Does the 2019 Ford F-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-450, the most recent reported on February 25, 2021 (Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-450?

Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (9 complaints), followed by suspension (5).

How many 2019 Ford F-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Ford F-450 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 20 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford F-450.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Ford F-450 recalls

Exterior lighting

NHTSA campaign 21V114000 · reported February 25, 2021 · Life Line Emergency Vehicles · 2 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Life Line Emergency Vehicles (Life Line) is recalling one 2020 Ford F450 vehicle and one 2017 Navistar Durastar vehicle, equipped with 7x9 combination LED Stop-Tail-Turn reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these lamps fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: ECCO will provide a filter kit that will ensure the lights perform in the correct photometric intensity ranges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317 ext. 132.

Seats: mid/rear assembly · Seats: front assembly, recliner

NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · reported August 28, 2019 · Ford Motor Company · 639,137 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
The 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 risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 19V398000 · reported May 29, 2019 · LGE Coachworks Inc. · 13 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: LGE Coachworks, Inc. (LGE Coachworks) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ford E-450, F-550, and Freightliner M2-based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager back-up camera displays. The displays may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
The risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.

Engine

NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · reported December 18, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 410,289 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
The 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 risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering9
Suspension5
Engine4
Power train4
Electrical system2
Structure2
Wheels2
Air bags1
Fuel system, diesel1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 21, 2026 · Air bags · crash reported
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 embankment into a…

Apr 14, 2025 · Fuel system, diesel · 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F450. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the diesel…

Dec 17, 2024 · Steering
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.

Nov 12, 2024 · Engine · 143,000 miles
The contact's employer owns a 2019 Ford F-450. The contact stated while his boss was driving at undisclosed speeds, there was an abnormal banging sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and was diagnosed with engine…

Sep 18, 2024 · Power train
Years and years of cp4 failures should lead to a recall. It is unsafe and will cause someone to be killed if there truck shuts off

F-450 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	0	4	0	0
2017	4	21	2	2
2018	3	10	0	1
2019	4	20	1	0
2020	1	24	2	2

Across all years, the 2020 F-450 has the most complaints (24). All Ford F-450 years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Ford F-450 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Ford F-450, the most recent reported on February 25, 2021 (Exterior lighting). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford F-450?: Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (9 complaints), followed by suspension (5).
How many 2019 Ford F-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 20 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 21, 2026.