The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V802000·Announced 2018-11-14

Ford Recalls 2019 Super Duty Trucks for Transmission Defect

Ford is recalling 2019 F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty trucks because an incorrect transmission casting may allow unintended vehicle movement.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission/park pawl) that can cause unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, and F-450 Super Duty vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect transmission case casting may cause the park pawl assembly to not be secured. This issue can result in unintended vehicle movement, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect the transmission case and replace the transmission as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • F-250 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-450 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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