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2020 Ford F-450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 25 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford F-450, most often about the fuel system, diesel. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-633 the manufacturer reports only 78% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 26, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Syntaxlord, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Ford F-450 has problems
25 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Fuel system, diesel
5Power train
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Engine
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Forward collision avoidance
1Steering
1Structure
55 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, diesel | 8 | 0 |
| Power train | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| 5 other systems | 5 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2020 Ford F-450 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other F-450 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-450 median. How we score
'90'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Ford F-450, and the recalls they led to.
- Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakOpen
- Power Tailgate Release SystemsNo recall
In owners' words
What F-450 owners report
Recent fuel system, diesel complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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. The contact stated that the fuel injectors were replaced; however,…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…
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