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2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Recalls and owner complaints reported to NHTSA

16
Recalls
1158
Owner complaints
Above average for 2019

Compared with the typical (middle) count of 105 complaints across the 8 model-year 2019 heavy-duty trucks we cover. Best-selling trucks naturally collect more complaints because more of them are on the road.

What owners should know

Covers 2017–2019 · 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and 6.2L V8 gas · Updated 2026-10-01

The 2017 Super Duty got an aluminum body on a new steel frame. Engines are the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and the 6.2L V8 gas.

We counted 3,942 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2017–2019 F-250s and F-350s: 2,905 from diesel trucks and 970 from gas trucks (identified by VIN). Complaint counts show what owners report most often, not how many trucks have a problem.

At a glance

  • Front-end shake ("death wobble") dominates: more than half of all complaints (over 2,000), on both diesel and gas trucks.
  • The high-pressure fuel pump (CP4.2) is still the most expensive known diesel failure.
  • Several recalls cover tailgates, driveshafts, block heaters and rear cameras. Check that they were done.

Front-end shake ("death wobble")

1,532 diesel complaints and 542 gas complaints describe a violent front-end shake, usually after a bump at highway speed. That's the highest share of any truck generation we cover. Owners filed a class-action lawsuit over it in 2019. No recall has been issued, so the fix is up to the owner.

Owners and front-end shops most often report lasting fixes from replacing worn parts, especially the track bar, ball joints and tie rods, and checking alignment. A new steering stabilizer alone frequently only hides it.

When buying: ask whether the shake has ever happened and what was replaced. Have a helper rock the steering wheel with the engine running while you watch the track bar ends. Hit bumps at 50–70 mph on the test drive. A truck with a documented front-end rebuild can be a safer bet than one that's never been touched.

6.7L diesel

  • High-pressure fuel pump (CP4.2): when it fails, metal can contaminate the whole fuel system, with repairs commonly reported at $8,000 or more. Ford's 2024 CP4 recall covers 2020–2022 trucks, not 2017–2019. Ask for fuel filter records and whether the pump was replaced.
  • Other commonly reported repairs: EGR cooler clogging, exhaust temperature sensors, radiator leaks, and the plastic intercooler pipe cracking under boost.

Recalls to check on these years

  • Tailgate may open by itself (water shorting the electric release switch, recall 19V864000)
  • Driveshaft may fracture on 2017–2018 4x4s (recall 22V880000), and on gas trucks with aluminum driveshafts (recall 22V087000)
  • Engine block heater cord may short and overheat (recalls 18V894000 and 19V278000)
  • 2019 4x4 front axle weld problem (recall 20V576000) and 2019 rear axle shaft on trucks with a locking rear differential (recall 19V688000)
  • Several rear camera recalls

Body and rust

The aluminum body doesn't rust like steel, but check where steel and aluminum meet, along with the steel frame and brake lines.

Before you buy

Researched from owner forums and NHTSA complaints and written by Know Your Truck. These are patterns in what owners report, not a guarantee about any particular truck.

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Common failures & how to fix them

Parts and video buttons search for your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty. Always confirm a part fits using your VIN. Brakes, steering, fuel and airbag work affects your safety, so if you're not sure, have a qualified mechanic do it.

  • Front-end shake (death wobble)

    Moderate DIY

    Signs: Violent shaking of the steering wheel and front end after hitting a bump, usually at 45+ mph. Slowing down hard is often the only way to stop it.

    Fix: Find and replace the worn parts, most often the track bar or its bushings, then check ball joints, tie rod ends, the drag link and alignment. A new steering stabilizer alone usually only hides the problem.

    Shop: track barShop: steering stabilizer▶ How-to videos

  • High-pressure fuel pump (CP4) failure

    Easy DIY

    Signs: Sudden stalling or no-start, low fuel pressure codes, metal in the fuel filter. Often there's little warning.

    Fix: Prevention is the fix you can do: change both fuel filters on schedule, drain the water separator, and buy fuel from busy stations. Some owners add a kit that keeps pump debris away from the injectors. A failed pump usually means a full fuel system replacement at a diesel shop.

    Shop: fuel filter kitShop: CP4 disaster prevention kit▶ How-to videos

  • 6.7L cracked intercooler pipe

    Easy DIY

    Signs: A loud pop, sudden loss of power, boost or limp-mode codes.

    Fix: Replace the plastic cold-side intercooler pipe. Many owners upgrade to a metal pipe.

    Shop: 6.7 Powerstroke cold side intercooler pipe▶ How-to videos

  • Tailgate opens by itself

    Dealer (recall)

    Signs: The tailgate drops open while driving or parked, often after rain or a car wash.

    Fix: Covered by a Ford recall for the electric release switch.

    May be covered free by recall 19V864000. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

  • Driveshaft failure risk

    Dealer (recall)

    Signs: Vibration from under the truck. A failure can cause loss of drive power.

    Fix: Covered by Ford recalls on certain 2017–2018 4x4s and on gas trucks with aluminum driveshafts.

    May be covered free by recall 22V880000 / 22V087000. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Owner's manual

Get the free official owner's manual from Ford's owner manual library. Choose 2019 F-250 Super Duty. It covers maintenance schedules, fluids, towing limits and warning lights. Older years may not be listed online.

Recalls

A recall doesn't mean a truck still has the problem. Enter the truck's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see whether the repair was done.

  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

    Sep 2025 · #25V572000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

  • Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Jun 2023 · #23V420000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

    Risk and fix

    Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Fix: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

    Aug 2022 · #22V644000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

  • Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

    Apr 2022 · #22V252000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Risk and fix

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

  • Structure:Frame And Members:Underbody Shields

    Feb 2022 · #22V087000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.

  • Tires

    Mar 2021 · #21V155000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

  • Steering

    Dec 2020 · #20E090000

    Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

  • Power Train:Axle Assembly

    Sep 2020 · #20V576000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles. The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56.

  • Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars

    Dec 2019 · #19V880000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.

  • Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch

    Dec 2019 · #19V864000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.

  • Exterior Lighting:Headlights

    Nov 2019 · #19V808000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-250, F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks. The Daytime Running Lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the "On" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Risk and fix

    Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.

  • Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft

    Sep 2019 · #19V688000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350 vehicles equipped with electronically locking rear differentials. The passenger side rear axle shaft may fail prematurely due to a material issue.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: A broken passenger side rear axle could result in a loss of drive power and the inability to hold the vehicle still when in Park. If the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the passenger side rear axle shaft, replacing it 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 19S31.

  • Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

    Aug 2019 · #19V633000

    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 and fix

    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.

  • Engine

    Apr 2019 · #19V278000

    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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

  • Engine

    Dec 2018 · #18V894000

    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 and fix

    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.

  • Power Train:Automatic Transmission

    Nov 2018 · #18V802000

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

    Risk and fix

    Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36.

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

  • Steering774
    6 involved a crash
    • Filed Jul 2026

      Experienced the oft reported death wobble while driving home from TN and had to limp my vehicle home while experiencing the constant, extreme and dangerous wobbling.

