Is the 2019 Ford F-250 SD a bad year?
1,166 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other F-250 SD years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250 SD are in line with other F-250 SD years. Steering, suspension and wheels stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2019 F-250 SD owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 20,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SteeringSTANDS OUT | 776 (67%) | 13k–28k miles · around this mileage | Steering rack and pinion replacement $700–$2,100 |
| SuspensionSTANDS OUT | 678 (58%) | 13k–28k miles · around this mileage | Ball joint replacement (one joint) $200–$500 · Control arm replacement (one arm) $200–$900 |
| WheelsSTANDS OUT | 87 (7%) | 14k–29k miles · around this mileage | Wheel bearing / hub assembly replacement (one wheel) $230–$750 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 46 (4%) | 8k–78k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Electrical system | 33 (3%) | 7k–82k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Engine | 24 (2%) | 10k–111k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Body structure | 21 (2%) | 4k–36k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Stability control | 16 (1%) | 10k–22k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel system | 51 (4%) | 66k–134k miles · ahead | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Backup camera | 28 (2%) | 39k–78k miles · ahead | — |
| Speed control | 14 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Brakes | 12 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Latches and locks | 9 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 9 (1%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 20,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 1,166 complaints: 16 mention a crash · 11 mention a fire · 12 report an injury · 23 say the car was towed.
27 complaints were filed in the last 12 months, the newest in Nov 2026.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
Recalls for the 2019 Ford F-250 SD: 16
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. 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.
The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image. 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.
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. 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.
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. 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.
On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production. 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.
The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up. If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end. An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches. 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.
The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The passenger side rear axle shaft may fail prematurely due to a material issue. A broken passenger side rear axle could result in a loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle still when in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement. Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Ford: 237
Repair instructions Ford sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2019 Ford F-250 SD. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM)…
During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper…
Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module…
Some 2011-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change
NHTSA defect investigations: 3
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
Power Tailgate Release Systems
Power tailgate opens unintended
Neighbouring years
2018 F-250 SD: 400 complaints, keep it · 2020 F-250 SD: 270 complaints, keep it, but watch the transmission.
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Questions
Is the 2019 Ford F-250 SD a bad year?
1,166 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other F-250 SD years. At 20,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-250 SD?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: steering (776), suspension (678), wheels (87), transmission and drivetrain (46), electrical system (33).
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-250 SD have?
16 recall campaigns list this model year: Backup camera (NHTSA 25V-572), Equipment (NHTSA 23V-420), Backup camera (NHTSA 22V-644), Backup camera (NHTSA 22V-252) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.