Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford F-250 SD has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 8 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V644000 Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V252000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V087000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V155000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V880000 Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V864000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V808000 Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V278000 Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V802000 Unsecured Park Pawl may cause Unintended Movement NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 5 complaints
- Suspension 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Structure 1 complaint
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford F-250 SD has faced several critical recalls related to camera systems, underbody structures, and transmission issues. Complaints largely focus on steering and suspension systems, indicating reliability concerns that impact safety and performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 30,000–60,000 miles | $800–$1,400 | common |
| suspension | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| rearview camera | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 20,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 45,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Difficulty steering
- Unusual suspension noises
- Rearview camera failures
- Grinding noise during turns
- Unexpected vehicle movements
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.