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2019 Ford F-350 Crew
Buyable, but go in with open eyes: this car has specific known issues to check before money changes hands.
462 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 21, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Buy-rated alternatives from this era
Other 2017–2021 cars in the same rough price bracket with a clean, matured Buy verdict — worth cross-shopping before you commit to the 2019 Ford F-350 Crew.
Why caution?
Steering problems dominate (58% of complaints, typically reported near 15k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#309 of 458Among the 2019 models with a matured record, the 2019 Ford F-350 Crew ranks #309, scoring higher than 32% of them. See the 2019 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA crash-tested this model year but didn’t publish an overall star rating for it.
3 open NHTSA defect investigations on file for this model year, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2019 Ford F-350 Crew, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Body & structure (23) · Backup camera & sensors (20)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Steering
58%266 complaints · typically near 15k mi · 10 in the last 2 years
“A steering control module in my steering wheel failed which makes the lane keeping warning not operate correctly and the steering wheel not straight it's set at an ang…”
Suspension
49%227 complaints · typically near 15k mi · 6 in the last 2 years
“Front steering/suspension system Severe wobble causes driver to stop in middle of Freeway, possible accidents or death in an accident. Not confirmed by dealer at this …”
Wheels
9%40 complaints · typically near 14k mi · 2 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the air pressure in all four tires were consistently d…”
Body & structure
5%23 complaints · 3 in the last 2 years
“Interior cabin Air Conditioning Unit leaks water inside the cab area. Water leaks below the passenger dash area, creating mold to the carpet and flooring. Water damage…”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Ford before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report steering problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 15k miles). Has this car shown any steering symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report suspension problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 15k miles). Has this car shown any suspension symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.