2020 Ford F-450
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
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.
Only 25 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 25
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2020
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2020: 25 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 25 |
Known problem areas
Only 25 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, diesel
8 of 25 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-26
Power train
5 of 25 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the transmission experienced rough shifting. The vehicle then inadvertently decelerated and failed to exceed 50 MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-17
Electrical system
3 of 25 total reports mention: electrical system.
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Unknown. So, on May 30th, 2021 my passenger side main battery blew up for no reason. I took it to Autozone and we checked the system and everything seem fine and had the correct voltage. On July 3, 2021 my truck started smoking.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-07-11
Vehicle speed control
2 of 25 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.
Engine
2 of 25 total reports mention: engine.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2019-10-21Seats19V633000 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.
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2021-01-15Recall queryClosed 2024-01-10 Power Tailgate Release Systems
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2024-05-09Preliminary evaluationOpen Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
Buy-smart checklist
2020 Ford F-450 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, diesel: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V633000 · Seats
FAQ
- Is the 2020 Ford F-450 reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-450?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-450 have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.