MYRModel Year Report

2020 Ford F-250

◆ Worse than typical
2020 Ford F-250
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-250 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2020 highlighted. 1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 130 complaints 1994: 123 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2014 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1082 complaints 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2020 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
2020: 253 complaints
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YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993130
1994123
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171082
2018382
20191151
2020253
2021158
2022116

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 26%

26% of complaints: power train — 66 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 17%

17% of complaints: steering — 43 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 63 MPH, several warning chimes and alarms began to sound off and the warning message stating, "Traction Control Failure," had illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231013

THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON 2019-2020 F250/350 BUILT AT THE KENTUKY PLANT MY VEHICLE HOWEVER IS APPARENTLY NOT ONE OF THEM BUT I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 21 2020 I WAS DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT WAS NON...

NHTSA ODI report, 20201209

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 13%

13% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 32 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
SUSPENSION 11%

11% of complaints: suspension — 28 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 27 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20191021 — seats

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

▮ 2020 — complaint volume: 253
I 20210115 — RQ (closed 20240110)

Power Tailgate Release Systems

I 20240509 — PE (open)

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

I 20240729 — PE (closed 20250919)

Low-pressure fuel pump failure

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2020 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (66 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (43 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 19V633000 (seats) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2009 ▲ 1998 ▲ 2007

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 2017 ■ 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Ford F-250 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2020 Ford F-250 is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-250 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.