2020 Ford F-250 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 16 NHTSA recalls and 267 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2020 Ford F-250
The 2020 Ford F-250 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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16
NHTSA Recalls
16 recalls on record
267
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
2
Crash Reports
3 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2020 Ford F-250 (16)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may…
🔧 Visibility: Windshield: Critical Fasteners
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
🔧 Steering
If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020….
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Torque Converter
An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
🔧 Tires
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters…
🔧 Structure: Frame And Members: Underbody Shields
A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact…
🔧 Visibility: Windshield Wiper/Washer: Linkages
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall…
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Most Common Problems — 2020 Ford F-250
Based on 267 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford F-250 — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2020 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2017, 2019 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2014, 2021, 2022 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2020 Ford F-250
Is the 2020 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2020 Ford F-250 has 16 recall campaigns and 267 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-250 have?
The 2020 Ford F-250 has 16 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-250?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2020 Ford F-250 are: Power Train, Steering, Fuel System, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2020 Ford F-250 safe to buy?
The 2020 Ford F-250 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 16 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-250 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-250 are: 2014, 2021, 2022. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2017, 2019.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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