What 1,151 owners told NHTSA about the 2019 Ford F-250 Supercab

We believe the fuel line came off of the fuel filter. The truck caught fire and went up in flames. There is nothing left of the truck other than the frame. CHP and the fire department came to the scene. They put the fire out and the truck has been taken to the tow yard. Nothing has been inspected yet.

NHTSA ODI 11709622

The contact's client owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her client was driving at approximately 51 MPH, an 18-wheeler trailer truck crossing the freeway and attempting to merge had struck the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that her client attempted to decelerate while a few yards away to avoid the front-end collision; however, the emergency braking system and forward brake collision system did not activate as intended. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. All Air Bags deployed. A police report was filed. Medical was sought for a broken foot, legs, arms, and facial injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it remains. The vehicle was diagnosed by the insurance provider with an emergency braking system and a forward brake collision system failure. It was also confirmed that the brake pedal was depressed before the crash; however, the vehicle failed to decelerate as intended. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,673.

NHTSA ODI 11687814

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH and after driving over a bump in the road, the vehicle experienced a "Death Wobble" causing the driver to lose control of the steering and crash into a garbage truck. During the crash, the front end of the vehicle was severely damaged but the air bag did not deploy. The driver sustained a head injury and later received medical treatment which revealed multiple strokes had occurred during the crash. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact indicated that prior to the crash the steering arm had been replaced on three separate occasions. The failure mileage was 25,000.

NHTSA ODI 11648179

The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the engine compartment. The contact pulled to the side of the road, exited the vehicle, and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire; the vehicle was unoccupied during the fire. No warning lights were illuminated. Prior to the failure the "Losing Power" message was displayed on the instrument panel. A fire department report was not filed. A police department report was not filed. No injuries were sustained. The contact used water bottles to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000. 

NHTSA ODI 11642357

The fuel line has broken twice now, causing the truck to stall while in motion on the interstate and spill fuel everywhere I know several other 2019 F250 owners, one of which their truck has caught on fire from the same thing Also, when the truck tow truck driver picked me up, they see said yes, we see this all the time Also, Ford has data on this, but has it under a confidentiality agreement and will not release it

NHTSA ODI 11641565

My vehicle caught on fire. I had been pulling my trailer and I pulled over to park when my truck began smoking. I attempted to open the hood and the truck was on fire. None of the sensors activated and I didn’t have any indication the truck was overheating.

NHTSA ODI 11599258

I was driving my truck with no prior issues nor check engine light warnings, suddenly my truck began to lose speed, warning light came on instrument panel stating something to the effect of reduced power, I heard a loud noise (similar to the sound of a tire blown), as I looked out of the drivers side window I observed flames coming from the left front fender well. I was able to pull out of traffic coasting off into the median. Once in the median My wife and myself had to evacuate the truck immediately for our own safety. the engine compartment was rapidly becoming fully involved with fire. Attempted to extinguish fire with three fire extinguishers, called 911 and waited on fire department to arrive. My truck is now a total lose, I have read that your department has received similar issues that I have described.I felt it necessary to report my issue to hopefully help resolve this issue with Ford trucks.

NHTSA ODI 11596278

1) Front suspension Death Wobble causing loss of control of truck. 2) Lost control of the vehicle running off the road at 70 mph through a fence. 3) Ford has attempted to repair the truck 3 times, the warranty company claimed there is no probem withe the truck the 4th time and declined repair. 4) Pictures have been supplied to insurance, no other inspections. 5) There are no warnings. The first time the issue appears was about 25K miles. I have had my 2019 Ford F250 truck in the shop 4 times for a total of close to 90 days for the Ford Truck Death Wobble. The last time in the shop MPP, Inc. declined to repair the issue. On 9/20/2023, the truck started the Death Wobble causing loss of control and running through a barbed wire fence causing significant damage. Also, Ford has never been able to get the parts to complete the recall during the times I have had the truck in the shop.

NHTSA ODI 11544284

My wife and children we driving when smoke appeared from the engine area, the engine warning lights came on and the engine lost power, the cab filled with smoke from the vents as she got the truck to the side of the road and used one fire extinguisher that we had in the truck others came and helped extinguish with water as well as police and fire dept. A police report is filed as well as a insurance claim and I have asked for a fire investigation, there is a serious problem with this vehicle. Note: This vehicle was just at 5 star ford for recall updates and no issues were noted.

NHTSA ODI 11544070

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the rear sliding glass window suddenly fell from the window frame and made contact with the granddaughter who was in a booster seat positioned in the middle of the rear seat. During the incident, the granddaughter sustained a head contusion that did not require medical attention. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

NHTSA ODI 11493751

We started having a death wobble while driving between 60-70mph where the steering wheel shook Violently and the vehicle shook so back it hurt and scared me and my kids in the back seat. It was very scary and almost caused me to wreck with my kids in the car on the interstate. We then looked up and saw there was a recall for this problem. We took the truck into a dealership and got it supposedly repaired. It did not work. Roughly 1 month later. I was trusting Ford fixed the issue and on the interstate again and almost wrecked a second time with the kids in the car. This truck shouldn’t be allowed on the road of ford doesn’t have a fix. My business partner has the exact same truck and the exact same scenario occurred where he got the issue fixed at a dealership after almost crashing only to have it happen again. Currently we don’t know what to do as we paid big bucks for a vehicle that isn’t safe to drive,

NHTSA ODI 11474227

We started having a death wobble while driving between 60-70mph where the steering wheel shook Violently and the vehicle shook so back it hurt and scared me and my kids in the back seat. It was very scary and almost caused me to wreck with my kids in the car on the interstate. We then looked up and saw there was a recall for this problem. We took the truck into a dealership and got it supposedly repaired. It did not work. Roughly 1 month later. I was trusting Ford fixed the issue and on the interstate again and almost wrecked a second time with the kids in the car. This truck shouldn’t be allowed on the road of ford doesn’t have a fix. My business partner has the exact same truck and the exact same scenario occurred where he got the issue fixed at a dealership after almost crashing only to have it happen again. Currently we don’t know what to do as we paid big bucks for a vehicle that isn’t safe to drive, R. Clites

NHTSA ODI 11474229

Oh June 15th, in the middle of the afternoon around 2-3 pm, I was traveling NW on SH114, in the toll express lane, from Dallas towards Grapevine after a minor medical procedure, when my truck apparently hit a small hole or bump, which caused it to vibrate violently simultaneously from both front wheels, as if they weren't even in contact with the pavement. It took a lot of effort to keep the vehicle from crashing into the concrete walled barriers which are located on either side of that lane. I ended up having to slow to essentially a complete stop before the violent shaking stopped. Once the truck was under control, I noticed that my incision site had swollen greatly, as if a tennis ball was in my neck. An artery had ruptured as a result necessitating my wife to meet me and transport me to the hospital/clinic for emergency repairs, as the wild and uncontrolled vehicle and the effort to control it had caused an artery to rupture in my neck. I now understand this to be what is commonly called Death Wobble. I am lucky I didn't crash, and I am even luckier that I am not dead from bleeding out. That incident and the resulting several weeks that followed necessitated a bunch of follow up visits and being off work as well as no physical activity, in addition to the trauma, pain, and now the fear of my truck doing this again in the future. My truck is available for inspection. I have reached out to Ford through live chat, social media and telephone, but I have received not response so far. I have little more than a desire to help others avoid crashes and injuries and to have my truck repaired. I am the original owner. It is under warranty. BUT< there is no current recall and the information I have been able to glean indicates that the proposed repair woefully inadequately does anything. Somebody is going to die, if they already haven't. I'm just lucky it wasn't me that day. Being stuck in a barriered lane, bleeding internally profusely was terrifying.

NHTSA ODI 11472204

The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 5MPH, the vehicle exploded and the fire was noticed by the neighbor. The fire was coming out the front wheel well and the engine. The contact stated no warning lights illuminated. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not towed to the dealer. The vehicle remained at the contacts home unrepaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 13100.

