Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford F-350 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 462 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V576000 Front Axle may be Improperly Welded NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V688000 Premature Right Rear Axle Shaft Failure NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V633000 Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- 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).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford F-350 has notable reliability concerns, with high complaint counts in steering and suspension systems. These issues suggest potential costly repairs, impacting overall ownership experience negatively.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $600–$1,300 | common |
| wheels | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–60,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | 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
- Tire rotation and balance
- Brake inspection
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibrations
- Suspension creaking noises
- Excessive tire wear
- Engine oil leaks
- Electrical component failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.