    • Filed Jan 2026

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while cleaning the steering wheel, the steering column became loose. No warning light was illuminated. An Independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,000.

    • Filed Nov 2025

      Violent shaking when driving at high speeds and after hitting bumps or uneven streets

    • Filed Oct 2025

      Unstable control when driving over uneven roads. Are you sure that recall was done on my truck?

    • Filed Sep 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 - 65 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the vehicle experienced the death wobble, causing the vehicle to independently shift into either the left or right lane. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the result was unknown. The contact was informed that a steering dampener could be added to the control arms. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.

    • Showing the 5 most recent of 774.
  • Suspension678
    8 involved a crash
    • Filed Jul 2026

      Experienced the oft reported death wobble while driving home from TN and had to limp my vehicle home while experiencing the constant, extreme and dangerous wobbling.

    • Filed Apr 2026

      While driving at highway speeds, I drove over an expansion joint on a bridge and experienced violent shaking of the vehicle. This included violent shaking of the steering wheel and interior of the truck. I also slowed down to under 30 mph on the highway to stop the shaking. This occurred several other times and, upon researching, found it to be called a "death wobble". I brought my truck to a Ford dealership service center and mentioned the death wobble, which was immediately acknowledged. This cost $1758 out of pocket to fix. From research I have done, it seems all suspension components should not need any type of repair or replacement prior to reaching 50,000 miles, with some components lasting as much as 100,000 miles.

    • Filed Nov 2025

      Violent shaking when driving at high speeds and after hitting bumps or uneven streets

    • Filed Oct 2025

      Unstable control when driving over uneven roads. Are you sure that recall was done on my truck?

    • Filed Oct 2025

      While driving on I-44 at approx. 70 MPH (12:30 PM, bright sunny day, lots of traffic), I hit a bump (not large or deep, just your ordinary bump on a U.S. Interstate), the truck began shaking violently (I'm talking hard to control, teeth rattling, I think we are going to crash). The steering wheel shook violently, my wife was startled, I managed to get it down to abut 45 MPH and the shaking stopped. I was 300 miles from home and it happened at least six more times before I got home.

    • Showing the 5 most recent of 678.
  • Unknown or Other112
    3 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
    • Filed Feb 2026

      The rear view backup camera will get scrambled or become blurry from time to time . It is happening more frequently causing the inability to know what is behind you when backing up.

    • Filed Jan 2026

      Backup camera distorted, wavy lines, and sometimes blank screen. I have seen other trucks of same year and model that have recalls and dont understand why mine don't. It happens all the time.

    • Filed Oct 2025

      Unstable control when driving over uneven roads. Are you sure that recall was done on my truck?

    • Filed Sep 2025

      Backup camera is obscured and has lines in it and sometimes it don't even work

    • Filed Dec 2024

      Passenger Door latch not functioning properly resulting in the door opening while driving. It only latches closed if the door is being manually held and the key fob lock button is pressed. If the unlock button is inadvertently pushed the door will open while driving

    • Showing the 5 most recent of 112.
  • Wheels87
    1 involved a crash
    • Filed Jul 2026

      Experienced the oft reported death wobble while driving home from TN and had to limp my vehicle home while experiencing the constant, extreme and dangerous wobbling.

    • Filed Feb 2026

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact purchased four aftermarket steel rims for the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to have the rims balanced, and the contact was advised by the technician that the steel rims were not rated for a 3/4-ton vehicle. The contact stated that the seller's website had listed the rims as compatible for a 3/4-ton vehicle. The contact returned the rims to the seller; however, the contact felt that the seller should have correctly identified the wheels for the correct vehicle weight, because the vehicle was used to haul trailers.

    • Filed Aug 2025

      My f250 experiences what is known as death wobble when driving over 50mph and hitting bumps. It's been happening much more frequently as of late. Only way to stop it from wobbling is getting over to the shoulder and slow down to approximately 40-45.

    • Filed Jan 2025

      I was driving on a 1200 mile trip with my 39ft camper. I came off an overpass bridge and my truck felt like both front tires had popped. My steering wheel was bouncing like crazy and luckily I was able to get the vehicle to a stop and off the road. My 2 children and fiancé were also in the car and were lucky not to be killed. After stopping I looked over the truck and trailer and saw nothing wrong. We started to look up the death wobble on this model and it appears many people have also reported it. This truck only has 44k miles on it. I reported it to ford and they have made it clear that they will not be doing anything, other than allowing my extended service plan to replace the same parts if they find an issue. After talking with ford, I was driving my truck again without the trailer and the same thing happened. Luckily I was able to gain control of the truck again. The first instance I was going approximately 70 mph and the second I was around 60 mph. I am now afraid to drive this vehicle with my family and unfortunately I’m still 1000 miles from home.

    • Filed Dec 2024

      Vehicle experiences death wobble in the front suspension system. While driving, vehicle suddenly shakes violently and is difficult to control. Vehicle was repaired at an authorized Ford dealership in 2021 but has since experienced the same dangerous affects of death wobble. Vehicle was inspected by the authorized Ford dealership prior to repair who confirmed the presence of death wobble. There were no warning signs prior to the vehicle experiencing death wobble before repair. There have been no warning signs after repair since death wobble has recurred.

    • Showing the 5 most recent of 87.
  • Power Train44
    1 involved a crash
    • Filed Jun 2026

      At around 139,000 miles i started to noticed some intermittent noise coming from the drivetrain. I took it to two different repair shops and was told it was tire noise. over time the grinding noise increased to the point of shuddering and jerking while shifting with no warning lamps showing. At 144,500 miles I contacted my aftermarket warranty and they said to take it to a certified shop to get it checked out. They did not have any preferred shops in my area so I took it to US Automotive. At 145,000 miles the shop contacted the warranty company and proceeded with investigation of the issue. After inspection and tear down they confirmed the transmission had the typical failure for the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmissions. They turned over there findings and the warranty company which has agreed to the findings and has offered a replacement used transmission with 125,000 miles on it and will also not cover the full cost to install the used unit. I feel that this is fraud and outside of the warranty agreement. I am now paying the expense to put the original transmission back into the truck to try to take it the 2.5 hours back to the dealership which sold me the truck along with the warranty to see what they will do in the matter. I hope it doesn't fail on the highway on the way.

    • Filed May 2026

      My truck transmission changes gears randomly while in motion. It is terrifying when it happens in traffic and the truck stalls and looses power then kicks back in with a loud noise. I stopped driving it since March of 2026.

    • Filed Nov 2025

      Violent shaking when driving at high speeds and after hitting bumps or uneven streets

    • Filed Aug 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission imploded while shifting into first gear with the powertrain warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

    • Filed Dec 2024

      transfer case is shifting from 2 wheel high to 4 wheel high while driving down the highway. it does not engage the the 4wheel drive front hubs when doing this so no indication this is happening. eventually the shift fork breaks and transfer case is then either locked in 4 wheel high without knowing or the transfer case goes to a neutral position and loss of all power. in the my incident i was driving on the interstate and transfer case went to neutral without warning. i was in the middle of 4 lanes of traffic and total loss of movement. i was able to navigate the truck to the side of the interstate safely. however had this been in the middle of rush hour traffic this would most likely been a fatality report with multiple cars involved. After discussions with ford techs i was advised this is an ongoing issue that has not been addressed by ford and they are seeing more and more of these issues, so much so that their transmission techs are backed up for 3-5 weeks with these repairs. seems to me this kind of failure nhtsa would be very aware of and demanding a recall be issued to fix this issue. rather the owners are eating the cost of repair for a blatant safety issue being over looked.

