2020 Ford F-450 owner complaints
25 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Problems by component
Forward Collision Avoidance1 Recent complaints
October 26, 2026Fuel System, Diesel
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. While the contact's son was driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that there was failure with the #3 fuel injector. The contact stated that the fuel injectors were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred three days after the repair. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The VIN was associated with the recall; ho
March 6, 2026Fuel System, Diesel
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
October 14, 2025SteeringCrash1 injury
The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had driven independently sideways and then into a deep ditch before coming to a stop. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was uncontrollable. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss by the insurance company. The contact was unconscious and transferred to the local hospital. The contact sustained six broken ribs, a punctured left lung and a hematoma in the left leg. In addition, the contact had to have emergency surgery
August 22, 2025Fuel System, Diesel
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
August 17, 2025Fuel/Propulsion SystemFire
Vehicle caught fire. Fire in the engine compartment after heavy fuel smell/odor.