2019 Ford F-250 Sd Engine Problems

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle, and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer stated that the cause of the abnormal sound and the illuminated check engine warning light was unknown. The contact was notified of an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to have the VIN added to the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

NHTSA ID

11709901

Incident

Dec 26, 2025

Mileage

205,000 mi

After sitting for extended durations the engine experiences a no start or long crank condition. Research and discussion with local mechanic indicate this is an issue with a failed/failing fuel pump and/or fuel pump module. It is my understanding a recall exists for similar failures on other ford models.

NHTSA ID

11697832

Incident

Oct 19, 2025

Ford Diesel 250 flat out stalled while driving on a very congested Highway. Full tank of Diesel. No warning. Complete stall at 65MPH, no brakes, no power steering, no lights. Was almost killed when the truck almost crashed into a bus. Happened (4) more times as we made our way back home. Internet search shows that Ford Motor Company is fully aware of this common failure of their fuel system. Federal regulators need to pressure Ford for a Recall before someone is killed

NHTSA ID

11688500

Incident

Sep 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and lost motive power. The contact reversed over to the right side of the roadway and exited the vehicle. The contact inspected under the hood but found no cause for the failure. The contact re-entered the vehicle, shifted into reverse, and reversed back into the driveway. The contact stated the failure had occurred on two separate occasions. The vehicle was towed the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that rodents had chewed on the wiring harness, and the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

NHTSA ID

11667687

Incident

Jun 17, 2025

Mileage

82,000 mi

Subject: Urgent Safety Concern Regarding Rocker Arm Failure on My Truck I am writing to formally express my concern regarding a critical issue with the rocker arms on my 2019 Ford F250 6.7L Diesel which has caused significant safety concerns. I believe that the failure of these parts poses a serious risk to both the driver and others on the road. Recently, I experienced a failure of the rocker arms while driving. This unexpected breakdown caused engine misfire, loss of power, and unusual noise and severely impacted the performance of the vehicle. It is concerning that such a vital component could fail under normal driving conditions, compromising the engine’s functionality and potentially causing complete engine failure. The failure of the rocker arms is not only costly in terms of repair but also represents a significant safety hazard. Should the issue worsen while driving, it could lead to sudden loss of power, stalling, or even damage to other critical engine components, putting the driver at risk of an accident. This danger is exacerbated if the failure occurs while driving at high speeds or in hazardous conditions. I strongly urge you to investigate the underlying cause of these failures and provide a resolution as soon as possible. Given the serious safety implications, I request a prompt response with information on how this issue will be addressed, whether through a recall, repair, or replacement of the defective parts, and a review of any related safety concerns.

NHTSA ID

11630135

Incident

Nov 28, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that oil was leaking from the upper oil pan. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,500.

NHTSA ID

11620621

Incident

Oct 18, 2024

Mileage

80,500 mi

This vehicle was manufactured with a defective fuel injector pump that has led to excessive wear and damage to the engine. We have experienced catastrophic failure with a repair estimate pending of over $17,000. When the components failed, our driver was on a dangerous section of road. He was not struck by other traffic, but was left stranded for 7 hours. Our company has purchased 6 of these Ford F250 with 6.7L engines. Ford needs to issue a recall on these systems.

NHTSA ID

11617408

Incident

Sep 26, 2024

Mileage

134,000 mi

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that there were oil stains on the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear main seal had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,900.

NHTSA ID

11608968

Incident

Aug 6, 2024

Mileage

68,900 mi

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 ID

11599258

Incident

Jul 3, 2024

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 ID

11596278

Incident

Jun 16, 2024

I noticed that a hose in the engine compartment has started separating.

NHTSA ID

11587611

Incident

Apr 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The message "Mass Air Flow Sensor" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated that he smelled a burning odor and noticed that black smoke was coming from underneath the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the Charge Air Cooler (CAC) hose had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the CAC hose was replaced a second time; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

NHTSA ID

11562332

Incident

Feb 15, 2021

Mileage

15,000 mi

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 ID

11544070

Incident

Sep 11, 2023

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 ID

11462060

Incident

Apr 24, 2022

Mileage

13,100 mi

UNSTABLE DRIVING AT 50 MPH AFTER SMALL ROAD UNEVENNESS. (DEATH WOBBLE) ALMOST HIT A VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 52 IN PUERTO RICO. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND PROVIDED WITH A FIX BUT THE PROBLEM PERSIST INCREASINGLY. ALSO, COMPUTER CODE P2074 FOR A 2019 UNIT. OIL LEAKING FROM THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF THE UPPER CRANKCASE. HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALER ON MARCH 08, 2021. DEALER INFORMED, UPFRONT, THAT THERE IS NO PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR THE SO CALL DEATH WOBBLE UNLESS FORD ISSUES A RE-CALL AND PROVIDES IT.

