2019 FORD F-450

4 recalls, 32 complaints - 7 TSBs

21V114000 Feb 25, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
2 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Life Line Emergency Vehicles
19V633000 Aug 28, 2019
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
639,137 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
19V398000 May 29, 2019
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
13 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: LGE Coachworks Inc.
18V894000 Dec 18, 2018
ENGINE
Defect Description
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 causi... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 thi... Read more
410,289 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

32 total complaints 1 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING6
SUSPENSION4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
ENGINE3
POWER TRAIN3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
SEATS2
WHEELS2
VISIBILITY/WIPER1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE1
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD Apr 14, 2025
Incident date: Sep 14, 2024
The contact owns a 2013 Hyundai Sonata. The contact stated that there were three cracks on the front dashboard. The contact stated that two cracks were on the front passenger’s side airbag and the other crack was in the middle of the front dashboard and was spreading over to the driver's side. The... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 17, 2024
Incident date: Nov 20, 2024
I have had multiple issues with the powertrain warning light illuminating. The first time it was decided to be low/dirty oil. This occurred about a month after purchasing the vehicle in 2021 with about 4000 miles. The second time it occurred about 6 months later. The dealer could not find a code nor... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING Nov 12, 2024
Incident date: Oct 22, 2024
All the advanced driver assistance system fails intermittently. This causes 5 different warnings to come on and all of the safety features to stop working. This is an ongoing issue that I had taken to the dealer for on numerous occasions with no remedy.
ENGINE Sep 18, 2024
Incident date: Sep 18, 2024
We were driving on the highway and just exited. My husband hit the brakes and the pedal was hard to push. He basically had to put all his weight on the pedal in order to slow down. Once we were able to stop completely, we got the 2020 Chevy Equinox looked at and we were told that the vacuum pump tha... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 18, 2024
Incident date: Jul 7, 2024
My radio in my 2017 Mazda3 hatchback randomly presses buttons with no input from the user. This is a known issue and can cause safety issues. Especially if the volume decides to turn itself up and cause hearing issues. It's almost impossible to make hands free phone calls if it doesn't work either
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 30, 2023
Incident date: Apr 6, 2023
I received a recall notice from JEEP for "2.4L In-use NOx - catalyst efficiency". When I call the number provided (847) 649-6660, they tell me they don't have the part in stock and to call back in 3 weeks. After months of this repeated process I called JEEP's main customer service number and they ba... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 21, 2023
Incident date: Apr 14, 2023
While at a red light after exiting the highway, the vehicle lost all power and functionality. The car was in drive, and the brake was pressed in. No buttons had been pressed to shut down the vehicle. I had no power and no ability to restart the vehicle. I placed the vehicle into park and attempte... Read more
SEATS Jan 26, 2023
Incident date: Oct 26, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Honda Accord. The contact stated that he noticed that the driver's side seat failed to adjust as needed with an abnormal clicking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact made a local dealer aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or rep... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 26, 2023
Incident date: Oct 26, 2022
I took my vehicle to jack Ingram nissan on 1/26/2023 because the car started, jerking, stalling, shuddering, hesitating, and premature transmission failure. They told me at Jack Ingram nissan that my CVT transmission was bad. I just had the CVT transmission flushed in May 2022 and nothing was wrong ... Read more
STEERING Jul 20, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
severe constant vibration from rear duals, constant shake from 68MPH ro 78MPH. 75MPH it turns into a rhythm violent shaking passage seat. Feel the vibration in the steering wheel as well.
POWER TRAIN Jul 20, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
severe constant vibration from rear duals, constant shake from 68MPH ro 78MPH. 75MPH it turns into a rhythm violent shaking passage seat. Feel the vibration in the steering wheel as well.
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 20, 2022
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
severe constant vibration from rear duals, constant shake from 68MPH ro 78MPH. 75MPH it turns into a rhythm violent shaking passage seat. Feel the vibration in the steering wheel as well.
STEERING Feb 24, 2022
Incident date: Apr 8, 2019
Truck has experienced multiple occasions of "death wobble" since purchase. Excessive unexplained tire wear on the passenger front tire. On second tire on passenger front. Have 81k miles on truck and all other tires are wearing normal. Have had truck in alignment twice with no issues showing with ali... Read more
WHEELS Feb 24, 2022
Incident date: Apr 8, 2019
Truck has experienced multiple occasions of "death wobble" since purchase. Excessive unexplained tire wear on the passenger front tire. On second tire on passenger front. Have 81k miles on truck and all other tires are wearing normal. Have had truck in alignment twice with no issues showing with ali... Read more
SUSPENSION Feb 24, 2022
Incident date: Apr 8, 2019
Truck has experienced multiple occasions of "death wobble" since purchase. Excessive unexplained tire wear on the passenger front tire. On second tire on passenger front. Have 81k miles on truck and all other tires are wearing normal. Have had truck in alignment twice with no issues showing with ali... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 22, 2022
Incident date: Feb 14, 2022
recall #21E04 PCM Reprograming car continúe same lost power fuel volume regulador control circuit low mass or volume air flow circuit low input intake air Temperature circuit high input
ENGINE Feb 22, 2022
Incident date: Feb 14, 2022
recall #21E04 PCM Reprograming car continúe same lost power fuel volume regulador control circuit low mass or volume air flow circuit low input intake air Temperature circuit high input
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Feb 22, 2022
Incident date: Feb 14, 2022
recall #21E04 PCM Reprograming car continúe same lost power fuel volume regulador control circuit low mass or volume air flow circuit low input intake air Temperature circuit high input
STEERING Jan 27, 2022
Incident date: Jan 27, 2022
30k miles on truck and have had persisting issues with a shaking front end / steering wheel while driving at speed. What many folks refer to as “death wobble”. Dealer has replaced drag link and steering stabilizer and I replaced tires prematurely out of my own pocket, none of which have solved t... Read more
SUSPENSION Jan 27, 2022
Incident date: Jan 27, 2022
30k miles on truck and have had persisting issues with a shaking front end / steering wheel while driving at speed. What many folks refer to as “death wobble”. Dealer has replaced drag link and steering stabilizer and I replaced tires prematurely out of my own pocket, none of which have solved t... Read more
STEERING Sep 25, 2021
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
truck has 15000 miles has wheel hop in the frontend and the front tires are wearing bad on the outside it has had 3 stabilizer shocks replaced they told me for 1800 dollars to up grade the shocks the truck is under warranty please help
SUSPENSION Sep 25, 2021
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
truck has 15000 miles has wheel hop in the frontend and the front tires are wearing bad on the outside it has had 3 stabilizer shocks replaced they told me for 1800 dollars to up grade the shocks the truck is under warranty please help
WHEELS Sep 25, 2021
Incident date: Jul 15, 2019
truck has 15000 miles has wheel hop in the frontend and the front tires are wearing bad on the outside it has had 3 stabilizer shocks replaced they told me for 1800 dollars to up grade the shocks the truck is under warranty please help
STEERING Mar 17, 2021
Incident date: Nov 1, 2020
FOR OUR 2019 FORD F-450, ADAPTIVE STEERING FAULT MESSAGES STARTED LAST OCT/NOV 2020. SOMETIMES THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BE AT UP TO 90 DEGREES TO THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, WHILE DRIVING! IT SOMETIMES RESET WITH THE NEXT CAR START. AFTER THE MESSAGES BECAME CONSTANT, THE TRUCK HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ... Read more
SEATS Sep 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS AND CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE RADIO INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 22, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER'S SEAT MOVED BACKWARDS AND CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR PEDAL. ADDITIONALLY, THE RADIO INDEPENDENTLY ACTIVATED AND THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGY. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE Sep 8, 2020
Incident date: Sep 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TAILGATE FELL AND DENTED THE HORSE TRAILER. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED... Read more
ENGINE Sep 8, 2020
Incident date: Sep 6, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TAILGATE FELL AND DENTED THE HORSE TRAILER. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED... Read more
SUSPENSION May 9, 2020
Incident date: May 9, 2020
THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND WORSENING WOBBLING/ SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE AT 70-75 MPH WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY IS VERY UNSTEADY AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE OR OTHER OBSTACLE AT SPEED. I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND HAD THEM RE-BALANCED (AT 26K MILES), ... Read more
STEERING May 9, 2020
Incident date: May 9, 2020
THERE IS A NOTICEABLE AND WORSENING WOBBLING/ SHAKING OF THE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE AT 70-75 MPH WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE OCCASIONALLY IS VERY UNSTEADY AFTER HITTING A POTHOLE OR OTHER OBSTACLE AT SPEED. I HAVE RECENTLY PURCHASED NEW TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND HAD THEM RE-BALANCED (AT 26K MILES), ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jan 24, 2019
Incident date: Jan 22, 2019
THE REAR WINDOW ON MY 2019 F-450 EXPLODED WHEN I SHUT THE DRIVER'S DOOR. THE TEMP WAS ABOUT 25 DEGREES F. THE VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN MY DRIVEWAY, NOT STARTED AND THE REAR DEFROSTER WAS NOT IN USE.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 15, 2018
THE DOOR LATCHES WILL NOT LATCH IN COLDER WEATHER. IF THEY LATCH ONCE THE VEHICLE IS THAWED OUT. DRIVING OVER ROUGH SURFACES WILL CAUSE THE DOORS TO UNLATCH.
1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2019 FORD F-450

