2019 Ford F-250 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2019 Ford F-250 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,916
- 1,037 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 765 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 25 reported crashes · 23 injuries · 16 fires
What owners report fails — 2019 Ford F-250
- STEERING 765
- SUSPENSION 666
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 110
- WHEELS 85
- POWER TRAIN 40
4 recalls on record for the 2019 Ford F-250
- NHTSA 20V576000 · 2020 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 18V894000 · 2019 · ENGINE When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or m
- NHTSA 19V633000 · 2019 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an
- NHTSA 19V688000 · 2019 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT A broken passenger side rear axle could result in a loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle still when
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2019 Ford F-250
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford F-250 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Ford F-250 reliable?
NHTSA has 1,916 consumer complaints on record for the 2019 Ford F-250 and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (765 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2019 Ford F-250 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-250?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (765), suspension (666), unknown or other (110), wheels (85). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2019 Ford F-250?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.