2020 Ford F-250 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 254 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-250 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
“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
“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
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ford F-250 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-250: 67 of 254 complaints on file (26.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-250 have in total?
254 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 2 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 2 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
