2020 Ford F-450 SD

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2020 Ford F-450 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:47:15.583Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2020

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Complaints per year

1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 66 complaints 2000: 43 complaints 2001: 23 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020 0 2021: 18 complaints 2022: 24 complaints 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 3 complaints 2026
1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1994: 3 complaints 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 66 complaints 2000: 43 complaints 2000 2001: 23 complaints 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 16 complaints 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 3 complaints 2012 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020 0 2021: 18 complaints 2022: 24 complaints 2023: 5 complaints 2024: 9 complaints 2024 2025: 2 complaints 2026: 3 complaints
1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 5 complaints 1993 1994: 3 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1999: 66 complaints 1999 2000: 43 complaints 2001: 23 complaints 2001 2002: 14 complaints 2003: 16 complaints 2003 2004: 33 complaints 2005: 40 complaints 2005 2006: 35 complaints 2007: 16 complaints 2007 2008: 68 complaints 2009: 3 complaints 2009 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2011 2012: 3 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 1 complaint 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 1 complaint 2017 2018: 0 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020 0 2021: 18 complaints 2022: 24 complaints 2023: 5 complaints 2023 2024: 9 complaints 2025: 2 complaints 2025 2026: 3 complaints

2020: 0 complaints

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Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2021-01-15Recall queryClosed 2024-01-10 Power Tailgate Release Systems
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    2021-02-01Back over prevention20V575000 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.

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    2021-04-16Visibility21V090000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

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    2021-08-03Recall queryOpen Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance
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    2022-10-21Visibility22V250000 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.

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    2023-04-19Power train22V256000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22.

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    2023-07-14Back over prevention22V644000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

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    2023-07-21Equipment23V420000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023.

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    2024-05-09Preliminary evaluationOpen Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
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    2026-01-23Fuel system, diesel24V957000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-02-20Steering25V626000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2026-04-07Fuel system, diesel26V158000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17.

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    2026-05-19Back over prevention25V686000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the image processing module software, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8.

Buy-smart checklist

2020 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 20V575000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 21V090000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V250000 · Visibility
  • Recall 22V256000 · Power train
  • Recall 22V644000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 23V420000 · Equipment
  • Recall 24V957000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 25V626000 · Steering
  • Recall 26V158000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 25V686000 · Back over prevention

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FAQ

Is the 2020 Ford F-450 SD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-450 SD have?
10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.