2020 FORD F-150 — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 710 complaints · 11 recalls
Most-reported system: POWER TRAIN (312 complaints · 43.9%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 19
  • Fires 3
  • Injuries 16
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution POWER TRAIN appears in 312 of 710 owner complaints (43.9%) in this vehicle snapshot. POWER TRAIN: 312 complaints, 43.9% of reports POWER TRAIN 312 · 43.9% · 7 crash reports 1 fire reports ENGINE: 97 complaints, 13.7% of reports ENGINE 97 · 13.7% · 1 fire reports VISIBILITY: 56 complaints, 7.9% of reports VISIBILITY 56 · 7.9% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 48 complaints, 6.8% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 48 · 6.8% · 1 crash reports 1 fire reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: 17 complaints, 2.4% of reports FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17 · 2.4% · 2 crash reports BACK OVER PREVENTION: 15 complaints, 2.1% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 15 · 2.1% SERVICE BRAKES: 10 complaints, 1.4% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 10 · 1.4% · 1 crash reports STRUCTURE: 10 complaints, 1.4% of reports STRUCTURE 10 · 1.4% FUEL SYSTEM: 9 complaints, 1.3% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 9 · 1.3% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 164 complaints, 23.1% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 164 · 23.1% · 6 crash reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
POWER TRAIN 312 43.9% 7 crashes · 1 fires
ENGINE 97 13.7% 0 crashes · 1 fires
VISIBILITY 56 7.9% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 48 6.8% 1 crashes · 1 fires
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 17 2.4% 2 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 15 2.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 10 1.4% 1 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 10 1.4% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 9 1.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 164 23.1% 6 crashes · 0 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2020; the first recall shown was reported in Aug 2019. 2020-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2020-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2020-Q4: 27 owner reports 27 2021-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2021-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2021-Q3: 12 owner reports 12 2021-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2022-Q1: 12 owner reports 12 2022-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2022-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2022-Q4: 19 owner reports 19 2023-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2023-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2023-Q3: 28 owner reports 28 2023-Q4: 24 owner reports 24 2024-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2024-Q2: 39 owner reports 39 2024-Q3: 39 owner reports 39 2024-Q4: 34 owner reports 34 2025-Q1: 55 owner reports 55 2025-Q2: 50 owner reports 50 2025-Q3: 51 owner reports 51 2025-Q4: 29 owner reports 29 2026-Q1: 48 owner reports 48 2026-Q2: 44 owner reports 44 2026-Q3: 39 owner reports 39 Owner reports Aug 2019 Jul 2026 Recall campaign 19V633000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V633000 Recall campaign 19V805000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V805000 Recall campaign 19V903000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V903000 Recall campaign 20V097000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V097000 Recall campaign 20V197000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V197000 Recall campaign 20V467000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V467000 Recall campaign 20V575000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V575000 Recall campaign 22V250000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V250000 Recall campaign 24V852000 ◆ Recall campaign 24V852000 Recall campaign 25V442000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V442000 Recall campaign 26V373000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V373000 Investigation RQ21002 ● Investigation RQ21002
  • Campaign 20V467000 was reported 72 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V250000 was reported 675 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 24V852000 was reported 1,593 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V442000 was reported 1,691 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V373000 was reported 2,017 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2020-Q2 Owner reports 7
2020-Q3 Owner reports 13
2020-Q4 Owner reports 27
2021-Q1 Owner reports 22
2021-Q2 Owner reports 22
2021-Q3 Owner reports 12
2021-Q4 Owner reports 8
2022-Q1 Owner reports 12
2022-Q2 Owner reports 16
2022-Q3 Owner reports 15
2022-Q4 Owner reports 19
2023-Q1 Owner reports 22
2023-Q2 Owner reports 17
2023-Q3 Owner reports 28
2023-Q4 Owner reports 24
2024-Q1 Owner reports 18
2024-Q2 Owner reports 39
2024-Q3 Owner reports 39
2024-Q4 Owner reports 34
2025-Q1 Owner reports 55
2025-Q2 Owner reports 50
2025-Q3 Owner reports 51
2025-Q4 Owner reports 29
2026-Q1 Owner reports 48
2026-Q2 Owner reports 44
2026-Q3 Owner reports 39
Recall campaign 1 19V633000
Recall campaign 1 19V805000
Recall campaign 1 19V903000
Recall campaign 1 20V097000
Recall campaign 1 20V197000
Recall campaign 1 20V467000
Recall campaign 1 20V575000
Recall campaign 1 22V250000
Recall campaign 1 24V852000
Recall campaign 1 25V442000
Recall campaign 1 26V373000
Defect investigation 1 RQ21002
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Safety Recalls (11)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V633000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEATS
    Consequence:
    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.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V805000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V903000

    Report date
    Component:
    TIRES
    Consequence:
    The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V097000

    Report date
    Component:
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Consequence:
    DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V197000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V467000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V575000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    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 were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V250000

    Report date
    Component:
    VISIBILITY
    Consequence:
    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 expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 24V852000

    Report date
    Component:
    EQUIPMENT
    Consequence:
    Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V442000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V373000

    Report date
    Component:
    EXTERIOR LIGHTING
    Consequence:
    Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
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Complaint Narrative Explorer

Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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Methodology & Data Integrity

Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-21.

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