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  • Electrical System32
    2 involved a fire
    • Filed Oct 2025

      The rear view camera is not working when placing the vehicle in reverse. The dash screen is blank even though it changes to appropriate display mode. The area where camera image is supposed to be to display is blank.

    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown, and the battery was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the bulb failed to illuminate. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two more times and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic and the headlight bulbs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to replace the battery and filters. The contact replaced the battery and filters; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel. The filters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that a defective fuel pump had caused the failure and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

    • Filed Jun 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, all doors independently locked, and the front headlights independently illuminated. The contact stated that the Brake warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact disconnected the battery and lowered the windows to open the doors from outside as a temporary fix; however, the key was only able to unlock the front driver’s side door. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with water intrusion in the BCM (Body Control Module). The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

    • Filed Jun 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and lost motive power. The contact reversed over to the right side of the roadway and exited the vehicle. The contact inspected under the hood but found no cause for the failure. The contact re-entered the vehicle, shifted into reverse, and reversed back into the driveway. The contact stated the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that rodents had chewed on the wiring harness, and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

    • Filed Sep 2024

      Over the last two years my vehicle will display down hill decent, vehicle is not in park, and the wrench light will all display on my screen for no reason. I will pull over and shut the vehicle off and restart the vehicle and all of the messages will go away. Ford hass updatd my software but the messages keep returning. No codes are displayed and the truck runs fine. Ford knows of the issue but they will not fix the issue due to no recall.

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  • Fuel/Propulsion System29
    5 involved a fire
    • Filed May 2026

      Original Fuel pump stated intermittent long cracks about 35,000 miles. And continues to do so. It seems like FORD uses the all time favorite “ we cannot recreate the issue” in order to send the customer on their way and not take ANY responsibility whatsoever ,WOW! Its rediculous that they don’t want to acknowledge the issue after thousands of customers complain. Our whole family has been riding in this vehicle when the truck experienced the truck lag and turn off at highway speeds. Does someone have to be hurt or killed by this for this company to finally own up? I hope none does!!! Make it right FORD!!! Yet they changes and updated the newer trucks pumps after this, why? REDICULOUS

    • Filed Mar 2026

      My husband was driving our 2019 F250 on the highway at over 75 mph and the truck totally shut down/stalled without warning, could have killed him or another person, lucky he was able to coast to the shoulder and stop, we took to the Ford dealership and was caused by the faulty CP4 fuel pump the truck was made with that has had class action lawsuits and recalls, we are out of pocket over $14,000 to rebuild entire fuel system due to the fact that fuel pump is NOT compatible with our diesel fuel leading to metal shavings build up in fuel system. Our truck still has no recall on this and it should and we should be reimbursed for the extremely expensive and lengthy repair, this is a very dangerous issue. The mechanic also stated he "duplicated" the stall when he go on the highway and hit speeds over 60 mph, thank goodness he is ok as well.

    • Filed Mar 2026

      Without warning while I was driving at ~70 mph on the highway the engine in my truck died and left me with no power brakes or power steering in busy traffic. This is a very scary situation to be in. I pulled over and checked the truck best I could. Started it back up and carefully pulled back out onto the highway when it died again. I took it to the closest Ford service center and after diagnosis, they told me the CP4 pump is failing and will need to be replaced at a cost of ~$14,000. My research shows this is a common issue for Ford for a certain year range which my truck is in and they have recently paused the recall addressing the issue so the recall is not showing up when searching my VIN. I would appreciate Ford claiming that this is a safety issue and reimburse me for my out of pocket costs.

    • Filed Mar 2026

      2019 Ford F-250 original fuel pump or related part connected cause hard and prolonged starting in vehicle. Prolonged starts can damage other parts if left unfixed. This is a Ford manufacturing issue and could cause a person possible harm from an unknown development from the pump and related affected parts. Dont wait until humans are injured to address this problem especially when dealing with potential combustible explosive materials. [XXX] , [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

    • Filed Mar 2026

      2019 F-250 6.2 84k miles fuel pump check valve has gone back no a new issue it’s all over the web with problems most are seeing it with even 40k when you put a new one in you get less then that or equal amount and it goes out.

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  • Back Over Prevention27
    • Filed Feb 2026

      The rear view backup camera will get scrambled or become blurry from time to time . It is happening more frequently causing the inability to know what is behind you when backing up.

    • Filed Oct 2025

      The rear view camera is not working when placing the vehicle in reverse. The dash screen is blank even though it changes to appropriate display mode. The area where camera image is supposed to be to display is blank.

    • Filed Jun 2025

      The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was intermittently black or blue. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened and was consistent. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

    • Filed Sep 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while reserving, the back over prevention screen failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

    • Filed May 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview display displayed a blurry, distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

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  • Structure21
    1 involved a crash
    • Filed Dec 2025

      The back window shattered after turning on the rear window defroster. This put back seat occupants in harm. It impaired my vision. There were no warnings to this failure. My insurance company has been notified. Independent auto repair & glass repair shops have inspected the damage. Window must be replaced.

    • Filed Aug 2024

      The black plastic "roof rails" on the roof of my truck began cracking several months ago - I reported this to the dealership and just got excuses. I showed this to my dealership again on Friday and they said they would look into it. Today while driving the truck the entire roof rail came off and flew into traffic on the highway.. luckily no one hit it or did it cause a crash, etc. However when I did look this issue up on the internet it seems Ford already has an active recall for this type of problem on another model car, however google searching the issue with my truck I found hundreds of complaints on different bulleting boards, and the other problem is apparently Ford is not covering the replacement of this part, and the only way to replace it is to remove the rear window (which has also resulted in MANY shattered windows) Ford did a recall for a similar issue with the Ford Explorer - The Ford reference number for this recall is 21S22. I fell this is an issue that should be addressed and how Ford plans to fix this as I even purchased an extended "platinum warranty" from Ford on this vehicle - - yet now they are refusing to do anything I dont have to pay hundreds of dollars to fix or risk shattering my windows.

    • Filed Nov 2022

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the rear sliding glass window suddenly fell from the window frame and made contact with the granddaughter who was in a booster seat positioned in the middle of the rear seat. During the incident, the granddaughter sustained a head contusion that did not require medical attention. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

    • Filed Sep 2022

      The tail gate of my F250 drops inadvertently. It dropped while I was hauling a trailer and was severely damaged. Ford is repairing this damage and has replace the latch and wiring harness to prevent it from happening again however 1 day after the recall repairs were completed, the tail came down on its own yet again. The fix did not work. I notified the dealership and they said they would notify Ford.

