2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Problems & Reliability
AVOID2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty: AVOID — 5 owner complaints, 69% of complaints are severe (crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system); top issue: powertrain / transmission (4 complaints).
CarWhere's verdict score for the 2019 is 4.10, where 1.00 is a typical F-350 Super Duty year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 2.50. Severity drives it: 69% of those complaints report a crash, fire or injury or involve a safety-critical system (engine, powertrain, steering, brakes or fuel). Its raw count is below the median year, but it has been on the road only about 7 years, so complaints are arriving faster than for older F-350 Super Duty years.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints (ODI), recall campaigns and manufacturer service bulletins, CarWhere verified buyer prices · Model years 2015–2026 compared · Updated 2026-11-12 · By CarWhere Research · Methodology
5
NHTSA complaints
4.10
Verdict score (1.00 = typical F-350 Super Duty year)
252
Service bulletins
12
Recall campaigns
Most-reported 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty problems
Powertrain / transmission dominates the record — 80% of complaints name it.
| Component | Complaints | Share of 2019 complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Powertrain / transmission | 4 | 80% |
| Fuel system | 2 | 40% |
| Engine | 1 | 20% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 1 | 20% |
| Engine & cooling | 1 | 20% |
A complaint can name more than one component, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls
12 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019, reported between Nov 14, 2018 and Sep 4, 2025.
| NHTSA campaign | Reported | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 25V572000 | Sep 4, 2025 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 23V420000 | Jun 9, 2023 | Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual |
| 22V644000 | Aug 26, 2022 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 22V252000 | Apr 14, 2022 | Backup camera / back-over prevention › Sensing system › Camera |
| 22V087000 | Feb 16, 2022 | Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields |
| 21V155000 | Mar 10, 2021 | Tires |
| 20E090000 | Dec 10, 2020 | Steering |
| 19V880000 | Dec 11, 2019 | Structure › Body › Roof and pillars |
| 19V864000 | Dec 4, 2019 | Latches, locks & linkages › Tailgate › Latch |
| 19V808000 | Nov 12, 2019 | Exterior lighting › Headlights |
| 19V278000 | Apr 8, 2019 | Engine |
| 18V802000 | Nov 14, 2018 | Powertrain / transmission › Automatic transmission |
2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty service bulletins
The manufacturer has filed 252 technical service bulletins with NHTSA for the 2019 — close to the 234 of the median F-350 Super Duty year from 2015 to 2026. Coded bulletins most often cover electrical system (80), engine & cooling (52), powertrain / transmission (42). Bulletins are repair instructions for dealer technicians, not recalls.
The 2019 vs. the year before and after
From the 2018 to the 2019, owner complaints fell by more than half (205 → 5) — an improvement. The 2020 that followed jumped 2.0× (5 → 10), so the 2019 is the cleaner of the two by count.
| Model year | Verdict | Complaints | Bulletins | Recalls | Avg. buyer-paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 F-350 Super Duty | AVOID | 205 | 253 | 10 | — |
| 2019 (this page) | AVOID | 5 | 252 | 12 | — |
| 2020 F-350 Super Duty | AVOID | 10 | 299 | 16 | — |
Prices are averages of CarWhere verified buyer transactions (shown when 3+ deals exist for the year). Full year-by-year table: Ford F-350 Super Duty years to avoid.
What to check on a used 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Powertrain / transmission (4 complaints on the 2019): test-drive from cold through every gear and feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder; ask whether the transmission fluid has been serviced.
Fuel system (2 complaints on the 2019): smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
Engine (1 complaint on the 2019): cold-start it yourself and listen for ticking or knocking; check for oil leaks, low coolant and a lit check-engine light, and ask for oil-change records.
Recalls: confirm all 12 campaigns above were completed on this VIN.
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FAQ
Is the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty reliable?
2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty: AVOID — 5 owner complaints, 69% of complaints are severe (crash, fire, injury or a safety-critical system); top issue: powertrain / transmission (4 complaints). CarWhere's verdict score for the 2019 is 4.10, where 1.00 is a typical F-350 Super Duty year once complaints are weighted for severity and spread over time on the road; the avoid line is 1.60, so this year clears it by 2.50.
What are the most common 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty problems?
By NHTSA owner complaints, the most-reported areas on the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty are powertrain / transmission (4, 80%), fuel system (2, 40%), engine (1, 20%). The manufacturer has 252 service bulletins on file for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty have?
12 recall campaigns on federal record for the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, most recently 25V572000 (Sep 4, 2025, backup camera / back-over prevention); 23V420000 (Jun 9, 2023, equipment); 22V644000 (Aug 26, 2022, backup camera / back-over prevention). Recall completion is VIN-specific, so check the exact car.
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Sources & method
Complaint, recall and service-bulletin counts for the 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty come from NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation; the verdict is CarWhere’s severity-weighted, time-on-road-adjusted score compared with the model’s own median year. Complaints are owner allegations, not verified defects. Full methodology.