repaired · 2021 Q1
Exterior lighting
Risk. The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Ford F-450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 20 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford F-450, most often about the steering. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-633 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 21, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford F-450 has problems
20 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Steering1 crash/fire/injury
5Suspension
4Engine
4Power train
2Structure
2Electrical system
2Wheels
1Service brakes
1Fuel/propulsion system
44 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 9 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2019 Ford F-450 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Front assembly: recliner
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…
repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
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…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2019 vs. every other F-450 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-450 median. How we score
'90'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ford F-450, and the recalls they led to.
- Power tailgate opens unintendedLed to recall 19V-864
- Power Tailgate Release SystemsNo recall
In owners' words
What F-450 owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
We were hit on I20, when the vehicles front air bags as well as the sos safety equipment (horns emergency hazard lights) failed. When hit we were pushed across three travel lanes into several cement barriers, collecting a semi truck traveling in the slow lane going 40+MPH. We all went down an…
My truck wobbles out of control when I drive it above 40mph. It shakes uncontrollably. Nothing is wrong with it according to mechanics. I believe it's realated to the death wobble, many reports I have seen on tv regarding this matter on Ford trucks.
Adaptive Steering system fault occurs randomly. At times, the steering wheel is off by as much as 90 degrees when driving straight down a road. This endangers both passengers of vehicle and other traffic on highway.
Own a 2019 F-450?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.