CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Ford F-450 SD has 9 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2019 Ford F-450 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.
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-450 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
WIRE HARNESS FOR TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY,CAME LOOSE AND WRAPPED AROUND DRIVESHAFT RIPPING IT OFF, AND CAUSED AN COOLANT LINE TO ALSO PULL OFF, NOTED ON TOW BILL. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE, 70MPH ON FREEWAY...MADE A LOUD POP NOISE AND TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING BAD...PULLED OVER AND SHUT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY, LOTS OF ANTIFREEZE UNDER TRUCK AND WIRE HARNESS RIPPED OFF AND WRAPPED AROUND FRONT DRIVESHAFT (6-8FT OF THE WIRE HARNESS)*DT CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BEFORE BY ANOTHER DEALER AND THE CURRENT DEALER STATED IT WAS THEIR FAULT. CONSUMER CLAIMS THE HARNESS FAILING WAS HELD BY PLASTIC CLIPS.*JB*DT*DT*JB*JB *TR*JB
2019 F-450 THAT CAME WITH CONTINENTAL HSR TIRES AS THE OEM TIRE. THE TRUCK HAS HAD 2 SEPARATE INCIDENTS WHERE A STEER TIRE (ONE PASSENGER SIDE, ONE DRIVER SIDE) HAS HAD CHUNKS OF TREAD BREAK OFF OF THE TIRE. THERE ARE NO KNOWN EVENTS CAUSING THIS FAILURE. CONTINENTAL TIRE HAS REPLACED BOTH TIRES UNDER WARRANTY, BUT THIS SEEMS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE. TIRE BRAND: CONTINENTAL TIRE LINE: HSR TIRE SIZE: 225/70R19.5 128N COMPONENT - TREAD COMING OFF OF TIRES MULTIPLE TIMES ON STEER AXLE.
COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WITH ONLY 830 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ON JULY 19, 2019 WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON E. CAUSEWAY APPROACH IN MANDEVILLE, LA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING ENOUGH TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME AT THE INTERSECTION. I RAPIDLY DOWN SHIFTED THROUGH THE GEARS TO REDUCE SPEED AND ALSO APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO HELP REDUCE SPEED. WHILE THE VEHICLE DID SLOW DOWN IT WAS NOT ENOUGH TO AVOID HITTING THE TRAFFIC AHEAD, SO I VEERED OFF TO THE RIGHT AND MISSED THE OTHER CARS. AFTER SLOWING TO A ROLL I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK TO BRING IT TO A COMPLETE STOP. ONCE I G
2019 Ford F-450 SD questions
Does the 2019 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2019 Ford F-450 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; Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-450 SD?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Tires (1), Equipment (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Ford F-450 SD has been fixed?
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