    • Filed Feb 2022

      When I left work my tailgate was closed and had not been opened for several days. When I got home, my tailgate was open and all my tools had fallen out of the truck. My truck was serviced 2 years ago for this type of issue. The repair needed to be done twice as the first time my tailgate would no longer open at all.

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  • Engine19
    4 involved a fire
    • Filed Nov 2025

      After sitting for extended durations the engine experiences a no start or long crank condition. Research and discussion with local mechanic indicate this is an issue with a failed/failing fuel pump and/or fuel pump module. It is my understanding a recall exists for similar failures on other ford models.

    • Filed Sep 2025

      Ford Diesel 250 flat out stalled while driving on a very congested Highway. Full tank of Diesel. No warning. Complete stall at 65MPH, no brakes, no power steering, no lights. Was almost killed when the truck almost crashed into a bus. Happened (4) more times as we made our way back home. Internet search shows that Ford Motor Company is fully aware of this common failure of their fuel system. Federal regulators need to pressure Ford for a Recall before someone is killed

    • Filed Jun 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and lost motive power. The contact reversed over to the right side of the roadway and exited the vehicle. The contact inspected under the hood but found no cause for the failure. The contact re-entered the vehicle, shifted into reverse, and reversed back into the driveway. The contact stated the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that rodents had chewed on the wiring harness, and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

    • Filed Dec 2024

      Subject: Urgent Safety Concern Regarding Rocker Arm Failure on My Truck I am writing to formally express my concern regarding a critical issue with the rocker arms on my 2019 Ford F250 6.7L Diesel which has caused significant safety concerns. I believe that the failure of these parts poses a serious risk to both the driver and others on the road. Recently, I experienced a failure of the rocker arms while driving. This unexpected breakdown caused engine misfire, loss of power, and unusual noise and severely impacted the performance of the vehicle. It is concerning that such a vital component could fail under normal driving conditions, compromising the engine’s functionality and potentially causing complete engine failure. The failure of the rocker arms is not only costly in terms of repair but also represents a significant safety hazard. Should the issue worsen while driving, it could lead to sudden loss of power, stalling, or even damage to other critical engine components, putting the driver at risk of an accident. This danger is exacerbated if the failure occurs while driving at high speeds or in hazardous conditions. I strongly urge you to investigate the underlying cause of these failures and provide a resolution as soon as possible. Given the serious safety implications, I request a prompt response with information on how this issue will be addressed, whether through a recall, repair, or replacement of the defective parts, and a review of any related safety concerns.

    • Filed Oct 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that oil was leaking from the upper oil pan. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,500.

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  • Fuel System18
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Aug 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and almost stalled. The contact pulled over and stopped and the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed with fuel pump failure; however, due to the cost of the repair the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included. The contact called the manufacturer to request a reimbursement and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown, and the battery was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the bulb failed to illuminate. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two more times and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic and the headlight bulbs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to replace the battery and filters. The contact replaced the battery and filters; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel. The filters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that a defective fuel pump had caused the failure and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that several attempts were needed before the vehicle started. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at a slower speed while slowing down for a traffic light. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving down a mountain at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH unintendedly. The contact stated that the reduced engine speed and power warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road while waiting for towing assistance. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a local church where an independent mechanic where it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had exploded, and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 168,187.

    • Filed Jun 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and the low fuel pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure occurred while driving uphill and with a tractor and trailer hitched. The vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel systems failure. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

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  • Electronic Stability Control (esc)16
    • Filed Oct 2020

      FRONT END WOBBLED VIOLENTLY AFTER DRIVING OVER A SERIES OF SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD, WOBBLE DIDN'T NOT SUBSIDE UNTIL VEHICLE SLOWED TO AN ALMOST COMPLETE STOP.INCIDENT HAPPENED ON RT 452 IN CHICHESTER PA.UPON DOING RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM IT IS APPARENTLY A COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE. HAS SPECIFICALLY TO DO WITH THE ALIGNMENT AND STEERING MECHANISM AND STABILIZERS.

    • Filed Oct 2020

      WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT BETWEEN 65 - 75 MPH, MY FORD F-250 TRUCK BEGINS TO SHAKE VIGOROUSLY WHEN THERE IS A SMALL CRACK OR BUMP IN THE ROAD. I LOOSE CONTROL AND HAVE TO SLOW DOWN AT A VERY SLOW SPEED ON A FREEWAY. I AND OTHER PEOPLE ON THE ROAD ARE BEING PUT AT RISK OF ME LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ALONG WITH MY FAMILY.

    • Filed Sep 2020

      2019 FORD F250 SUPER DUTY DEVELOPED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" WHEN DRIVING OVER A BRIDGE APPROACH WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO SHAKE TO THE POINT THAT I HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO 25 MPH AND PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. FELT LIKE THE TIRE WAS FALLING OFF, BUT AFTER INSPECTING THE TIRES THERE WASN'T ANY ISSUE. I THEN PROCEEDED TO INSPECT THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS FOR DAMAGE AND FOUND NOTHING. BEGAN DRIVING AGAIN AND ALL WAS FINE FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. FORD DEALERSHIP WAS CALLED AND SERVICE MGR TOLD ME IT WAS A NORMAL FOR THE F250 TO ACT THIS WAY. THE TRUCK WILL NOT BE DRIVEN AGAIN UNTIL THIS IS FIXED.

    • Filed Aug 2020

      MY TRUCK HAS THE DEATH WOBBLE. I WAS DIVING 70 MILE PER HOUR WHEN I HIT A BUMP AND THE TRUCK STARTED SHAKING UNCONTROLLABLY. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY TRUCK I HAD TO MAKE A COMPLETE STOP ON A 75 MPH HIGHWAY. MY WHOLE FAMILY WAS IN THE TRUCK WHEN THAT HAPPENED. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY'LL FIX THE STEERING LINKAGE DAMPER . BUT THE TIRES NEED TO BE ALIGNED AND THE SHIMS NEED TO REPAIRED ALSO. AND THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME $450. THIS NEEDS TO BE DONE FOR FREE THERE IS NO REASON A BRAND NEW TRUCK SHOULD HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND IT ALL SHOULD BE COVERED UNDER A SAFETY RECALL.

    • Filed Jul 2020

      I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE DEATH RATTLE/WOBBLE WITH THIS VEHICLE WHICH I BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN NOVEMBER 2019. THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKES UNCONTROLLABLY AND SO DOES THE UNDERCARRIAGE. I AM NOT A MECHANIC SO I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S THE SUSPENSION, STEERING WHEEL OR THE WHEELS THEMSELVES. WHEN I GO OVER 25 MILES AN HOUR AFTER HITTING A BUMP ON THE ROAD I EXPERIENCE THIS RATTLING. ALSO I HEAR THE RATTLING BELOW THE ENGINE LIKE A LOOSE MUFFLER WHEN I GO OVER THIS SPEED.

