NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The front axle wheel end yoke may not be properly welded to the axle tube end, potentially causing the connection to fail.
This page covers 4 recalls and 1146 owner complaints for the 2019 Ford F-250.
Suspension and steering dominate the complaint picture for the 2019 F-250, and the two issues are closely related. Owners widely report a violent, high-frequency shaking event, commonly triggered by highway expansion joints or rough pavement, where the steering wheel and front end shake uncontrollably until the driver slows significantly. This phenomenon, which owners consistently describe as "death wobble," accounts for a large share of both the suspension and steering complaints. Some owners describe the truck pulling sharply to one side before the shaking begins. Wheel-related complaints follow at a lower volume, often tied to the same shaking episodes. A smaller but recurring thread involves the fuel system, where owners describe extended or difficult engine starts, and in a few cases the engine cutting out entirely at highway speed, leaving the truck without power steering or brake assist.
1,146
Total Complaints
16
Crash-Related
10
Fire-Related
12
With Injuries
By System
The 2019 Ford F-250 has 4 recalls, the most serious involving the front and rear axles: a front axle wheel end yoke that may not be properly welded can affect vehicle control, and a rear axle shaft on trucks with electronically locking differentials can break and leave the truck unable to hold its position in Park.
The rear axle concern is specific to vehicles equipped with electronically locking rear differentials, where the passenger-side shaft can fail and cut drive power entirely, and if the break happens while the truck is parked, the vehicle may not stay put on a slope. On the front axle, the poorly welded joint between the wheel end yoke and the axle tube can compromise steering and handling, raising crash risk. Both axle issues affect 4x4 configurations. On the fire side, trucks equipped with an engine block heater can develop corrosion inside the block heater cable's splice connector where water and contaminants work their way in over time; when the heater is plugged in, that corroded connection can overheat and melt the surrounding wiring, creating a fire risk. There is also a seat concern: certain trucks with manually adjustable front seat recliners have a recliner mechanism that may have been assembled incorrectly, leaving the seat back with less structural strength than intended and reducing how well it restrains an occupant in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
The front axle wheel end yoke may not be properly welded to the axle tube end, potentially causing the connection to fail.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the front axle weld. If improperly located, the entire axle assembly will be replaced at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger side rear axle shaft may fail prematurely due to a material defect in certain 2019 F-250 and F-350 vehicles with electronically locking rear differentials.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the passenger side rear axle shaft if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front or rear seat recliner mechanism may be missing a critical locking pawl, causing the seat back to be loose and weak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect your seat structure and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Water and contaminants can enter the engine block heater cable's splice connector, causing corrosion and damage that may prevent the heater from working properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will disable the block heater cable at no cost. Once parts are available, dealers will replace the engine block heater cable at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.