departing). Drove 10 miles to nearest gas station before getting on the highway where I discovered the tailgate was down and crushed by the travel trailer. …”
NHTSA complaint #11287665, filed 2019-12, 1,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 50% |
| 2025 | 4 | 29% |
| 2024 | 17 | 38% |
| 2023 | 13 | 32% |
| 2022 | 30 | 26% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 30 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13% |
| 2004 | 29 | 22% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD
266 complaintsSuspension
227 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsWheels
40 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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