2019 Ford F-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-450 years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Ford F-450. That ranks 3rd out of 18 F-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (9 complaints, 45%), typically at around 26,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 4 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 20owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2019 Ford F-450 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 45% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 25% | 40,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 20% | 62,334 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 20% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 10% | 31,419 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 5% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 9,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 5% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2019 Ford F-450 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: 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. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lamps fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317 ext. 132.
Seats:front assembly:recliner; seats:mid/rear assembly
Problem: 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 manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Equipment
Problem: 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. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Engine
Problem: 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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power Tailgate Release Systems (RQ21001) — opened Jan 15, 2021, closed Jan 10, 2024.
- Power tailgate opens unintended (PE18011) — opened Oct 12, 2018, closed Dec 12, 2019, led to recall 19V864000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
We were hit on I20, when the vehicles front air bags as well as the sos safety equipment (horns emergency hazard lights) failed. When hit we were pushed across three travel lanes into several cement barriers, collecting a semi truck traveling in the slow lane going 40+MPH. We all went down an…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F450. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and…
My truck wobbles out of control when I drive it above 40mph. It shakes uncontrollably. Nothing is wrong with it according to mechanics. I believe it's realated to the death wobble, many reports I have seen on tv regarding this matter on Ford trucks.
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. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed…
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
Other Ford F-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 F-450 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 | 20 | 4 |
| 2018 F-450 | 10 | 3 |
| 2017 F-450 | 21 | 4 |
| 2016 F-450 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 F-450 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 F-450 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 F-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 F-450 | 14 | 4 |
| 2011 F-450 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-450?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford F-450?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2019 Ford F-450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-450 model years, the 2019 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.