2020 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

122Engine complaints

18%Of all 679 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN308 · 45.4%

ENGINE122 · 18%

Unspecified / other83 · 12.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM79 · 11.6%

VISIBILITY/WIPER24 · 3.5%

Share of the 679 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-150 overview page.

What owners report

“Transmission shifts hard and searches for a gear. Loud noises from power train when stopping”NHTSA complaint 11445017 — filed 12/26/2021

“engine makes a metallic noise, spark knock sound at lower speeds 10- 40 mph. Talk to ford dealer and was told to drive it till…”NHTSA complaint 11439226 — filed 11/03/2021

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost motive and electronic power…”NHTSA complaint 11432055 — filed 09/07/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford F-150 have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-150: 122 of 679 complaints on file (18%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

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

679 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

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.