2020 Ford F-250 recalls

1 safety recall, 779 owner complaints and a 4-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

1Recalls
779Complaints
15Crashes & fires reported
4/5NHTSA overall rating

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2020 Ford F-250 recall list

Seats recall

19V-633
August 28, 2019 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Safety risk
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 contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

2020 Ford F-250 owner complaints

779 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 9 fires, 6 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Power Train219
Steering132
Fuel System, Diesel100
Suspension87
Fuel/Propulsion System82
Engine81
Electrical System81
Unknown or Other75
Structure36
Back Over Prevention27

Recent complaints

October 28, 2026Engine

Mechanical Failure Description: The vehicle suffered a sudden, severe engine knock and rattling under load at approximately 87,594 miles due to a catastrophic valvetrain failure. Dealership diagnostics at Randall Ford confirmed a loss of compression on cylinder 4 and extensive metal shaving contamination throughout the engine oil filter assembly. This severe internal damage resulted from an apparent mechanical failure of the hydraulic lifters and camshaft lobes, requiring a mandatory and complete replacement of the longblock engine assembly. This failure mirrors the exact lubrication and valvetrain degradation mechanisms currently being evaluated under active NHTSA Defect Petition DP26011, d

October 28, 2026Engine

The engine started misfiring and running rough while driving down the highway. Without any notice or symptoms, power was lost, and the truck was unable to accelerate. After pulling over and parking, it would not restart. Step one Ford in Crestview Florida diagnosed the engine as having lifter/cam failure. Remedy is engine replacement. This truck has the same engine and failure that NHTSA opened an investigation into (NBTSA dp26011) Truck has the 7.3L gas engine.

October 17, 2026SteeringLane DepartureForward Collision Avoidance

Ford F-250 Super Duty (VIN: [XXX]) eastbound on [XXX], preparing to turn right (south) onto [XXX]. Accelerated, turned on the right blinker, and attempted to turn the steering wheel right, but the vehicle continued straight into the active intersection, almost t-boning another vehicle. The dashboard brake warnings illuminated, the instrument cluster lit up, and steering control was completely lost. We managed to safely bring the truck home and parked it. [XXX] 520 PM Brought the truck to Fairway Ford in Placentia, CA (Advisor: [XXX], RO #[XXX]). FDRS diagnostic scan revealed DTC C0051 (Steering Wheel Position Sensor) along with network communication faults (U0415 / U0418). [XXX]Text message

October 15, 2026Power Train

Pulled into my driveway, put vehicle in park and vehicle rolled away. Dealer says transmission needs to be replaced. NHTSA bulletin 22s22 is a roll away risk for 2020 F-250 but my VIN is not included in this recall but I fear more vehicles were affected by this then what ford reported

October 6, 2026Power Train

The transmission can remain in 7 gear and not downshift when stopped. The only fix is putting it in park. The transmission also has intermittent rough gear changes and problems downshifting while stopping. Dealership updated the TCM which only made the issue worse. Ford stated that I should go to another dealer to see if they could replicate the issue (local dealer said they couldn’t replicate the problem)

2020 Ford F-250 crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Ford F-250 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ford F-250 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ford F-250 Supercab PU/EC 4WDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2020 Ford F-250 Supercab PU/EC 2WDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2020 Ford F-250 Crew Cab PU/CC 4WDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★
2020 Ford F-250 Crew Cab PU/CC 2WDNot rated★★★★★Not rated★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2020 Ford F-250: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning no. Rollover risk: 29.2%.

2020 Ford F-250 recall FAQ

Does the 2020 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Ford F-250. The most recent, filed August 28, 2019, concerns the seats.

What are the most common 2020 Ford F-250 problems?

Owners have filed 779 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is power train (219 reports), followed by steering.

Is the 2020 Ford F-250 safe?

The 2020 Ford F-250 earned up to a 4-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2020 Ford F-250?

Contact any authorized Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.

This page combines NHTSA records for: F-250 Regular Cab, F-250 Supercab, F-250 Crew Cab, F-250 Tremor Crew Cab.