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2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 F-450 Super Duty.

The 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty arrives with 19 total owner complaints logged to date, steering emerging as the leading concern amid four recalls issued for the model year. That complaint volume stands notably higher than the 2009–2014 stretch the data covers, where annual counts never exceeded two — peaking at two in 2011 and dipping to just one in 2010 — suggesting a meaningful uptick in reported issues for this generation. With steering dominating the complaint profile and recall activity already at four campaigns, the 2019 edition marks a clear departure from the quieter early-year reliability pattern, signaling owners and researchers should weigh these concentrated fault lines heavily when assessing long-term durability.

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Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length263.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height81.1 in
Wheelbase176 in
Curb weight8589 lb
Track (front / rear)74.8 / 74.8 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F-450 Super Duty of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.00 sec — 2017 King Ranch Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017King Ranch Crew Cab DRW (8.2 ft. Bed) 6.7L Turbo Diesel V88.00 sec16.10 sec440 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9.

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs2V: 84 inch lbs. 3V: 89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105°.32 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1814 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°.30 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115 ft. lbs., Step 2: 5915 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
11.5 ft. lbs.1.5 ft. lbs
218
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new manifold studs8.8 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-1230 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 10,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Diesel Emissions Fluid (fill)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Ford F-450 Super Duty exhibits a higher volume of consumer complaints than the 2009-2014 federal record, where annual complaints ranged from zero to two. For the 2019 model, the primary complaint areas include steering with three reports, the engine with two, and combined steering, suspension, and wheel issues with four total reports. While the 2009-2014 period showed a consistent trend of three recalls per year until a drop in 2014, the data does not specify the root causes for the 2019 complaints. On a positive note, there were zero reported crash or fire complaints for the 2019 model year. Because of the increased complaints in steering and engine systems compared to the earlier record, this is a cautious year to buy.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
7
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
19
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 19 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Steering3
Engine2
Steering,Suspension,Wheels2
Steering,Suspension2
Fuel System, Diesel1
Power Train1
Structure1
Suspension,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V894000EngineReported 18/12/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater… 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…

19V633000Seats:Front Assembly:ReclinerReported 28/08/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 7 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N10S12026-06-23StructureCertain 2017-2025 F-450 – F-600 Chassis Cab Upfitted with an Aerial Bucket Frame Rail…
SSM 527872024-08-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2020 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may not successfully complete…
SAN-Vol1 I12023-06-08EquipmentThe Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information…
CSR 5162021-05-27Engine And Engine CoolingFord Motor Company has issued an emissions recall on certain 2018 model year F-150, 2019…
TSB 20-22722020-08-19Engine And Engine CoolingSome 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Frequently asked

Does the 2019 F-450 Super Duty have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.