2019 Ford F-250 SD transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 22V087000Feb 16, 2022247,445 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

  Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.

• Recall 18V802000Nov 14, 20184 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. An incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

  Risk: Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the transmission case, replacing the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S36.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 17, 2026FLElectrical SystemSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am filing a complaint against Capital Auto Mall Premier regarding the sale of a 2019 Ford F\-250 Lariat \(VIN [XXX]\) that I purchased on XXX. The vehicle was represented as being in good working condition at the time of sale. However, almost immediately after taking possession of the vehicle, I began discovering numerous mechanical, electrical, and safety\-related defects. Due to the number of concerns, I had the vehicle independently inspected shortly after purchase. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11757517 · source
2. Filed Jun 20, 2026MOTransmission & Drivetrain

   At around 139,000 miles i started to noticed some intermittent noise coming from the drivetrain. I took it to two different repair shops and was told it was tire noise. over time the grinding noise increased to the point of shuddering and jerking while shifting with no warning lamps showing. At 144,500 miles I contacted my aftermarket warranty and they said to take it to a certified shop to get it checked out. They did not have any preferred shops in my area so I took it to…

   NHTSA complaint #11745407 · source
3. Filed May 24, 2026COTransmission & Drivetrain

   My truck transmission changes gears randomly while in motion. It is terrifying when it happens in traffic and the truck stalls and looses power then kicks back in with a loud noise. I stopped driving it since March of 2026.

   NHTSA complaint #11739763 · source
4. Filed Aug 11, 202589,000 miWATransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission imploded while shifting into first gear with the powertrain warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11679952 · source
5. Filed Dec 30, 2024TNTransmission & Drivetrain

   transfer case is shifting from 2 wheel high to 4 wheel high while driving down the highway. it does not engage the the 4wheel drive front hubs when doing this so no indication this is happening. eventually the shift fork breaks and transfer case is then either locked in 4 wheel high without knowing or the transfer case goes to a neutral position and loss of all power. in the my incident i was driving on the interstate and transfer case went to neutral without warning. i was…

   NHTSA complaint #11633031 · source
6. Filed Nov 4, 2024KSTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that the heat shield had detached. The dealer determined that the driveshaft and the heat shield needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V087000(Structure, Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11623390 · source
7. Filed Aug 16, 202468,900 miCAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that there were oil stains on the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear main seal had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,900.

   NHTSA complaint #11608968 · source
8. Filed Jul 19, 2024ALSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving at 60mph when the truck started shaking so bad I had to come to a complete stop. I could barley steer the truck when this was happening.

   NHTSA complaint #11603346 · source
9. Filed Nov 19, 2023PASteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   Traveling at highway speeds on the interstate the truck began to shake violently and the steering wheel began shaking so hard that i had difficulty holding onto it. The truck was out of control and i almost went into the guard rail before i could slow down to a stop and bring the truck under control. I made it to my destination and looked at the underside of the truck and could not find anything broken. On the way back home, the truck did the same thing again after hitting a…

   NHTSA complaint #11555940 · source
10. Filed Jan 17, 2023FLSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    I was driving approximately 60 mph. There were several small bumps in the road and the Truck went into a Very Violent Shake and Wobble. This is commonly known as the FORD DEATH WOBBLE... Very Scary and Dangerous. The Vehicle was extremely hard to control. Luckily the service advisor at Coggin Ford had warned me about this possible condition. I was told if this wobble ever happened to let immediately back off the accelerator and not Touch the Brakes?? I did exactly as he said…

    NHTSA complaint #11502236 · source
11. Filed Oct 28, 202287,640 miNYSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the steering wheel started moving violently from side to side. The contact stated that he had experienced the death wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal until he regained control of the vehicle. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road momentarily. The contact was then able to continue driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not…

    NHTSA complaint #11491359 · source
12. Filed Oct 2, 2022TXSteeringSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

    I understand that my truck has the Death Wobble. No warning lights, truck shakes vigorously driving on rough roads at 70mph

    NHTSA complaint #11487534 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology