NHTSA vehicle safety data
2019 Ford F-350 Recalls & Complaints
The 2019 Ford F-350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 462 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2019 Ford F-350. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2019 Ford F-350 owner complaints
Owners have filed 462 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford F-350, describing incidents dated May 9, 2018 to June 24, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Steering 266 complaints
- Suspension 227 complaints
- Unknown or Other 42 complaints
- Wheels 40 complaints
- Structure 23 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 20 complaints
Of the 462 complaints on file, 9 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 462 complaints, owners report 9 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11746669 · Filed
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…
ODI #11732454 · Filed
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…
ODI #11730641 · Filed
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…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2019 Ford F-350 in 3 investigations. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE24-014: Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
Open since May 9, 2024
- Recall Query RQ21-001: Power Tailgate Release Systems
Closed January 10, 2024
- Preliminary Evaluation PE18-011: Power tailgate opens unintended
Closed December 12, 2019
Front Axle may be Improperly Welded
NHTSA #20V576000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported September 23, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 9,628 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.13% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 20S56 · Owners notified October 16, 2020
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles. The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.
Safety consequence
An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Premature Right Rear Axle Shaft Failure
NHTSA #19V688000 · Power Train — Axle Assembly — Axle Shaft · NHTSA notice
Reported September 30, 2019 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 28,579 vehicles
Repair completion: 86.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 19S31 · Owners notified October 21, 2019 · Vehicles built May 21, 2019 – July 26, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with electronically locking rear differentials. The passenger side rear axle shaft may fail prematurely due to a material issue.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side rear axle shaft, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S31.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207
NHTSA #19V633000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Recliner · NHTSA notice
Reported August 28, 2019 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 639,137 vehicles
Repair completion: 77.79% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 19C07 · Owners notified October 21, 2019 · Vehicles built September 9, 2018 – July 22, 2019 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode
NHTSA #18V894000 · Engine · NHTSA notice
Reported December 18, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 410,289 vehicles
Repair completion: 78.74% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 18S45 · Owners notified June 3, 2019 · Vehicles built March 18, 2014 – November 17, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ford F-350 model years
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