2019 Ford F-350 SD transmission problems

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Transmission · TN

My 2019 Ford F350 fully power stroke deisel super duty started making a terrible grinding and grinding noise when I let off the accelerator. There’s specifically fluid leaking from rear axle in the center where the drive shaft meets the heavy duty Dana M300 axle. And all over the inside rear passenger tire. There’s a burnt gear oil smell coming from the truck as a result and the truck can’t be driven .

Filed Aug 28, 2026 · Engine, Fuel system · NV · fire

Wife was driving the truck(I was the passenger) while towing our dump trailer. After approx 100 miles into this trip the dash showed a "Reduced Engine Power Warning", and then shuddered. That was immediately followed by a "Service Engine Soon" warning on the dash, and the truck shut down as we were pulling to the shoulder. I smelled diesel fuel as we slowed to a stop. I got out and saw some smoke coming from under the hood. I looked under the truck and saw burning material falling from underneath, I shouted fire, and my wife exited while I retrieved our dog from the back seat. The cab was filling with smoke. Wife called [XXX] while I retrieved a few more small items from back seat. We stepped back and the truck was fully engulfed in flames in a few minutes. Fire crews were on scene after several more minutes, and by that time the truck was burnt to the ground. This truck was in excellent condition with no prior running issues or warnings of mechanical problems. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · UT

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her husband attempted to turn the key in the ignition, but the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The messages "Service Advanced Trac", "Oil Change Required", and "Hill Start Assist" were displayed. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

Filed Aug 11, 2026 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the transmission was slipping. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with torque converter failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall associated with the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Feb 14, 2025 · Body, Electrical · 30,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated while the vehicle was in the automatic car wash, water entered the vehicle from the front windshield. The water leaked into the fuse box and short-circuited the fuse box. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined that the seal around the windshield needed to be resealed and the fuse box replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle abruptly came to a complete stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred 2 additional times. The dealer diagnosed that the clutch plate failed and gear 1 and gear 2 were heat-welded together. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

Filed Dec 13, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Due to a recall, the Vehicle computer was reprogrammed by local dealer, Griffith Ford, in San Marcos, Texas. After the reprogramming, the engine and transmission starting to rev differently and could not shift gears smoothly as previous to the reprogramming. The transmission and engine does not synchronize correctly. The transmission tries to do more than 6 speeds when the transmission is a 6 speed transmission. Turbo is also not as smooth as previously. Possibly the new program used to reprogram the computer is either for newer vehicles with different engines and/or transmissions.

Filed Feb 16, 2024 · Transmission · 135,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH and towing a trailer, the vehicle abruptly came to a complete stop. After a visual inspection, the contact observed that the passenger’s side rear axle had separated from the driveshaft. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the passenger’s side rear axle shaft requiring a replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V688000 (Power Train) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Feb 19, 2023 · Transmission · TX

The vehicle has approximately 73K miles and approximately 3 months ago the transmission started hard shifting in 2nd gear. There have been several incidents where I have almost had accidents due to this. Ford will not replace the transmission despite the internet being flooded with persons saying they are having the same issue with the same year, make and model.

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Transmission · 33,000 miles · FL

I was driving at 65 MPH on the freeway when all of a sudden the vehicle starts shaking uncontrollably. I had practically no control of the vehicle as it was swerving all over the road. All I could do was hold onto the steering wheel and slow down as I veered into the grass median between the two freeways. I had my 12 year old daughter in the car when this happens and its absolutely unacceptable for a 70k vehicle to be this unsafe. Ive contacted ford and they pretend as if this isnt an issue but if they dont get this fixed people will die. This has now happened twice within a weeks time on a 2019 ford with 33k miles on it.

Filed Nov 3, 2020 · Transmission · 9,700 miles · MN

Hi, the attorney general told me to email you about my lemon ford 1 ton super duty truck VIN # [xxx]. It's sitting at ford in st. Cloud minnesota waiting on a part. The attorney general said that you might want to look at it due to a bolt being left inside of the rear differential housing during the manufacturing of the truck, causing it to lock up temporarily after I hit a bump in the road. This caused the bolt to bounce up and go through the ring and pinion gearsand then got smashed between the differential carrier. This could have been very deadly to myself and others with me, if the bolt hadn't released itself. *dt*jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).