2020 Ford F-350 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 182 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-350 overview page.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and jerked while depressing the accelerator…”NHTSA complaint 11658905 — filed 05/05/2025
“Transmission lunges forward or reverse when placed into gear from park. Transmission fails to shift or hard shifts while moving through low range. Shifting is…”NHTSA complaint 11658617 — filed 05/03/2025
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V536000 (Power Train) and 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the…”NHTSA complaint 11656503 — filed 04/24/2025
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ford F-350 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-350: 49 of 182 complaints on file (26.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-350 have in total?
182 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 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.