NHTSA ODI 11462060

I have had in excess of 15 incidents where my truck upon hitting a bump in the road the front right tire began to go into what is referred to as a "death wobble". I took my truck in to have it repaired. The wobble stopped for approximately 2 weeks and then the left tire began doing the same thing. On Dec, 31st driving from Stockton to LA I hit an uneven spot in the highway when I was between a semi truck and a concrete barrier. It caused the semi truck to swing wildly out of control as he swerved to avoid my vehicle as it went into a death wobble sending me withing inches of his cab. My rear finder struck the concrete barrier causing damage to the rear panel. My brother and I could have easily been killed. Ford refuses do do a real on this vehicle and it is risking lives. Additionally my brother in law has the same truck with the same issue. I will never buy a Ford ever again.

NHTSA ODI 11445805

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the trailer hitch bolt lock that connected a trailer to a nearby truck detached and crashed into his vehicle's front bumpers. The air bags failed to deploy. An unknown warning light illuminated. The contact decelerated but continued to drive the vehicle. The contact did not sustain any injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed for the air bags failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

NHTSA ODI 11444585

I was driving my Ford F-250 SuperDuty at 65 mpg on a 4 lane hwy (posted speed 65) when the truck suddenly, without warning, shaking and bouncing violently. The jostling was so violent my head hit the top of the cab and my glasses were bouncing on my face. The steering wheel was shaking but I was able to get to the side of the road and stop. It was the worst, most violent shaking I have ever experienced. I thought my wheels were coming off. My head, neck, and back are sore today from the incident. The truck gave no warning, no warning lights, sounds, etc. to indicate what was about to happen. It shook so hard my vision was doubled. *I do NOT know what failed or malfunctioned. It appeared to be wheels, steering, suspension? *This put me at grave risk of losing control, overturning, rolling and getting killed. It put others on the highway at risk because I could have caused them to wreck by the actions of my uncontrollable truck. I could have killed myself and others on the highway. *I have not had the opportunity to take this back to a dealer yet. *No one has inspected it yet. *No warning lights, no sounds, no indication of impending problem. Ford should NOT allow this to happen on ANY vehicle. This is a death trap and I am afraid to continue driving it. DEATH TRAP!

NHTSA ODI 11441729

loss control of vehicle after hitting a bump on the highway causing truck to bounce into highway barrier. - life threatening causing bodily harm. - just happened , haven't notified dealer yet. - no components inspected yet. -no warnings.

NHTSA ODI 11439767

I cant drive truck over 50mph it shakes the whole truck i looked it up its called the death wobble. I almost lost control today and wrecked with my whole family in the car.

NHTSA ODI 11436243

The truck started shaking extremely bad when driving on the highway. It was very violent and pull me of the road. Lost some of the trim of the bottom of the wheel wells. Scratch up from the tall grass.

NHTSA ODI 11433037

When truck was hit at rear lower corner of cab, rear driver side door came open. Door was locked and impact was at low speed, under 10mph.

NHTSA ODI 11430970

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary at the post office, the transmission independently shifted out of park and the vehicle rolled backwards into a mailbox. The contact stated that the parking brake was not activated at the time of the failure. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The contact called the police department but a police report was not filed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer however, the mechanic was not able to duplicate the failure. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V802000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

NHTSA ODI 11427613

I was driving 60 miles an hour and I hit a pot hole and the truck went into a “death wobble”. It started to shake extremely violently that I thought I was going to crash and die. My arms hurt so bad from trying to hold on to the steering wheel for dear life. I managed to come to a complete stop but not before I almost [XXX] my pants from fear. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”

NHTSA ODI 11426511

2019 Ford F250. Consumer writes regarding low fuel pressure gauge. THAT CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE BECAME FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES AND WAS DESTROYED. WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER SAW SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

NHTSA ODI 11417460

I AM FILING A FORMAL COMPLAINT REGARDING MY 2019 FORD F250. I EXPERIENCED WHAT IS BEING CALLED THE "DEATH WOBBLE" ON A RECENT TRIP WITH MY TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 78 MPH , I HIT A RAISED SECTION OF A CULVERT CROSSING WHICH CAUSED MY STEERING TO BECOME UNSTABLE. THE SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL MADE THE VEHICLE HARD TO CONTROL AND CAUSED US TO HIT THE GUARD RAIL AND CABLE BARRIER. I WAS IN THE LEFT LANE, AND THE BARRIER RUNS ABOUT 3 FEET FROM THE ROADWAY. I HAVE DAMAGE TO THE LEFT SIDE OF MY TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI 11388834