2019 Ford F-350 Sd Problems: Suspension (465 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2019 Ford F-350 Sd is Suspension (37% of 465 owner reports). There are 12 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Suspension — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 465 complaints · 12 recalls
What problems show up on the 2019 Ford F-350 Sd?
174 of 465 filings named Suspension (37% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Steering (108 reports).
There are 12 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Lights, Seat belts, and Rear camera / backup safety. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2018 has 201 reports on file; this year has 465. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
System named most often: Suspension 174 complaints · 37.4% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
- Crashes 9
- Fires 6
- Injuries 9
- Deaths 0
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension (SUSPENSION) | 174 | 37.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 108 | 23.2% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Wheels (WHEELS) | 32 | 6.9% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) | 20 | 4.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 17 | 3.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 16 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 13 | 2.8% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 9 | 1.9% | 0 crashes · 1 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 6 | 1.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 95 | 20.4% | 3 crashes · 3 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 19V864000 was reported 358 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 22V087000 was reported 1,119 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 22V252000 was reported 94 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 22V644000 was reported 228 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 23V420000 was reported 1,641 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V572000 was reported 1,333 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2019-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2019-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2019-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2019-Q4 | Owner reports | 51 | |
| 2020-Q1 | Owner reports | 31 | |
| 2020-Q2 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2020-Q3 | Owner reports | 32 | |
| 2020-Q4 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 20 | |
| 2021-Q3 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 21 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 27 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 17 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 22 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 18V802000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V278000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V808000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V864000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 19V880000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20E090000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V155000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V087000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V252000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V644000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V420000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V572000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE18011 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ21001 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE24014 |
Safety Recalls (12)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Transmission / driveline, Lights, Seat belts, and Rear camera / backup safety.
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Recall campaign 18V802000
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- Consequence:
- Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36.
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Recall campaign 19V278000
Safety recall 19V278000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
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Recall campaign 19V808000
Lights
- Report date
- Component:
- Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
- Consequence:
- DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.
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Recall campaign 19V864000
Safety recall 19V864000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.
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Recall campaign 19V880000
Seat belts
- Report date
- Component:
- Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
- Consequence:
- A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
- Remedy:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
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Recall campaign 20E090000
Safety recall 20E090000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
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Recall campaign 21V155000
Safety recall 21V155000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
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Recall campaign 22V087000
Transmission / driveline
- Report date
- Component:
- Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
- Consequence:
- A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
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Recall campaign 22V252000
Rear camera / backup safety
- Report date
- Component:
- Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
- Consequence:
- A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
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Recall campaign 22V644000
Rear camera / backup safety
- Report date
- Component:
- Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
- Consequence:
- Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
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Recall campaign 23V420000
Safety recall 23V420000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
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Recall campaign 25V572000
Rear camera / backup safety
- Report date
- Component:
- Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
- Consequence:
- A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Showing 7 of 465 complaints · page 1 of 19
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Wife was driving the truck(I was the passenger) while towing our dump trailer. After approx 100 miles into this trip the dash showed a "Reduced Engine Power Warning", and then shuddered. That was immediately followed by a "Service Engine Soon" warning on the dash, and the truck shut down as we were pulling to the shoulder. I smelled diesel fuel as we slowed to a stop. I got out and saw some smoke coming from under the hood. I looked under the truck and saw burning material falling from underneath, I shouted fire, and my wife exited while I retrieved our dog from the back seat. The cab was filling with smoke. Wife called [XXX] while I retrieved a few more small items from back seat. We stepped back and the truck was fully engulfed in flames in a few minutes. Fire crews were on scene after several more minutes, and by that time the truck was burnt to the ground. This truck was in excellent condition with no prior running issues or warnings of mechanical problems. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her husband attempted to turn the key in the ignition, but the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The messages "Service Advanced Trac", "Oil Change Required", and "Hill Start Assist" were displayed. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the transmission was slipping. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact called on behalf of a Federal Agency that owned a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Reduce Power Mode" was displayed. The driver pulled over to the side of the road, and the vehicle shut off. The driver became aware of smoke coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The driver opened the hood and became aware that the engine compartment was engulfed in flames. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire with fire extinguishers; however, the fire persisted, and the vehicle was completely burned. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department. The contact believed that a Fire Department report was filed. A Police report was filed. No injuries were sustained. There was no property damage. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was deemed a total loss. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24014 (Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
This model has the same Bosh CP4 high pressure fuel pump as the recalled models 2020-2022 and in fact being older the catastrophic failure risk is higher due to additional mileage. If this part fails the engine shuts off with loss of steering and braking even when pulling 15-20K pounds. The safety concern for this year is the same or greater then newer models.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
A steering control module in my steering wheel failed which makes the lane keeping warning not operate correctly and the steering wheel not straight it's set at an angle to the right so when you're driving down the road you have to have it constantly turn to the right a little bit in order to go straight down the road in order to fix it you have to replace the entire steering wheel which is about 3,400 or so.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While sitting at a stop sign, the fuel supply line blue off the fuel filter under the hood. Straying diesel fuel all over. The white clip that hold the hose on had crumbled apart, It soaked the engine with fuel and we were lucky it did not start a fire. The fuel line was reattached and it then blew off again. I had to replace the entire fuel line at a cost of around $1000. Prior to the first event the filter had been on the truck and was being serviced every other oil change in line with the manufactured guidelines. When looking on line this is a major problem with the fuel line and under hood filters causing fires. This needs a repair before more people are hurt
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2019 Ford F-350 Sd?
Owners named Suspension most often — 174 of 465 reports (37%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2019 Ford F-350 Sd?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Transmission / driveline, Lights, Seat belts, and Rear camera / backup safety. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2019 Ford F-350 Sd?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Listen for clunks over bumps and look at tire wear for alignment issues. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
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Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.