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2019 Ford F-350 SD Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
2%of 467 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD, 2% of the 467 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 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 tailgate on my Ford f350 was repaired last year from the recall pertaining to the tailgate opening on its own. The tailgate opened on its own again today. 02/26/2021. The first time it happened I was turning right from a main city street onto a side street going about 10 MPH. Today I was going about 5 MPH and turned left into a parking lot.”

NHTSA complaint #11398137, filed 2021-02, 18,000 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

“Tailgate recall (Ford # 19s48) was performed in spring of 2020. Supposed to fix electronic tailgates from opening inadvertently. In october of 2020, my tailgate dropped while pulling trailer, causing damage to tailgate.”

NHTSA complaint #11389979, filed 2021-01, 68,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the driver's side front door latch failed to lock and securely close the door. The contact stated that the failure only occurred during cold weather. The failure had occurred 4 times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11641378, filed 2025-02, 82,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202211%
202144%
202042%
201982%
201831%
2017163%
200111%
200011%
199911%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD

Steering
266 complaintsSuspension
227 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsWheels
40 complaintsBody and structure
23 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
20 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 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 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