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2020 Ford F-150: recalls and problems

11 recalls and 549 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

11recalls
549complaints
17crashes reported
4fires reported
16injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train237 · 43%
  • Engine102 · 19%
  • Electrical System68 · 12%
  • Unknown Or Other63 · 11%
  • Visibility38 · 7%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance21 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper20 · 4%
  • Structure19 · 3%
  • Service Brakes15 · 3%
  • Back Over Prevention13 · 2%

What owners report

Engine

Brought my 2020 ford f150 2.7l ecoboost in for mandatory emissions recall 24e12. vehicle had zero dashboard lights or performance issues prior. immediately upon completion of the pcm flash, the check engine light activated. when the truck was scanned i am now receiving a p0420 and p0430 catalytic converter efficiency codes. the dealership is now requiring $6000 for replacement of qty 2 catalytic converters caused by

Power Train

The contact owns a 2020 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the transmission jerked while shifting gear. the failure was a recurring failure. the dealer was contacted and the vehicle was diagnosed with cdf drum failure. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately

Power Train

The contact owns a 2020 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a delay in the transmission shifting, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating with the accelerator pedal depressed, and the vehicle jolted. the engine revved to 7,000-8,000 rpm. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the transmission needed to be rebuilt or replaced. the contact a

Power Train

Truck suddenly shifted from gear 8 to gear 2 then 4 reducing my speed suddenly causing other vehicles to almost hit me at around 40 mph. i drove home with the transmission erratically shifting up and down even though i kept my speed under 30 mph. that was about 10 days ago and i made an attempt to drive it a few days ago after researching and in the same result happened. it seems i have been victimized by the cdf dru

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPERCAB, F-150 SUPER CREW, F-150 SUPERCAB DIESEL, F-150 SUPER CREW DIESEL, F-150. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.