NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Ford F-450 Safety Record
The 2019 Ford F-450 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 4 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Ford F-450, so it carries no Safety Index and no star ratings of any kind. What the federal record does show is a Light recall and complaint burden band, four recall campaigns touching exterior lighting, seat recliners, equipment, and the engine, and 19 unverified owner complaints. That picture is neither a clearance nor a caution on crash safety, simply the honest limit of what the available data can tell a shopper.
The 2019 Ford F-450 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries four recall campaigns on federal record, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 4 |
| Owner complaints | 19 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Ford F-450?
The 2019 Ford F-450 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, leaving no star-rated reference point for this model year. Similarly, no sibling model years have published federal crash-test data. This absence of crash-test information means that safety assessments must rely solely on other available data. The vehicle falls into the Light recall and complaint burden band, indicating a relatively low volume of safety-related federal activity. Four recalls affect the 2019 F-450. These campaigns are not exclusive to this model, but owners should verify their vehicle's repair status by VIN. Owner complaints total 19 unverified submissions, with steering and suspension allegations making up more than half of these concerns. A single reported injury allegation is noted, though it remains unverified. The Light burden band reflects the full extent of safety characterization supported by the available federal record for the 2019 F-450.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
The four recall campaigns on record for this model year address: exterior lighting on certain emergency-vehicle conversions, front seat recliner assemblies on a broad Super Duty range that includes the F-450, aftermarket equipment on certain coach-converted chassis, and an engine concern spanning multiple Super Duty model years through 2019. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive appears in the DATA block for this model year. Shoppers should verify whether any of these campaigns remain open on their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING21V114000
Risk: The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ECCO will provide a filter kit that will ensure the lights perform in the correct photometric intensity ranges, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 15, 2021. Owners may contact Life Line customer service at 1-563-578-3317 ext. 132.
Reported 2021-02-25
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER19V633000
Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Reported 2019-08-28
EQUIPMENT19V398000
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: ASA will notify LGE Coachworks owners, and dealers will replace the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or LGE Coachworks at 1-800-209-3985.
Reported 2019-05-29
ENGINE18V894000
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Reported 2018-12-18
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Ford F-450?
Nineteen unverified consumer allegations have been reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford F-450. The most frequently cited components in those unverified reports are Steering with 8 allegations, Suspension with 5, Engine with 4, Power Train with 4, Structure with 2, and Wheels with 2. One allegation involves reported injuries. These are consumer-submitted claims, not established facts.
19 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Ford F-450?
Four recall campaigns are on record for the 2019 Ford F-450, a noteworthy figure that prospective owners should thoroughly investigate. Before purchase, buyers should verify that all recall-related repairs have been completed.
- The 2019 Ford F-450 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, meaning no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this specific model year, and the absence of a rating carries no implication of safety or risk.
- Four recall campaigns are on record for this model year, covering exterior lighting on certain converted units, front seat recliner assemblies, aftermarket equipment on coach-converted chassis, and an engine concern, all of which should be verified as repaired on any specific vehicle using the NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov.
- Nineteen unverified consumer allegations have been filed with NHTSA for this model year, with steering and suspension together accounting for 13 of those reported concerns, and one allegation involving a reported injury.
- This is a seven-year-old vehicle with no tested sibling years in the federal crash-test record, so shoppers cannot use a nearby model year's star ratings as a proxy for crash-safety performance on this specific unit.
FAQ2019 Ford F-450 safety questions
Was the 2019 Ford F-450 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 4 recalls and 19 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford F-450 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 4 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Ford F-450. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Ford F-450?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 19 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Ford F-450. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-450 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.