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  • Vehicle Speed Control14
    • Filed Feb 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated without warning. The contact turned off the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle operated normally once restarted. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred on several occasions. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the vehicle was in low gear and in colder temperatures. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

    • Filed Apr 2023

      We have the Ford "death wobble"—have had a few scary incidents on the freeway at speeds 50 or above.

    • Filed May 2022

      Extreme shake and vibration and looses all control on vehicle at speeds 40 mph or higher once a bump or uneven roadway. Very unsafe and huge risk to driver and other drivers. Ford knows of this issue as there have been many reports in past including class action lawsuit. 2019 Ford F250 16k miles

    • Filed Jul 2021

      I was driving 60 miles an hour and I hit a pot hole and the truck went into a “death wobble”. It started to shake extremely violently that I thought I was going to crash and die. My arms hurt so bad from trying to hold on to the steering wheel for dear life. I managed to come to a complete stop but not before I almost [XXX] my pants from fear. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

    • Filed Mar 2021

      THIRD INCIDENT OF VIOLENT SHAKING OF STEERING WHEEL AND ENTIRE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MPH. ALL THREE OCCURRENCES HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER GOING OVER RELATIVELY SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD, PERHAPS 2-3 BUMPS, ONE RIGHT AFTER THE OTHER. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE DURING 2 OF THOSE INCIDENCES. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DURING THE MOST RECENT ONE YESTERDAY (3/11/2021) WHILE I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE NO LONGER WANTS TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AND DOES NOT WANT ME DRIVING IT EITHER. I HAVE ALSO HAD A HANDFUL OF SITUATIONS WHERE IT WILL BEGIN JUST SLIGHTLY AND I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY SLOW DOWN AND IT WOULD GO AWAY. HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE BUMPS IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WITH ALMOST 100% PREDICTABILITY. I AM A PRIOR FEDERAL AGENT AND HAVE BEEN TRAINED FOR TACTICAL DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WITH THAT SAID, THE SHAKING AND LOSS OF CONTROL EXPERIENCED ON A ROUGHLY $75K VEHICLE THAT IS AROUND A YEAR OLD IS NOT ONLY RIDICULOUS FROM A PRODUCT STAND POINT, BUT ALSO, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, IN TERMS OF PASSENGER SAFETY. OUR CHILDREN WERE WITH US ON 2 OF THESE OCCASIONS. THIS IS NOT A SIMPLE RATTLING, OR SHAKING. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN AND IT IS A VIOLENT WOBBLING OF THE ENTIRE TRUCK, NOT JUST THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS NOT AN EXAGGERATION AND IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY. IN ONE INCIDENT THE DRIVER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE TO MY LEFT WAS GLANCING OVER AT ME AS I SLOWED DOWN DURING THE VIOLENT SHAKING BACK AND FORTH. THE DRIVER ALSO HAD A VERY CONCERNED LOOK AND EXPRESSION OF PANIC, UNDOUBTEDLY WONDERING WHY A NEW TRUCK WOULD BE WOBBLING UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGH SPEED DOWN A FREEWAY. TRUCKS IN PARTICULAR SHOULD BE ABLE TO HANDLE BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED TO BE MORE RUGGED THAN OTHER VEHICLES. THE FACT THAT THE PROBLEM SEIZES AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE IS ALSO PUZZLING.

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  • Diesel13
    • Filed Aug 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and almost stalled. The contact pulled over and stopped and the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer and diagnosed with fuel pump failure; however, due to the cost of the repair the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the VIN was not included. The contact called the manufacturer to request a reimbursement and it was confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown, and the battery was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the bulb failed to illuminate. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two more times and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic and the headlight bulbs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to replace the battery and filters. The contact replaced the battery and filters; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel. The filters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that a defective fuel pump had caused the failure and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

    • Filed Jun 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked, and the low fuel pressure warning light illuminated. The contact stated the failure occurred while driving uphill and with a tractor and trailer hitched. The vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel systems failure. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

    • Filed May 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road where the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not able to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump had exploded, sending metal fragments throughout the system. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

    • Filed May 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure diesel fuel pump had failed, and the entire fuel system and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

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  • Service Brakes11
    • Filed Sep 2025

      Ford Diesel 250 flat out stalled while driving on a very congested Highway. Full tank of Diesel. No warning. Complete stall at 65MPH, no brakes, no power steering, no lights. Was almost killed when the truck almost crashed into a bus. Happened (4) more times as we made our way back home. Internet search shows that Ford Motor Company is fully aware of this common failure of their fuel system. Federal regulators need to pressure Ford for a Recall before someone is killed

    • Filed Mar 2023

      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.

    • Filed Mar 2021

      THIRD INCIDENT OF VIOLENT SHAKING OF STEERING WHEEL AND ENTIRE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MPH. ALL THREE OCCURRENCES HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY AFTER GOING OVER RELATIVELY SMALL BUMPS IN THE ROAD, PERHAPS 2-3 BUMPS, ONE RIGHT AFTER THE OTHER. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE DURING 2 OF THOSE INCIDENCES. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DURING THE MOST RECENT ONE YESTERDAY (3/11/2021) WHILE I WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. SHE NO LONGER WANTS TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AND DOES NOT WANT ME DRIVING IT EITHER. I HAVE ALSO HAD A HANDFUL OF SITUATIONS WHERE IT WILL BEGIN JUST SLIGHTLY AND I WAS ABLE TO IMMEDIATELY SLOW DOWN AND IT WOULD GO AWAY. HOWEVER, IF THERE ARE MULTIPLE BUMPS IT SEEMS TO HAPPEN WITH ALMOST 100% PREDICTABILITY. I AM A PRIOR FEDERAL AGENT AND HAVE BEEN TRAINED FOR TACTICAL DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. WITH THAT SAID, THE SHAKING AND LOSS OF CONTROL EXPERIENCED ON A ROUGHLY $75K VEHICLE THAT IS AROUND A YEAR OLD IS NOT ONLY RIDICULOUS FROM A PRODUCT STAND POINT, BUT ALSO, AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, IN TERMS OF PASSENGER SAFETY. OUR CHILDREN WERE WITH US ON 2 OF THESE OCCASIONS. THIS IS NOT A SIMPLE RATTLING, OR SHAKING. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS IN ANY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE DRIVEN AND IT IS A VIOLENT WOBBLING OF THE ENTIRE TRUCK, NOT JUST THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS NOT AN EXAGGERATION AND IS A SIGNIFICANT PROBLEM AND ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE FOR OTHER VEHICLES NEARBY. IN ONE INCIDENT THE DRIVER OF ANOTHER VEHICLE TO MY LEFT WAS GLANCING OVER AT ME AS I SLOWED DOWN DURING THE VIOLENT SHAKING BACK AND FORTH. THE DRIVER ALSO HAD A VERY CONCERNED LOOK AND EXPRESSION OF PANIC, UNDOUBTEDLY WONDERING WHY A NEW TRUCK WOULD BE WOBBLING UNCONTROLLABLY AT HIGH SPEED DOWN A FREEWAY. TRUCKS IN PARTICULAR SHOULD BE ABLE TO HANDLE BUMPS IN THE ROAD AND ARE GENERALLY CONSIDERED TO BE MORE RUGGED THAN OTHER VEHICLES. THE FACT THAT THE PROBLEM SEIZES AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE IS ALSO PUZZLING.

