2019 Ford F 250 Regular Cab
Common Problems
Ranked from 558 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
19 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Suspension Shaking and Uncontrollable Vibrations
435complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe suspension shakes violently and uncontrollably when driving over bumps or rough patches, leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Steering Wheel Shaking and Loss of Control
206complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel shakes violently and the truck loses control when hitting bumps or rough patches at highway speeds.
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Steering Wobble at High Speeds
20complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control at speeds over 50 mph when hitting bumps or potholes.
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Suspension Death Wobble
11complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe front end of the vehicle shakes violently when hitting bumps, leading to loss of control at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Tailgate Malfunction
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly and falls off the truck, potentially causing injury or damage.
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Suspension Violent Shaking
7complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe truck experiences violent shaking and loss of control when hitting bumps or uneven surfaces, especially at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Back Over Prevention System Failure
6complaintsSafety riskOtherThe rearview camera and back-over prevention system fail to function properly, increasing the risk of striking objects behind the vehicle.
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Electrical System Unreliability
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system intermittently fails, leading to issues such as air conditioning and radio malfunctions.
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High-pressure fuel pump failure
4complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe high-pressure fuel pump has failed, causing the vehicle to lose power and stall.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Steering system failure leading to loss of control
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system has failed, causing the vehicle to shake violently and become uncontrollable at high speeds.
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Backup Camera Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview backup camera displays distorted images or becomes non-functional, impairing visibility during reversing.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Engine Misfire and Hard Starts
3complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and requires multiple attempts to start, often due to issues with the fuel system.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Stall During Operation
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls while driving, potentially leading to accidents due to sudden loss of power.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Fuel line failure leading to vehicle stalling
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel line has failed, causing the vehicle to stall while in motion and potentially catch on fire.
$300–$1,200est. fuel line/tank repair · 2–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 15
Fuel system malfunction leading to reduced power
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe fuel system has malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to experience reduced power and the check engine light to illuminate.
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Suspension Issues Causing Shaking
3complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe suspension causes violent shaking and loss of control, particularly at high speeds or over uneven surfaces.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Transmission Failure
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission suddenly shifts gears randomly, causing the vehicle to stall and lose power.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 18
Recall Issues with Back Over Prevention System
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe rearview camera system fails to display properly during reverse maneuvers, requiring a recall repair that is delayed.
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Steering Column Becomes Loose
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering column becomes loose without any warning, potentially leading to loss of control.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.