2019 Ford F-250

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2019 Ford F-250 has 1917 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 24.0x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2019 ford f-250. while driving 70 mph, the steering wheel shook violently without warning. the contact would have to release the accelerator pedal in order for the steering wheel to stop shaking. the vehicle was taken to cook ford (2600 palmer hwy, texas city, tx 77590, (409)-. ⚠️ 10 fire reports filed.

10 fire reports 20 crash reports 18 injuries

1917

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

24.0x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

768 complaints

40%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COOK FORD (2600 PALMER HWY, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590, (409)-
• TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE VERY RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING HAVE TO APPLY HEAVY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO COME APART. TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
• WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLOW RADIUS IN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50MPH I HIT A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD THAT CAUSED VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH MOST REFER TO AS "DEATH WOBLE". THIS CAUSED THE FRONT END TO LOOSE TRACTION AND SCOOT ACROSS THE ROAD. TO OVERCOME IT I HAD TO SIGNIFICANTLY SLOW D

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 6 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COOK FORD (2600 PALMER HWY, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590, (409)-”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

673 complaints

35%

• IN DEC OF 2018 THE FORD F250 EXHIBITED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHICH HAPPENS WHEN GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ONRAMP ENTERING HIGHWAY OVER AN EXPANSION JOINT OR POTHOLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 45-50 MPH. THE TRUCK EXPERIENCE EXTREME "BUMP STEER" AND HARMONIC OSCILLATIONS SO HARSH AS TO SEEM LIKE IT WAS A M
• TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE VERY RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING HAVE TO APPLY HEAVY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO COME APART. TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
• WHILE DRIVING AROUND A SLOW RADIUS IN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 50MPH I HIT A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD THAT CAUSED VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH MOST REFER TO AS "DEATH WOBLE". THIS CAUSED THE FRONT END TO LOOSE TRACTION AND SCOOT ACROSS THE ROAD. TO OVERCOME IT I HAD TO SIGNIFICANTLY SLOW D

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 8 crashes

“IN DEC OF 2018 THE FORD F250 EXHIBITED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHICH HAPPENS WHEN GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ONRAMP ENTERING HIGHWAY OVER AN EXPANSION JOINT OR POTHOLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 45-50 MPH. THE TRUCK EXPERIENCE EXTREME "BUMP STEER" AND HARMONIC OSCILLATIONS SO HARSH AS TO SEEM LIKE IT WAS A M”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

113 complaints

• EXPERIENCING FORD F250 "DEATH WOBBLE." NOT HITTING ANY BUMPS OR RUTS BEFORE TRUCK STARTS SHAKING. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TAKE FOOT OF ACCELERATOR AND HIT BRAKE TRUCK IS TWO MONTHS OLD WITH 6,600 MILES ON ODO. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. FIRST TWO TIMES HAPPENED ABOUT 45 MPH, LA
• GOING 65-70 MILES ON FREEWAY AND MY TRUCK STARTS TO SHAKE OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVEN'T HAD IT MORE THAT 4 MONTHS AND THIS HAS ALREADY HAPPENED 3 TIMES. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE TO SEE IF THIS HAD HAPPENED TO ANYONE BEFORE AND IT HAS. ITS SOMETHING THEY CALL A DEATH WOBBLE. IT IS VERY SCARY AND NOTHING I CA
• OUR COMPANY VEHICLE (WITH 43K MILES ON IT) STEERING WHEEL SHAKES AND ENTIRE TRUCK WOBBLES ON THE FREEWAY. IT IS REFERRED TO ONLINE AS THE FORD DEATH WOBBLE. IF FORD DOES NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AS THEY SHOULD WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX THIS COMMON FORD ISSUE. THIS BEGAN HAPPENING

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports💥 3 crashes

“EXPERIENCING FORD F250 "DEATH WOBBLE." NOT HITTING ANY BUMPS OR RUTS BEFORE TRUCK STARTS SHAKING. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TAKE FOOT OF ACCELERATOR AND HIT BRAKE TRUCK IS TWO MONTHS OLD WITH 6,600 MILES ON ODO. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. FIRST TWO TIMES HAPPENED ABOUT 45 MPH, LA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

86 complaints

• TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE VERY RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING HAVE TO APPLY HEAVY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO COME APART. TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
• DEATH WOBBLE WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THIS VEHICLE WHEN ENTERING ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND DRIVING OVER AN EXPANSION JOINT WHILE MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AT 75-80MPH (SPEED LIMIT ON INTERSTATE WAS 80MPH), THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLANTLY IN THE FRONT STEERING WHEEL, ALMOST LIKE A TIRE CAME OFF.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. WHILE TRAVELING 80 MPH ON AN OVERPASS OF A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STARTED SHAKING AND EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY FOR ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE WHILE THE CONTACT STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TR

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE VERY RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING HAVE TO APPLY HEAVY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO COME APART. TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

47 complaints

• The top fuel filter developed a leak at the cap spraying fuel into the engine compartment essentially rendering the truck unusable. Truck has 25K miles on it. Manufacturer maintenance asks for fuel filter change at 30K miles. There is a recall on exact same issue on Ford trucks model 2020 and later
• Upper fuel filter developed a crack on top, spraying diesel fuel all over the interior of the engine compartment. Smelled fuel in the interior vents, then saw smoke trailing the truck in my rear view mirror. Pulled over at a mini-mart, opened the hood and saw the fuel spray fanning out from the top
• During a daily regular drive, the steering wheel was wobbling and driver was unable to take control over the vehicle, the vehicle took a longer than expected time to be stopped and almost cause an accident. Vehicle was taken to dealer service, nothing was found.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 6 fire reports

“The top fuel filter developed a leak at the cap spraying fuel into the engine compartment essentially rendering the truck unusable. Truck has 25K miles on it. Manufacturer maintenance asks for fuel filter change at 30K miles. There is a recall on exact same issue on Ford trucks model 2020 and later ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 1917 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. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO RELEASE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN ORDER FOR THE STEERING WHEEL TO STOP SHAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO COOK FORD (2600 PALMER HWY, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590, (409)-
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: IN DEC OF 2018 THE FORD F250 EXHIBITED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHICH HAPPENS WHEN GOING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ONRAMP ENTERING HIGHWAY OVER AN EXPANSION JOINT OR POTHOLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ABOVE 45-50 MPH. THE TRUCK EXPERIENCE EXTREME "BUMP STEER" AND HARMONIC OSCILLATIONS SO HARSH AS TO SEEM LIKE IT WAS A M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: EXPERIENCING FORD F250 "DEATH WOBBLE." NOT HITTING ANY BUMPS OR RUTS BEFORE TRUCK STARTS SHAKING. ONLY WAY TO STOP IS TAKE FOOT OF ACCELERATOR AND HIT BRAKE TRUCK IS TWO MONTHS OLD WITH 6,600 MILES ON ODO. STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEM ABOUT 1 MONTH AGO. FIRST TWO TIMES HAPPENED ABOUT 45 MPH, LA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE GOES INTO A VIOLENT SHAKE VERY RANDOMLY WITH NO WARNING HAVE TO APPLY HEAVY BRAKES TO REGAIN CONTROL. STEERING WHEEL SHAKES VERY BAD AND THE WHOLE FRONT END FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO COME APART. TRUCK IS VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)