    • Filed Dec 2020

      WHILE DRIVING AT 45MPH FRONT END SHAKING/VIBRATING VIOLENTLY ON CITY STREET. 12/2/2020 VERY HARD TO CONTROL. WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 65MPH 12/13/2020 FRONT END SHAKING/VIBRATING VIOLENTLY VERY HARD TO CONTROL.*JB WHILE DRIVING NEAR PRESCOTT AZ, 65 MPH , TRUCK STARTED SHAKING VIBRATING VIOLENTLY ALMOST UNCONTROLLABLE, THIS SHAKES THE HECK OUT OF ALL SUSPENSION PARTS AND THE WHOLE TRUCK FOR THAT MATTER. RESEARCHING , THIS IS ONGOING ISSUE , TOLD THAT APPLYING BREAKS WHICH ALL PEOPLE DO IN THIS POSITION - WARPS BREAK ROTORS AS WELL. ISSUE IS VERY PREVALENT ON INTERNET.ALL FRONT SUSPENSION PARTS AND ROTORS SHOULD BE REPLACE PER MECHANICS THAT FIX THESE ISSUES. NO CRASH YET BUT LUCK WILL RUN OUT.*DT*JB

    • Filed Nov 2020

      I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 75 MPH WHEN I WENT OVER A BRIDGE TRANSITION. THE TRUCKS STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY AND I HAD TO SLOW THE TRUCK DOWN TO 20 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC TO GET THE SHAKING TO STOP. THE TRUCKS BRAKES SEEMED TO NOT WORK AT NORMAL LEVELS WHEN SLOWING DOWN, I HAD TO LET OFF THE GAS TO GET THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. I COULD BARELY CONTROL THE TRUCK ENOUGH TO CHANGE LANES TO START GETTING OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. I AM HESITANT TO DRIVE MY TRUCK ANYMORE IF THIS DEATH WOBBLE IS GOING TO HAPPEN AGAIN.

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  • Latches/Locks/Linkages9
    • Filed Aug 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the taillights failed to operate properly, and the radio stopped working. An unknown warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the headlights remained illuminated after the vehicle was turned off, and the doors failed to lock. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3.

    • Filed Jan 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while in colder temperatures, the front driver's side door locking mechanism failed to latch or remain closed. The contact stated that after using a blow dryer to warm the locking mechanism, the door was closed and remained closed securely. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the Extended Service Campaign related to the failure. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000.

    • Filed Dec 2022

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was reversing with a trailer hitched to the vehicle, the tailgate opened independently, causing the trailer to crash into it. The contact stated that the tailgate was significantly damaged and needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V864000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

    • Filed Feb 2022

      When I left work my tailgate was closed and had not been opened for several days. When I got home, my tailgate was open and all my tools had fallen out of the truck. My truck was serviced 2 years ago for this type of issue. The repair needed to be done twice as the first time my tailgate would no longer open at all.

    • Filed Jan 2022

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the electronic tailgate opened without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the same local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic informed the contact that the key fob button might have been opening the tailgate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed not to drive with the key fob in his pocket. The approximate failure mileage was 12,500. After last servicing done by Apple Ford I received a phone call from their customer service on a bad review I gave with the safety issue with the tailgate open while driving. What Apple Ford found out from their regional Manager was that the tailgate can be opened with the key fob while the truck is moving from 0 mph to 3.1 mph. I tested this and my finding were as follows: (1st test) Sat in truck while it running, and in Park. Pressed tailgate open on Key fob and tailgate would not open. (Test 2) While sitting in truck with it running and foot on brake pedal, I put truck in Drive and pressed tailgate open on Key Fob and tailgate opened. (Test 3) While in track and it's running, I put into Drive and start to move forward (between 1 and 2 mph). As the truck started roll, I pushed the Tailgate open button on the Key Fob and the tailgate opened. (Test 4) Same as Test 3, but I waited till truck was moving about 15 mph before I pressed the Tailgate open button on the Key Fob, and the Tailgate did not open. NOTE: There is notification lights or sounds on the instrumental panel that indicated that the tailgate is unlocked or open. Where the Safety issue is when towing trailer or even caring something tin the truck bed and when you come to a stop (with Key Fob in pocket) there is the risk of coming to a stop (light) and somehow the Open Tailgate button gets pressed while in my pocket and the tailgate opens and I have no idea that it open. This a SAFETY Issue, Potential of losing load out of truck bed, causing accident when towing camper/trailer.

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  • Lane Departure6
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Mar 2026

      Ford Motor Company Has Decided to Cancel/Pause Customer Satisfaction Campaign 22M03 without Reason or Notice Given to Customers at this Time after being Told By Service Advisor Ron Fultz #3689 at Anderson Ford 3601 Stockton Hill Rd Kingman, AZ 86409....That the effected Cameras as well as the Recall for the Rear Tailgate camera 22S51 would be Preformed....To no Avail as was told at the end of the Service Visit Could not Preform the Needed Side and Front Face Camera upgrade as Per Canceled/Paused with no Timeframe Given and Lied to as the Scope of Service to be done upon Scheduled Appointment for all to Addressed

    • Filed Jul 2024

      Front end uncontroable wobble from the front end. causing swearving and lane departure. causes uncontroable driving until under 30 MPH.

    • Filed Jul 2024

      My vehicle caught on fire. I had been pulling my trailer and I pulled over to park when my truck began smoking. I attempted to open the hood and the truck was on fire. None of the sensors activated and I didn’t have any indication the truck was overheating.

    • Filed Oct 2022

      Extreme steering wheel shaking aka death wobble. Caused my truck to jump across 3 lanes on i75 almost costing me and my wife our life's. Starts after hitting pot hole and becomes so extreme your hands loose contact with steering wheel. This is clearly an A Rank Safety issue that Ford has not addressed. No warning when it happens, all control is lost and up till now we have been lucky. Truck did this at 20000 miles and again at 32000 miles I currently only have 32250 total miles on this vehicle. After contacting my dealer they told me it was out of warranty because it had exceeded 36 months.

    • Filed Apr 2021

      DEATH WOBBLE WHEN HITTING BUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TRUCK HAS 8K MILES ON IT

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  • Visibility/Wiper5
    • Filed Jun 2025

      There was no accident, I am experiencing the same issue with my Ford Super Duty that was in a recall 22S51 but my VIN was not included in the recall. The back up camera on my truck is so cloudy you can barely see, Ford states they will not take of this as well as the dealership I bought the truck from.

    • Filed Sep 2022

      Front camera, like the rear camera which was recently recalled, has lost clear visibility. It has a very bright white haze which eliminates visibility from the front camera. It poses a safety hazard in parking lots, especially if a small child were to walk in front of the truck. The truck is available for inspection anytime. There has been no specific incident causing injury at this time. However, it would be nice to use the front camera as intended to prevent any incident in the future.

