2020 Ford F-250 SD Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · 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 steering 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
“Same as my previous Complaint dated yesterday, 10/3/2024, Ray Varner Ford, a Ford Dealer, tried to sell me the wrong Power Steering Fluid for this…”NHTSA complaint 11618056 — filed 10/04/2024
“As I was driving on the freeway at 65 mph the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. I slowed my speed to 55 mph and it finally…”NHTSA complaint 11616120 — filed 09/24/2024
“The clock spring in my truck has been replaced two times now and is now failed for a third time. Iâve heard from other owners…”NHTSA complaint 11514916 — filed 04/01/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ford F-250 SD have steering problems?
Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD: 45 of 263 complaints on file (17.1%). 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 steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
