Ford F-250 2019 Recall: DRL May Not Dim, Risk of Crash
Ford is recalling 2019 F-250 trucks with daytime running lights that may not dim, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free software update.
Use caution until it’s fixed
DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 F-250 Super Duty trucks because their daytime running lights may not dim when the headlight switch is moved to 'On'. This could reduce visibility for other drivers and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Ford for a free software update. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223756-ford-f-250-2019-recall-drl-may-not-dim-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223756-ford-f-250-2019-recall-drl-may-not-dim-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V808000
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“Ford F-250 2019 Recall: DRL May Not Dim, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223756-ford-f-250-2019-recall-drl-may-not-dim-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V808000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V808000).
Why it’s dangerous
The daytime running lights (DRL) may not dim when the headlight switch is moved to 'On', causing the lights to stay on too brightly. This reduces visibility for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks with daytime running lights that don't dim when the headlight switch is moved to 'On' are affected. Drivers using these trucks for regular highway travel are most at risk due to potential visibility issues.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck has daytime running lights that don't dim when the headlight switch is moved to 'On'. The recall covers vehicles from 2018-2019 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free software update for the Body Control Module.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C10.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V808000 (December 11, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.