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2019 Ford F-450 Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
20%of 20 total for the year
Median mileage
62,334miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Ford F-450, 20% of the 20 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,334 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 contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the tailgate fell and dented the horse trailer. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 10,838.”

NHTSA complaint #11353814, filed 2020-09, 10,838 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact observed an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was an upper oil pan gasket failure. The contact was informed that the gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,334.”

NHTSA complaint #11603204, filed 2024-07, 62,334 miles

“The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while his boss was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact's employer contacted the manufacturer and was provided a case number. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11624712, filed 2024-11, 143,000 miles

“recall #21E04 PCM Reprograming car continúe same lost power fuel volume regulador control circuit low mass or volume air flow circuit low input intake air Temperature circuit high input”

NHTSA complaint #11453497, filed 2022-02

Related recalls

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202028%
2019420%
2018330%
201715%
2015467%
2013117%
2012536%
2011333%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-450

Steering
9 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford F-450

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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