Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2019 Ford F-450 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2019 Ford F-450 SD has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 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 #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
- Equipment 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Tires 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2019 Ford F-450 SD has a variety of recalls, mostly regarding back-up cameras and related equipment issues. Affected components include electronic systems, body structures, and engine features. While these recalls are significant, they do not point to severe mechanical issues that could impact the vehicle's core performance.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| camera system | 30,000–50,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| tailgate latch | 40,000–60,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| DRL system | 20,000–40,000 miles | $100–$250 | 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 every 10,000 miles
- Tire rotation and alignment annually
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Transmission fluid check annually
- Coolant system inspection every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Foggy camera image
- Unintended tailgate opening
- Headlight misfunctioning
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2019 Ford F-450 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.