NHTSA ID

11398772

Incident

Jan 4, 2021

Mileage

20,000 mi

AT 23,000 MILES MY TRUCK STARTED SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 60 MILES PER HOUR. IT WAS SHAKING SO VIOLENTLY THAT I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING COMPLETELY. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP THE SHAKING WAS TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES IN TRAFFIC BEFORE I HIT THE HIGHWAY DIVIDER. MY RESEARCH TELLS ME IT IS THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT SHOOK SOMETHING LOOSE IN MY DIESEL ENGINE, BECAUSE THE ENGINE IS KNOCKING NOW. ON THE WAY HOME I STAYED ON THE SERVICE ROAD AND KEPT THE TRUCK UNDER 45 MILES PER HOUR. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT 45 MILES PER HOUR, SO I STARTED DRIVING AT 30MPH TO TRY AND MAKE IT HOME. IT HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES AT 30 MPH. I DISCOVERED THAT IT STARTS SHAKING WHEN I GO OVER THE SLIGHTEST BUMP IN THE ROAD. IT SHAKES SO VIOLENTLY IT THROWS ME AROUND IN THE SEAT AND I CANNOT HANG ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP WHEN IT HAPPENS BEFORE IT WILL STOP SHAKING. ONCE I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP I CAN START ACCELERATING AGAIN WITHOUT IT SHAKING. AS SOON AS I DRIVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD THE SHAKING STARTS AGAIN. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, BECAUSE I LOOSE TOTAL CONTROL OF THE TRUCK, AND I AM A 6 FOOT MUSCULAR MAN. NO MATTER HOW HARD I TRY I CANNOT HANG ONTO THE STEERING WHEEL. NOW I UNDERSTAND WHY THEY CALL IT THE DEATH WOBBLE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS.

NHTSA ID

11361297

Incident

Sep 24, 2020

Mileage

23,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE DESTINATION. ADDITIONALLY, ON OCCASIONS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION AND SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TWICE TO BANNER FORD LOCATED AT (1943 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, MANDEVILLE, LA 70471) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT STEERING DAMPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,000.

NHTSA ID

11315594

Incident

Nov 20, 2019

Mileage

11,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. ON RANDOM OCCASIONS, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NICKLAUS FORD (2901 HWY 44 WEST, INVERNESS, FL), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN ENGINEER FROM FORD WOULD INSPECT THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 25244969. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,400.

NHTSA ID

11291970

Incident

Dec 5, 2019

Mileage

1,400 mi

#1: 2019 FORD F250 TRUCK RANDONLY LOSES CONTROL OF STEALING AND GOES OUT OF CONTROL AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45. THIS OCCURS WHEN SLIGHTLY TURNING TRUCK OR IF HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD SURFACE. #2 LACK OF POWER: DEALER TOLD ME AFTER 3 ATTEMPTS TO SOLVE LACK OF POWER PROBLEM THAT EGR VALUE NEEDS REPLACED. THIS WAS AFTER THEY REPROGRAMMED THE TRUCKS COMPUTER. PART HAS BEEN ON BACK ORDER SINCE 9/14/19 (OVER 47DAYS WITH NO ETA ON REPAIR PART). TRUCK IS OUT OF SERVICE AT THIS TIME.

NHTSA ID

11277559

Incident

Aug 19, 2019

THERMAL INSULATION PANEL UNDER THE TRUCK BED BODY ABOVE THE EXHAUST PIPE BECAME LOOSE AND FELL ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND CAUGHT FIRE AND MELTED TO THE PIPE. NOTICED THE HANGING INSULATION PANEL WHEN TRUCK WAS PARKED.

NHTSA ID

11257376

Incident

Sep 22, 2019

Mileage

1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH DOWN A HILL, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND WENT INTO A DEATH WOBBLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK WITH TREMENDOUS FORCE AND VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, WALKED AROUND THE VEHICLE TO CHECK THE TIRES, AND FOUND NO SIGNS OF A FLAT TIRE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND DROVE HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED PEORIA FORD (9130 W BELL RD, PEORIA, AZ 85382, (623) 239-3722) WHERE THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO GET A TRADE IN, BUT DID NOT GET EQUAL QUALITY OF THEIR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,300.

NHTSA ID

11246436

Incident

Aug 25, 2019

Mileage

7,300 mi