2020 Ford F-250 SD Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 263 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD overview page.
What owners report
“Evaporator purge valve Ford part number LC3Z-9B325-A. It has been changed by local Ford dealer once, inspected twice more in a 7 month period by…”NHTSA complaint 11526278 — filed 06/09/2023
“While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph the truck's check engine light came on followed by a message "reduced power" on the dash…”NHTSA complaint 11500536 — filed 01/06/2023
“Going down road cruise set in a 4 lane heavy traffic my truck dies like a light comes on and cars are bumper to bumper…”NHTSA complaint 11452800 — filed 02/18/2022
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ford F-250 SD have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD: 28 of 263 complaints on file (10.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-250 SD have in total?
263 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
