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2020 Ford F-250 Problems & Recalls

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

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Power Train — runs 3.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
254Complaints
1Recalls
2Crashes
3Fires
2Injured
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 (26.4% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Power Train complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Power Train67 · 26.4%not available
Steering43 · 16.9%not available
Fuel System, Diesel32 · 12.6%not available
Suspension28 · 11%not available
Fuel/propulsion System27 · 10.6%not available
Engine26 · 10.2%not available

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 TRAIN67 · 26.4%
STEERING43 · 16.9%
SUSPENSION28 · 11%
ENGINE26 · 10.2%
Unspecified / other25 · 9.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24 · 9.4%
STRUCTURE:BODY9 · 3.5%
BACK OVER PREVENTION8 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 254 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 — 1 campaign

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

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

“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 · POWER TRAIN
“THis vehicle was purchased new from Ray Varner Ford, CLinton TN. Ford issued a Safety REcall notice for insulating material contacting the driveshaft. I took…”NHTSA complaint 11617926 — filed 10/03/2024 · POWER TRAIN
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while accelerating, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. Upon inspection, it was discovered that…”NHTSA complaint 11604301 — filed 07/24/2024 · 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-250?

Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 67 of 254 NHTSA complaints (26.4%), followed by steering (43), fuel system, diesel (32), suspension (28). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

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

254 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 2 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.

Does the 2020 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 19V633000. 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-250's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

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.