2020 Ford F-150
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 306 |
| 1992 | 479 |
| 1993 | 588 |
| 1994 | 700 |
| 1995 | 626 |
| 1996 | 324 |
| 1997 | 2758 |
| 1998 | 1381 |
| 1999 | 1044 |
| 2000 | 1075 |
| 2001 | 1236 |
| 2002 | 821 |
| 2003 | 423 |
| 2004 | 2028 |
| 2005 | 1112 |
| 2006 | 585 |
| 2007 | 488 |
| 2008 | 368 |
| 2009 | 324 |
| 2010 | 842 |
| 2011 | 2185 |
| 2012 | 1776 |
| 2013 | 2978 |
| 2014 | 1520 |
| 2015 | 1685 |
| 2016 | 2026 |
| 2017 | 1416 |
| 2018 | 2276 |
| 2019 | 1312 |
| 2020 | 717 |
| 2021 | 991 |
| 2022 | 581 |
| 2023 | 400 |
| 2024 | 185 |
| 2025 | 102 |
| 2026 | 7 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.
49% of complaints: power train — 348 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and axle hubs.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Unknown
NHTSA ODI report, 20260716
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission was shifting hard, jerking, and downshifting unexpectedly and randomly switching gear.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260720
Drive a 2020 Ford f150 with a 2.7 l. XLT with a a 10r80 transmission. I was getting on the highway.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260711
17% of complaints: engine — 125 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle burst into flames. The contact stated that the vehicle had been parked for six hours.
NHTSA ODI report, 20240801
12% of complaints: electrical system — 86 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing starter assembly and integrated starter(other than propulsion).
CRASH FIRE INJURY5% of complaints: visibility — 39 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and glass, side/rear.
INJURY4% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.
CRASHSAFETY TIMELINE
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...
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.
Campaign 19V633000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles.
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.
Campaign 19V805000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
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.
Campaign 19V903000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality.
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.
Campaign 20V097000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package.
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.
Campaign 20V197000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles.
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.
Campaign 20V467000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles.
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.
Campaign 20V575000 — check if this car was fixed
Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
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.
Campaign 22V250000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
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.
Campaign 24V852000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair,...
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.
Campaign 25V442000 — check if this car was fixed
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28.
Campaign 26V373000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2020 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for power train issues (348 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (125 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (86 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V373000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V633000 (seats) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V805000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V903000 (tires) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V097000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V197000 (power train) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V467000 (electrical system) has been completed.
- Verify recall 20V575000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V250000 (visibility) has been completed.
- Verify recall 24V852000 (equipment) has been completed.
- Verify recall 25V442000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2020 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Ford F-150 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-150?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 49% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-150 have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.