Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford F-350 SD has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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
- Power Train 4 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Of the 5 complaints on file, 2 report a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford F-350 SD has multiple recalls, particularly for rearview cameras and drivetrain components, indicating reliability issues. Owners report issues related to the powertrain and fuel system, which further affects its reliability rating.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rearview camera | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$500 | very common |
| driveshaft | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| transmission | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | 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 change
- Brake inspection and service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Tire rotation and alignment
- Coolant system check
- Battery check and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Rear camera display issues
- Unusual drivetrain noise
- Transmission slipping
- Vibration during acceleration
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.