2019 Ford F-250 SD Collision Avoidance Problems

Which parts fail

• Blind spot detection
  4
• Sensing system › Camera
  4
• Warnings
  3
• Rearview system braking
  3
• Adaptive cruise control
  2
• Assist
  2

Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  526%
• 25k–50k
  526%
• 50k–75k
  526%
• 75k–100k
  211%
• 100k–150k
  211%
• 150k+
  00%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ford F-250 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact's client owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her client was driving at approximately 51 MPH, an 18-wheeler trailer truck crossing the freeway and attempting to merge had struck the front end of the vehicle. No warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that her client attempted to decelerate while a few yards away to avoid the front-end collision; however, the emergency braking system and forward brake collision system did not activate as intended. The vehicle was deemed a total loss. All Air Bags deployed. A police report was filed. Medical was sought for a broken foot, legs, arms, and facial injuries. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard, where it remains. The vehicle was diagnosed by the insurance provider with an emergency braking system and a forward brake collision system failure. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to display while reversing. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed; however, no issues were found. The contact stated that the failure recurred while reversing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred mostly while it was raining. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tailgate wiring harness had experienced an electrical short. The tailgate wiring harness was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was significantly distorted. …

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. Most recently, the contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired because the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired; however, the contact purchased an aftermarket part, and the rearview camera was repaired, but not the camera assist feature. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 56,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the contact stated that she noticed that the front camera lenses were cloudy. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that whenever the sun was shining on the camera, visibility became difficult. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that parts to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The contact stated that all 5 cameras on the vehicle have a cloudy and foggy look to them

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that when the rear-view camera was in use, the camera displayed a blurry image. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear-view camera needed to be replaced; however, the part for the repair was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 26,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a foggy image. The dealer and Murray Ford of Kingsland (2030 GA-40, Kingsland, GA 31548) were made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that both the forward facing and the rearview camera images had become progressively foggy and appeared cloudy on the display screen. The contact initially took the vehicle to a dealer and informed the dealer of the failure; the contact was given an estimate for the repair. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the recall only addressed the rearview camera and not the forward-facing camera. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V644000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the contact stated that while shifted into reverse, the rearview camera became foggy. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the recall repair only applied to rental vehicles. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 41,576.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated when the vehicle was purchased, the screen failed to display an image when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R). The contact stated that the Bluetooth and radio was also inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that there was no warranty program on the vehicle and that he had to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 124,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview display displayed a blurry, distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.

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