AI Damage2019 Ford F-250 SD: common problems
The maker issued 169 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 169
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 43 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Latches, locks, linkages | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Visibility | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Seats | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Comparison
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest…
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines…
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless…
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
- Some 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking
This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake applications may assist to resolve the pull/drift condition. The Workshop Manual, Section 206-00 Symptom Chart for vehicle pulls or…
- Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles…
Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
- Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected…
This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently…
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns …
- Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step…
Some 2018-2025 F-150 and 2018-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a tailgate step may exhibit a step assembly that binds/will not open or opens/pops up while driving. This could be due to an incorrect adjustment…
- Some 2019-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require various repairs and/or…
Some 2019-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may require various repairs and/or maintenance to the fuel system where quick release couplings are utilized, such as the secondary fuel filter. The…
NHTSA lists 169 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-250 SD?
There are no owner complaints in the NHTSA data for this year; the data comes from 169 manufacturer service bulletins.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Ford F-250 SD?
NHTSA lists 169 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford F-250 SD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.