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).
2019 Ford F-350 SD recalls
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Some pickup trucks with an engine block heater had a previous repair under an earlier recall.
Transmission May Not Hold Park, Risking Rollaway
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 area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 266 |
| Suspension | 227 |
| Unknown Or Other | 42 |
| Wheels | 40 |
| Structure | 23 |
| Back Over Prevention | 21 |
| Engine | 18 |
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Power Train | 13 |
What owners report
My 2019 Ford F350 fully power stroke deisel super duty started making a terrible grinding and grinding noise when I let off the accelerator. Thereâs 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. Thereâs a burnt gear oil smell coming from the truck as a result and the truck canât be driven .
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
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.
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.
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?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.