    • Filed Mar 2022

      WE TURNED ON OUR REAR WINDOW DEFROST FOR THE 1ST TIME SINCE WE LIVE IN PHOENIX AND HAD NO REAL USE FOR IT. WITHIN 2 MINUTES THE WHOLE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED DROPPING GLASS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CAB. MY SON WAS IN THE BACK SEAT. THERE WAS NO WARNING THAT WE ARE AWARE OF. I HAVE PICTURE OF THE INCIDENT I CAN SEND. I NEED TO GET IT REPLACED ASAP SO INSPECTION WOULD HAVE TO OCCUR WITHIN THE NEXT 24 HOURS. IT HAS NOT YEP BEEN INSPECTED BY INSURANCE OR DEALERSHIP. INSURANCE IS REPLACING THE GLASS TOMORROW

    • Filed May 2021

      MY TRUCK WAS PARKED LAST NIGHT AND I CAME OUT TO IT THE MORNING AND MY REAR HEATED SLIDING GLASS WINDOW WAS SHATTERED

    • Filed Jan 2020

      WHILE DRIVING AT AROUND 45MPG I HEARD A VERY LOUD SOUND LIKE A GUNSHOT OR A HUGE ROCK HITTING MY TRUCK. WHEN IT WAS SAFE I PULLED OVER TO CHECK FOR ANY DAMAGES. NONE WHERE OBSERVED. THE NEXT DAY I HEARD WIND NOISE AND NO WINDOWS OPEN. I STARTED TO OPEN THE SUNROOF AND HEARD GLASS BREAKING. I GOT HOME AND LOOKED ON ROOF AND SAW A HUGE HOLE IN PANORAMIC PORTION OF SUNROOF AND 1000'S OF PIECES OF GLASS BEING HELD UP BY LINER. NO VANDALISM OR ACCIDENT CAUSED THIS. IF ANYONE IN BACKSEAT THEY COULD HAVE SUFFERED CONSIDERABLE CUTS.

  • Visibility4
    • Filed Jun 2026

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on a cross-country move, the rear windshield was loose and was shaking inside the frame. The contact stated the rear glass remained attached and hanging within the frame. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer replaced the rear window frame and window bracket, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

    • Filed Nov 2023

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rear sliding window was leaking. The contact noticed that the carpet was wet. The water was leaking into the wiring harness. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear window was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Center Motor Company Service (825 Hurst St, Center, TX 75935) where it was diagnosed that the window was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

    • Filed May 2023

      2019 FORD F250 CREW CAB TRUCK- Consumer writes in about the Recalls- 22V644 & 22S51, in reference to a rear-view camera. Nine months have passed and the local Ford dealership still does not have the repair. Consumer is requesting speedier resolution requesting explanation as to "How this slow response benefits the greater good of our population by letting this safety recall go unresolved?"

    • Filed Nov 2022

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the rear sliding glass window suddenly fell from the window frame and made contact with the granddaughter who was in a booster seat positioned in the middle of the rear seat. During the incident, the granddaughter sustained a head contusion that did not require medical attention. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

  • Tires4
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Mar 2026

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer AT3, Tire Size: 295/60/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and hauling a trailer, the vehicle jolted into oncoming traffic and started wobbling. The contact regained control of the vehicle and eventually steered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact became aware of a flat spot on the tire, and the spare tire was placed on the driver’s side front. The contact continued driving, and the wobbling became controllable at speeds under 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the residence, where the contact observed that the driver's side front tire had tire separation in the middle of the tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 37,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 52,000.

    • Filed Oct 2024

      Tire size LT285/75 R18 Component/System Failure: The front suspension and steering damper malfunctioned, leading to the "death wobble." This issue also caused excessive tire wear due to the violent vibrations and instability in the steering system. The components are available for inspection, and the worn tires and replaced parts can be provided if necessary. Safety Risk: The excessive tire wear, combined with the loss of steering control due to the wobble, significantly increased the risk of a blowout or loss of traction. At highway speeds, this made it difficult to control the vehicle, posing a serious risk to myself and others on the road. Problem Reproduced/Confirmed: Yes, the problem, including excessive tire wear and steering instability, was reproduced and confirmed by a Ford dealership service center during their inspection. Vehicle/Component Inspection: The vehicle was inspected by the Ford dealership, where they identified the steering and suspension issues that contributed to the wobble and tire wear. No other entities, such as insurance or police, have inspected the vehicle since no accidents occurred. Warning Lamps/Symptoms: There were no warning lamps or messages before the failure. However, prior to the issue, symptoms included rapid and uneven tire wear, increased steering vibrations, and vehicle instability, particularly after hitting bumps or potholes.

    • Filed Sep 2022

      LT 275/ 70 R 18. Pieces of the tread are peeling away in chunks. The outer edges of the tread pattern appear to have been cut into and have gaps where rubber is missing. The salesperson at the place of purchase assured me that this is caused by driving on rocks. My 83 yo father has never seen anything like this on any tires. My 50,000 mile tires are down to the wear marks with approximately 22,000 miles. l no longer feel safe in my normal travels with these seemingly defective tires That may fail at any time.

    • Filed Apr 2022

      The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 5MPH, the vehicle exploded and the fire was noticed by the neighbor. The fire was coming out the front wheel well and the engine. The contact stated no warning lights illuminated. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The vehicle remained at the contacts home unrepaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 13100.

  • Gasoline4
    1 involved a fire
    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. The contact stated that several attempts were needed before the vehicle started. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving at a slower speed while slowing down for a traffic light. The contact stated that the vehicle restarted on the first attempt. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving down a mountain at 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH unintendedly. The contact stated that the reduced engine speed and power warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to the right side of the road while waiting for towing assistance. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to a local church where an independent mechanic where it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had exploded, and the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 168,187.

    • Filed Feb 2025

      The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire; the vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. Prior to the failure the "Losing Power" message was displayed on the instrument panel. A fire department report was not filed. A police department report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The contact used water bottles to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. 

    • Filed Jul 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the parts needed to repair the vehicle was ordered. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

  • Air Bags4
    4 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire
    • Filed Mar 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and after driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle experienced a "Death Wobble" causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a garbage truck. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained a head injury and later received medical treatment which revealed multiple strokes had occurred during the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact indicated that prior to the crash the steering arm had been replaced on three separate occasions. The failure mileage was 25,000.

    • Filed Dec 2021

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the trailer hitch bolt lock that connected a trailer to a nearby truck detached and crashed into his vehicle's front bumpers. The air bags failed to deploy. An unknown warning light illuminated. The contact decelerated but continued to drive the vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the air bags failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

    • Filed Oct 2019

      TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, A DEER CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DARK SMOKE, ASHES, AND FLAMES APPEARED BEHIND THE FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT FROM THE FLOORBOARD TO THE BASE CENTER POST BETWEEN THE TWO DRIVER'S SIDE DOORS. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE, BUT BURNED HIS LEFT HAND. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 350.

