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2020 Ford F-150 Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 5.3× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
679Complaints
11Recalls
18Crashes
3Fires
16Injured
0Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Power Train (45.4% of complaints) — is covered by 1 NHTSA recall campaign.

Power Train complaints here are 5.3× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

3 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 3 rest on owner reports alone.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train308 · 45.4%RecalledRecall 20V197000
Engine122 · 18%No official action
Electrical System79 · 11.6%RecalledRecall 19V805000 · Recall 20V467000
Visibility/wiper24 · 3.5%No official action
Visibility23 · 3.4%RecalledRecall 22V250000
Service Brakes17 · 2.5%No official action

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

POWER TRAIN308 · 45.4%
ENGINE122 · 18%
Unspecified / other83 · 12.2%
VISIBILITY23 · 3.4%
SERVICE BRAKES17 · 2.5%
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS15 · 2.2%
STRUCTURE:BODY14 · 2.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL14 · 2.1%

Percentages are the share of the 679 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 11 campaigns

Tires:bead

NHTSA campaign 19V903000 · 2019 · reported 12/18/2019

The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 20V097000 · 2020 · reported 02/21/2020

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables

NHTSA campaign 19V805000 · 2019 · reported 11/12/2019

Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

NHTSA campaign 20V575000 · 2020 · reported 09/23/2020

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Electrical System:starter Assembly

NHTSA campaign 20V467000 · 2020 · reported 08/10/2020

Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)

NHTSA campaign 20V197000 · 2020 · reported 04/03/2020

If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Seats:front Assembly:recliner

NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · 2019 · reported 08/28/2019

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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages

NHTSA campaign 22V250000 · 2022 · reported 04/14/2022

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Equipment:other:labels

NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · 2024 · reported 11/08/2024

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Back Over Prevention:software

NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · 2025 · reported 06/27/2025

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 26V373000 · 2026 · reported 06/09/2026

Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“This appears to be a possible PCM relay failure or electrical system malfunction . This seems to be a documented issue out there on various…”NHTSA complaint 11446715 — filed 01/08/2022 · POWER TRAIN
“Every time I drive on the highway at speeds over 45+ mph and a load is on the engine and boost is 5+ psi, the…”NHTSA complaint 11445943 — filed 01/03/2022 · POWER TRAIN
“When manually shifting between gears the shifting is a very sudden jolt which results in startling the driver as well as all passengers. This also…”NHTSA complaint 11445571 — filed 12/30/2021 · POWER TRAIN

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-150?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 308 of 679 NHTSA complaints (45.4%), followed by engine (122), unspecified/other issues (83), electrical system (79). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-150 have?

679 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes — 11 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 19V903000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2020 Ford F-150's reported problems?

3 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.