2019 Ford F-250 SD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2019 Ford F-250 SD has 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford f-250 sd. while driving approximately 50-70 mph, especially over uneven pavement, the vehicle shook violently. the contact stated that this was also known as the death wobble. the contact took the vehicle to earnhardt ford (located at 7300 w. orchid ln, chandler, az .

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.2x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

5 complaints

38%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-70 MPH, ESPECIALLY OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS ALSO KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EARNHARDT FORD (LOCATED AT 7300 W. ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH and driving over a bump in the roadway, the steering wheel vibrated abnormally. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that after slowing down to 45 MPH the vibration stopped. The local
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and driving over a speed bump, the vehicle started to shake uncontrollably. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulled over and stopped, restarted, and the vehicle operated normally; however, the failure recurred seve

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-70 MPH, ESPECIALLY OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS ALSO KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EARNHARDT FORD (LOCATED AT 7300 W. ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

4 complaints

31%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NORTH PARK LINCOLN (9207 SAN PEDRO AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-70 MPH, ESPECIALLY OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS ALSO KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EARNHARDT FORD (LOCATED AT 7300 W. ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ
• The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and driving over a speed bump, the vehicle started to shake uncontrollably. The contact stated that the vehicle was pulled over and stopped, restarted, and the vehicle operated normally; however, the failure recurred seve

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NORTH PARK LINCOLN (9207 SAN PEDRO AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

15%

• BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AT JOE COTTON FORD SET UP TO PULL A KEYSTONE HALF TON COUGAR 29RKS AND IT CAME WITH A STICKER FO PAYLOAD OF 2029 LB. TOOK IT TO CAT SCALE AND HAD MYSELF , 34 GAL DIESEL AND A BED COVER OF 125 LB IN IT . SCALE SAID IT WEIGH 8340 OR PAY LOAD OF 1760 LB NOT SAME AS TIRE STICKER STATED
• My truck has the death wobble. It's is very scary and I have almost had several accidents because of it. It has shook so violently when I have hit 40 mph even. It usually happens when I go 60 mph. I have not taken it to the dealership yet. No warning lights are on either.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AT JOE COTTON FORD SET UP TO PULL A KEYSTONE HALF TON COUGAR 29RKS AND IT CAME WITH A STICKER FO PAYLOAD OF 2029 LB. TOOK IT TO CAT SCALE AND HAD MYSELF , 34 GAL DIESEL AND A BED COVER OF 125 LB IN IT . SCALE SAID IT WEIGH 8340 OR PAY LOAD OF 1760 LB NOT SAME AS TIRE STICKER STATED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints

• DRIVER DOOR LATCH FREEZES. HASN'T HAPPENED YET ON OTHER DOORS, BUT THEN THEY ARE NOT USED MUCH. OCCURS DURING WET/COLD/BELOW FREEZING WEATHER. TRUCK IS NEW, 3600 MILES. FIRST TIME DOOR OPENED BUT WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED AGAIN.HARD CLOSURE OF DOOR AND MULTIPLE LOCK/UNLOCK ATTEMPTS FREED LATCH AND I

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DRIVER DOOR LATCH FREEZES. HASN'T HAPPENED YET ON OTHER DOORS, BUT THEN THEY ARE NOT USED MUCH. OCCURS DURING WET/COLD/BELOW FREEZING WEATHER. TRUCK IS NEW, 3600 MILES. FIRST TIME DOOR OPENED BUT WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED AGAIN.HARD CLOSURE OF DOOR AND MULTIPLE LOCK/UNLOCK ATTEMPTS FREED LATCH AND I”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints

• The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 13 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-70 MPH, ESPECIALLY OVER UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS ALSO KNOWN AS THE DEATH WOBBLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EARNHARDT FORD (LOCATED AT 7300 W. ORCHID LN, CHANDLER, AZ
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NORTH PARK LINCOLN (9207 SAN PEDRO AVE, SAN ANTONIO, TX) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: BOUGHT THIS TRUCK AT JOE COTTON FORD SET UP TO PULL A KEYSTONE HALF TON COUGAR 29RKS AND IT CAME WITH A STICKER FO PAYLOAD OF 2029 LB. TOOK IT TO CAT SCALE AND HAD MYSELF , 34 GAL DIESEL AND A BED COVER OF 125 LB IN IT . SCALE SAID IT WEIGH 8340 OR PAY LOAD OF 1760 LB NOT SAME AS TIRE STICKER STATED
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: DRIVER DOOR LATCH FREEZES. HASN'T HAPPENED YET ON OTHER DOORS, BUT THEN THEY ARE NOT USED MUCH. OCCURS DURING WET/COLD/BELOW FREEZING WEATHER. TRUCK IS NEW, 3600 MILES. FIRST TIME DOOR OPENED BUT WOULD NOT LATCH CLOSED AGAIN.HARD CLOSURE OF DOOR AND MULTIPLE LOCK/UNLOCK ATTEMPTS FREED LATCH AND I
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)