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2019 Ford F-250 SD driver assistance problems

53 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 22,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
53
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
22,000
crashes
1
recalls
3

Which part fails

  • Sensing system: camera
    4
  • Blind spot detection
    4
  • Warnings
    3
  • Rearview system braking
    3
  • Assist
    2
  • Adaptive cruise control
    2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-250 SD driver assistance problems in other years

1999201520202026

Related recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall number 25V572000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported August 26, 2022 · 277,040 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Risk
Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Recall number 22V644000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported April 14, 2022 · 21,904 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-150, Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Recall number 22V252000 · Recall details

What 2019 Ford F-250 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 17, 2026 · Driver assistance · AZ

Ford Motor Company Has Decided to Cancel/Pause Customer Satisfaction Campaign 22M03 without Reason or Notice Given to Customers at this Time after being Told By Service Advisor Ron Fultz #3689 at Anderson Ford 3601 Stockton Hill Rd Kingman, AZ 86409....That the effected Cameras as well as the Recall for the Rear Tailgate camera 22S51 would be Preformed....To no Avail as was told at the end of the Service Visit Could not Preform the Needed Side and Front Face Camera upgrade as Per Canceled/Paused with no Timeframe Given and Lied to as the Scope of Service to be done upon Scheduled Appointment for all to Addressed

Filed Feb 8, 2026 · Driver assistance · CA

The rear view backup camera will get scrambled or become blurry from time to time . It is happening more frequently causing the inability to know what is behind you when backing up.

Filed Oct 25, 2025 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

The rear view camera is not working when placing the vehicle in reverse. The dash screen is blank even though it changes to appropriate display mode. The area where camera image is supposed to be to display is blank.

Filed Oct 20, 2025 · Driver assistance · 56,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. Most recently, the contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact purchased an aftermarket part, and the rearview camera was repaired, but not the camera assist feature. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Driver assistance · 144,673 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jun 2, 2025 · Driver assistance · FL

The contact's husband owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image was intermittently black or blue. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened and was consistent. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Sep 16, 2024 · Driver assistance · 98,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while reserving, the back over prevention screen failed to display an image. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 23V598000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2024 · Driver assistance, Steering · TN

Front end uncontroable wobble from the front end. causing swearving and lane departure. causes uncontroable driving until under 30 MPH.

Filed Jul 5, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · CA · fire

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.

Filed May 21, 2024 · Driver assistance · 60,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview display displayed a blurry, distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Questions about the 2019 Ford F-250 SD driver assistance

Does the 2019 Ford F-250 SD have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 53 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2019 Ford F-250 SD, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2019 Ford F-250 SD driver assistance problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 22,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford F-250 SD driver assistance?

Yes, 3 recalls: 25V572000, 22V644000, 22V252000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford F-250 SD have the most driver assistance problems?

The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2019 (53 complaints), 2017 (29 complaints) and 2018 (16 complaints).

Other 2019 Ford F-250 SD problems

Steering 776Suspension 678Wheels 87Fuel system 51Transmission 46Electrical 33Engine 24Body 21Acceleration 14Brakes 12Locks 9Visibility 9Airbags 4Lights 4Tires 4Seats 2Seat belts 1

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