MYRModel Year Report

2019 Ford F-350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2019 Ford F-350
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 88 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2019 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021
2019: 452 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199495
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200388
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 58%

58% of complaints: steering — 264 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SUSPENSION 47%

47% of complaints: suspension — 211 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The front tie rod adjusting sleeve pulled apart from the tie rod end. The threads were stripped off so where you can just pull it off and on. It caused me to drive almost into a tree where I lost complete control of the truck.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240323

WHEELS 8%

8% of complaints: wheels — 36 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
STRUCTURE 4%

4% of complaints: structure — 20 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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2019 F-350 WITH 8' BED AND APPROX 1000 MILES. 1ST OCCURRENCE: DEPARTED A CAMPGROUND TOWING A TRAVEL TRAILER (AFTER DOING 3 WALK-AROUND SAFETY CHECK PRIOR TO DEPARTING).

NHTSA ODI report, 20191207

ENGINE 4%

4% of complaints: engine — 16 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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[XXX] my 2019 ford f350 extended cab 4x4 6.7 diesel engine caught fire while i was driving on [XXX] i was pulling a small gooseneck horse trailer with 2 live horses inside. I was traveling at 60mph. no modifications to the truck, everything stock.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250115

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20181012 — PE (closed 20191212)

Power tailgate opens unintended

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 452
R 20190603 — engine

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.

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.

Campaign 18V894000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191021 — seats

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...

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.

Campaign 19V633000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191021 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 19V688000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201016 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 20V576000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210115 — RQ (closed 20240110)

Power Tailgate Release Systems

I 20240509 — PE (open)

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (264 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (211 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 18V894000 (engine) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V633000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V688000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V576000 (power train) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 2007 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2017 ■ 1999 ■ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Ford F-350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ford F-350 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-350?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 58% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-350 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.