2020 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 11/01/2026

29Engine complaints

10.8%Of all 269 complaints

#4Most-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 TRAIN74 · 27.5%

STEERING46 · 17.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL36 · 13.4%

ENGINE29 · 10.8%

SUSPENSION28 · 10.4%

Share of the 269 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lurched forward and hesitated to accelerate. Additionally…”NHTSA complaint 11618838 — filed 10/09/2024

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that after turning the ignition switch to the off position and removing the ignition key…”NHTSA complaint 11562267 — filed 12/28/2023

“There is a pinging noise coming from engine. Sounds like a loud lifter(s)”NHTSA complaint 11514682 — filed 03/30/2023

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

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford F-250 SD have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD: 29 of 269 complaints on file (10.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

269 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 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 11/01/2026.