    • Filed Apr 2019

      WHILE DRIVING THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS ON I-70 AT 60 MPH, A 1000 POUND BOULDER FELL OFF THE MOUNTAIN AND HIT MY TRUCK AT HIGH SPEED ON THE DRIVER'S FRONT WHEEL. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

  • Forward Collision Avoidance3
    1 involved a crash
    • Filed Sep 2025

      The contact's client owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her client was driving at approximately 51 MPH, an 18-wheeler trailer truck crossing the freeway and attempting to merge had struck the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that her client attempted to decelerate while a few yards away to avoid the front-end collision; however, the emergency braking system and forward brake collision system did not activate as intended. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. All Air Bags deployed. A police report was filed. Medical was sought for a broken foot, legs, arms, and facial injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it remains. The vehicle was diagnosed by the insurance provider with an emergency braking system and a forward brake collision system failure. It was also confirmed that the brake pedal was depressed before the crash; however, the vehicle failed to decelerate as intended. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,673.

    • Filed Oct 2022

      I own a 2019 F250 platinum diesel and the last 5 months have been teetering on a very thin line of causing a serious accident. At highway speeds, my truck will start to violently shake after hitting small bumps, bridge entrances/exits, potholes. Pretty much any un-level surface has the potential to cause my truck to violently shake. It’s referred to as Death wobble and for good reason. It feels like all 4 tires had just blown out at highway speeds. It’s very hard to control the vehicle and the only way to fix the issue is to come to a complete stop as fast as you can before you lose control. I have contacted ford several times and they are aware of the issue. There still has been no recall as far as I know. This is completely unacceptable and is risking potential lives. It’s only a matter of time before some is seriously injured or killed from this. Ford put my name down, and I was told in about 2 months they might have the parts to fix it. That just isn’t a good answer. Something needs to be done. Unfortunately I don’t have another vehicle so I am forced to drive this death trap. I’m not sure what to do, and don’t want to get in an accident or end up hurting someone but I have to get to and from work. I refuse to let my family drive in the truck because it’s so unsafe. This doesn’t just happen once in a while. It happens every single time I’m on the freeway which is every day, sometimes multiple times driving to and from work. Im hoping someone can give me some help. I really feel like ford has swept this under the rug and left it’s customers in a terrible position. My truck is one of fords top models and it has under 50k miles. This shouldn’t be happening and they are not too concerned about getting it fixed fast in my opinion. I hope to hear from you soon, thank you.

    • Filed Mar 2021

      I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE DEATH WOBBLE , SUSPENSION. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES FOR THE SAME PROBLEM NO RESULTS

  • Exterior Lighting3
    • Filed Jul 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the passenger’s side headlight bulb was blown, and the battery was not operating as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the bulb failed to illuminate. The vehicle was returned to the dealer two more times and the headlight bulb was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another certified mechanic and the headlight bulbs were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle intermittently failed to start. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted and advised the contact to replace the battery and filters. The contact replaced the battery and filters; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel. The filters were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that a defective fuel pump had caused the failure and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

    • Filed Jun 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon inspection it was discovered that water was present inside the rear high mount stop light assembly. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was concerned that the water intrusion might cause internal corrosion to some electrical components. The failure mileage was 22,250.

    • Filed May 2023

      The housing for the headlights have started to delaminate from the inside of the housing and starting to create a problem with the effective lighting and turn signal area. Where the delaminating is occurring, the lens has a milky , etched, , water spot film like appearance clearly on the inside of the housing. Since it first appeared , it has grown in size on both headlamps and appears that it will continue to grow over time. I first noticed this several months ago and reported it to the Ford dealer. After a lot of back and forth , and much to my dismay Ford is refusing to cover this under its top tier extended warranty even though it is a safety issue . It would have been covered under the initial 3/36 bumper to bumper . Ford has officially stated that it’s not a common problem, though it’s pretty easy to find quite a few others with the same issue from browsing Ford Internet forums.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling2
    • Filed Jan 2026

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the abnormal sound and the illuminated check engine warning light was unknown. The contact was notified of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to have the VIN added to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

    • Filed Dec 2023

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The message "Mass Air Flow Sensor" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that he smelled a burning odor and noticed that black smoke was coming from underneath the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the CAC hose was replaced a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

  • Equipment2
    • Filed May 2025

      See attached document for complaint.

    • Filed May 2021

      The radio has malfunctioned and now shows zero display and will not turn on or off. I have tried the various methods listed online to fix the issue but nothing has worked.

  • Seats2
    • Filed Dec 2022

      Took truck in for oil change at local ford dealer. Service adviser advised me the lug nuts needed replaced at $384.00. They are saying it was a manufacturer defect which I agree. I have had truck in numerous times for service and even bought a new set of fires from the dealer and was never advised of any problems. Each time I had truck in for service I had the tires rotated. I believe the items should be covered by the manufacturer

    • Filed Apr 2021

      AT SPEEDS ABOVE 55 MILES AN HOUR WHEN I HIT A SMALL BUMP I WOULD EXPERIENCE DEATH WOBBLE. THE VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL WITH SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND WOULD NOT STOP UNTIL I SLOWED BELOW 30 MILES PER HOUR. HERE IS A LINK TO A VIDEO OF ONE OF THE MANY INSTANCES THIS HAPPENED. FORD DID NOT FIX THIS FOR OVER TWO MONTHS BECAUSE THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED THE FIRST TIME AND THEN THE PARTS WERE BACKORDERED. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/8UCEGIR7T8E THE SEAT WILL WOBBLE AND MAKE A CLICKING SOUND

  • Other1
    • Filed Feb 2025

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power, prompting the contact to pull over to the shoulder and turn off the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to restart. The contact performed a visual inspection of the engine compartment but did not find a failure. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the Cam-Driven High-Pressure Fuel Pump (CP4), observing that metal shavings had been circulated throughout the fuel system and the engine, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, who confirmed the diagnostic result. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Action Number: PE24014 (Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel System, Other). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 175,000.

  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
    • Filed Dec 2024

      While driving down the freeway at approximately 65 mph, the front end starts violently shaking, and the steering wheel is turning back-and-forth rapidly so severe if a woman were driving, it would break her wrist. The only way you can get it to stop is to lower the speed down to below 40 mph.

  • Interior Lighting1
    • Filed Aug 2024

      The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a pothole, the vehicle started shaking, and the steering wheel was uncontrollable. The contact stated that after it rained, the driver's side and passenger's side doors were filled with water. Additionally, the interior lights failed to turn on as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

  • Seat Belts1
    • Filed Dec 2019

      THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE SEAT BELTS STAYING LATCHED AND THEY WILL NOT HOLD THE CAR SEATS IN PLACE, I HAVE 2 SMALL GRANDCHILDREN THAT RIDES IN MY VEHICLE AND IT'S NOT SAFE FOR THEM TO BE IN MY VEHICLE UNDER THESE CONDITIONS. THIS OCCURED BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND CONTINUES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings can differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD.

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Crew Cab 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Crew Cab 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Regular Cab 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Regular Cab 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Supercab 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Supercab 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
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