2019 Ford F-350 SD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2019 Ford F-350 SD has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 467 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 6 fires, 9 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Steering (266 reports).

11Recalls
467Owner complaints
9Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2019 Ford F-350 SD recalls

Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image

Recall 25V572Sep 3, 20251,456,417 vehicles affected

The rearview camera can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while the vehicle is in reverse.

Missing Head Restraint Instructions Raise Crash Injury Risk

Recall 23V420Jun 9, 2023691,133 vehicles affected

Some Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-Super Duty SuperCab trucks were built without owner's manual instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints, including those for the center seating positions.

Foggy Rearview Camera Image Can Hide Hazards Behind You

Recall 22V644Aug 26, 2022277,040 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain 2017-2018 Ford F-Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Continental sedans equipped with the 360-degree camera system.

Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image

Recall 22V252Apr 14, 202221,904 vehicles affected

Certain 2019 Ford F-150 and Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks may have a poor electrical connection in the rearview camera.

Loose Underbody Shield Can Damage Driveshaft, Risking Crash

Recall 22V087Feb 16, 2022247,445 vehicles affected

Underbody heat and noise insulators on certain Super Duty pickups with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts may loosen and contact the driveshaft.

Tires May Fail, Causing Sudden Air Loss or Tread Separation

Recall 21V155Mar 10, 202115,769 vehicles affected

Certain Continental tires on these Ford trucks and SUVs may have been cured for too long during production.

Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire

Recall 19V880Dec 11, 2019490,574 vehicles affected

Certain 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty SuperCrew Cab trucks have carpet flooring that can ignite if a front seat belt pretensioner fires during a crash.

Tailgate May Unlatch Unexpectedly, Dropping Cargo

Recall 19V864Dec 4, 2019231,664 vehicles affected

Water can get into the electrical wiring of the tailgate release switch in the tailgate handle.

Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 19V808Nov 12, 201986,296 vehicles affected

Some trucks in this recall may keep their daytime running lights at full brightness when the headlight switch is turned to the On position.

Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 19V278Apr 8, 2019131,068 vehicles affected

Some pickup trucks with an engine block heater had a previous repair under an earlier recall.

Transmission May Not Hold Park, Risking Rollaway

Recall 18V802Nov 14, 20184 vehicles affected

A casting defect in the automatic transmission case on certain 2019 Ford F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks may prevent the park pawl assembly from being properly secured.

Most common 2019 Ford F-350 SD problems

Problem areas named in the 467 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Steering266
Suspension227
Unknown Or Other42
Wheels40
Structure23
Back Over Prevention21
Engine18
Electrical System16
Fuel/Propulsion System14
Power Train13

What owners report

2026-09-25, Power Train
My 2019 Ford F350 fully power stroke deisel super duty started making a terrible grinding and grinding noise when I let off the accelerator. There’s specifically fluid leaking from rear axle in the center where the drive shaft meets the heavy duty Dana M300 axle. And all over the inside rear passenger tire. There’s a burnt gear oil smell coming from the truck as a result and the truck can’t be driven .
2026-08-28, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 steppe
2026-08-11, Power Train
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.
2026-08-11, Power Train
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.
2026-07-22, Fuel System, Diesel
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 Departmen

2019 Ford F-350 SD questions

Does the 2019 Ford F-350 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; Missing Head Restraint Instructions Raise Crash Injury Risk; Foggy Rearview Camera Image Can Hide Hazards Behind You; Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image; Loose Underbody Shield Can Damage Driveshaft, Risking Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-350 SD?

Based on 467 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (266), Suspension (227), Unknown Or Other (42).

How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Ford F-350 SD has been fixed?

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