2019 Ford F-450
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Steering
9 of 20 total reports mention: steering.
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We were hit on I20, when the vehicles front air bags as well as the sos safety equipment (horns emergency hazard lights) failed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-21
Also filed under Air bags and electrical system
There is a noticeable and worsening wobbling/ shaking of the front end of my vehicle at 70-75 MPH while driving and the vehicle occasionally is very unsteady after hitting a pothole or other obstacle at speed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-05-09
Suspension
5 of 20 total reports mention: suspension.
Power train
4 of 20 total reports mention: power train.
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Years and years of cp4 failures should lead to a recall. It is unsafe and will cause someone to be killed if there truck shuts off
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-18
Engine
4 of 20 total reports mention: engine.
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The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while his boss was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-11-12
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the contact observed an abnormal burning odor inside the cabin of the vehicle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-18
Wheels
2 of 20 total reports mention: wheels.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2018-10-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-12-12 Power tailgate opens unintended
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2019-05-09Equipment19V398000 LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays.
Remedy: ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.
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2019-06-03Engine18V894000 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.
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2019-10-21Seats19V633000 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.
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2021-01-15Recall queryClosed 2024-01-10 Power Tailgate Release Systems
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2021-03-15Exterior lighting21V114000 Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling one 2020 Ford F450 vehicle and one 2017 Navistar Durastar vehicle, equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights.
Remedy: ECCO will provide a filter kit that will ensure the lights perform in the correct photometric intensity ranges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2021.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Ford F-450 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Steering: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V398000 · Equipment
- Recall 18V894000 · Engine
- Recall 19V633000 · Seats
- Recall 21V114000 · Exterior lighting
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Ford F-450 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-450?
- The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-450 have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.