2019 Ford F-350 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 23about this part
- Share
- 5%of 467 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the body and structure of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 467 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 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.
“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“At some point during a 2 hour interstate highway drive, the power tailgate opened itself. This damaged the tailgate itself, and severely damaged the front of the fifth wheel trailer that I was towing. The problem was noticed when we turned into our campground and heard a grinding/popping noise behind us.”
NHTSA complaint #11233267, filed 2019-07, 4,929 miles“I purchased this f350 new, and took delivery of this vehicle on december 12 2019. 8 times since receiving. This vehicle I have experienced eight (8) un commanded tailgate releases. I noticed that the tailgate was down when receiving a warning while backing. I have a tonneau cover on the truck which prevents the rear camera from showing the tailgate open. As of yet I have not lost any cargo as a result of this opening. I did not hit I the inside release, or the key fob to direct the opening.”
NHTSA complaint #11268503, filed 2019-10, 200 miles“Inadvertant tailgate opening. I have a 2019 Ford f-350 lariat super duty. The tailgate has opened 4 times within the first 800 miles of operation. There is no alert system in the casb to alert the driver the tailgate has opened. The only indication is an alert while backing to check the area. I have a toneau cover over the truck bed that obstructs the rear camera from alerting the driver. I was unaware the tailgate was open while driving the vehicle. Fortunately nothing fell out during the trips. This occurred on multiple occasions and different mileages.”
NHTSA complaint #11171056, filed 2019-01, 200 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 milesRelated recalls
- 22V087000Feb 16, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2017–2022, F-250 SD 2017–2022
Related service bulletins
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 11024532Oct 24, 2025Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This…
- 10235153Apr 4, 2023For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to…
- 10228880Dec 19, 2022Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the…
- 10226756Nov 8, 2022Some 2015-2022 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience issues with the tailgate center step moulding. If there is an issue with the center molding (warped…
- 10218614Aug 10, 2022Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience a loose/sagging underbody insulator that could be seen or heard by the customer. This may be due to insufficient retention. To…
- 10216489Jul 22, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening. In the affected vehicles, some customers report…
- 10201618Sep 6, 2021Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open…
- 10177868Jul 16, 2020Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit one or more noisy doors when opening and closing. This may be due to dirt and debris on the door check arm(s)…
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 12% |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD
266 complaintsSuspension
227 complaintsOther or unknown
44 complaintsWheels
40 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 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 28, 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