FORD 2019 FORD F-450 SD Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2019 FORD F-450 SD
Brand
FORD
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2019
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 FORD F-450 SD vehicles due to equipment:other:owners/service/other manual issues. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026