7 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING3
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
010000 STEERING1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
SAN-Vol1 I1 Jun 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv
CSR 516 May 27, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Ford Motor Company has issued an emissions recall on certain 2018 model year F-150, 2019 model year F-250 through F-550 Super Duty, and 2019 model year F-650 through F-750 medium duty Ford vehicles equipped with a diesel engine. Contact yo
TSB 20-2272 Aug 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, 2017-2020 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or after 13-May-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunctio
20N04 Apr 30, 2020
010000 STEERING
In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).
20N04 Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).
SSM 47740 Jan 10, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2018 Expedition/Navigator, 2018-2019 F-Super Duty and 2019 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or after 9-Jul-2018 and 2019 F-150/Transit vehicles built on or after 2-Jan-2019 are filled with the new Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant.
SSM 47740 Jan 10, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2018 Expedition/Navigator, 2018-2019 F-Super Duty and 2019 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or after 9-Jul-2018 and 2019 F-150/Transit vehicles built on or after 2-Jan-2019 are filled with the new Motorcraft Yellow Antifreeze/Coolant.

FORD F-450 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-450 across all model years (2003, 2020).

29 Total Recalls
165 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
4 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FORD F-450 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2020 1 33 View
2019 (current) 4 32
2018 3 15 View
2017 4 26 View
2016 0 4 View
2015 2 6 View
2014 0 3 View
2013 1 8 View
2012 4 26 View
2011 2 12 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 0 View
2008 1 0 View
2007 1 0 View
2006 1 0 View
2005 1 0 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 0 View

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F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View