NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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What can fail
The 2019 Ford F-250 SD has 11 recalls, the most serious being a seatbelt pretensioner that can ignite carpet and insulation inside the B-pillar during a crash, potentially causing a vehicle fire.
Several other recalls involve fire or loss-of-control risks. A damaged splice connector from a prior engine block heater repair can overheat and melt wiring. Continental tires on certain vehicles can develop sidewall cracks and shed tread suddenly. The transmission park pawl may not be properly secured, allowing the vehicle to roll when parked. On gasoline-engine models with aluminum driveshafts, loose underbody heat shields can contact and fracture the driveshaft, causing loss of drive power or loss of vehicle control if the shaft strikes the ground.
Three recalls cover rear visibility: a faulty electrical connection, a software fault, and a degraded lens coating on 360-degree camera systems can each cause the rearview camera to display a blank, distorted, or foggy image. The daytime running lights may fail to dim when the headlights are switched on, reducing visibility to other drivers. Water intrusion in the electric tailgate latch can trigger an unintended release and spill cargo onto the road. The owner's manual also lacks instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints, which can lead to improper positioning in a crash.
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What can fail
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The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing head restraints in certain seating positions, making these vehicles non-compliant with federal head restraint safety standards.
What the fix does
Ford will mail free owner's manual addendums with instructions for adjusting and removing center-position head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The anti-reflective coating on the 360-degree camera system's lens can degrade, causing the rearview camera image to become foggy or cloudy.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A poor electrical connection causes the rearview camera to occasionally show a blank or distorted image, affecting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and rub against the aluminum driveshaft, potentially damaging and fracturing it.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driveshaft, repair it if needed, and securely reattach the underbody insulators.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Certain Continental tires on these vehicles may have been cured too long during manufacturing, which can affect tire integrity.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the tires and replace them as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
When the front seat belt pretensioner deploys during a crash, it may create sparks that ignite the carpet or insulation near the B-pillar.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and insulation, and modify the B-pillar insulation as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
Water can enter the electrical wiring in the tailgate handle switch, causing a short circuit that unintentionally releases the tailgate latches.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the wiring harness, isolate the tailgate release circuits with jumper pigtails, and install a new tailgate handle switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The daytime running lights may not dim when you switch the headlights to the on position.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the body control module software at no charge to fix the dimming function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The engine block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged during a previous repair, creating a potential failure point.
What the fix does
Dealers will disable the engine block heater. When replacement cables are available, dealers will replace the heater cord at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The transmission case may be incorrectly cast, causing the park pawl assembly to become unsecured. This can allow the vehicle to move unintentionally.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission case and replace the transmission if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.