2020 Ford F-150 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2020 Ford F-150. Part of Generation 13 — 2015–2020.

20192021
Complaints
804
per 10K Sold
10.2
US Sales
787,372
Crashes
30
Fires
5
Injuries
26
Fatalities
Recalls
10

Worst 2020 Ford F-150 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1275 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:60,755 mi
Crash-related:7
Fires:1
#2113 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:50,682 mi
Fires:2
#374 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:17,589 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford F-150.

Transmission / Drivetrain
275
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
60,755
Engine Problems
113
complaints
Crashes
Fires
2
Avg Miles
50,682
Electrical Faults
74
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
17,589
Wipers & Visibility
24
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
19,652
Visibility
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,302
Brakes
16
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
Avg Miles
8,363
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
2,250
Body Structure
14
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
7,540
Unintended Acceleration
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
43,933
Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
648
Airbags
10
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
52,000
Backup Camera
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
83,650
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,255
Engine & Cooling
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
81,111
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Suspension Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,059
Sunroof/Moonroof
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
35,256
Automatic Transmission
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
33,333
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches / Locks
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Tailgate:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2020 Ford F-150

10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,497,837 vehicles.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:software
~200,237 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

24V852000Equipment:other:labels
~27,678 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

22V250000Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages
~652,996 affected

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.

20V575000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
~620,246 affected

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. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

20V467000Electrical System:starter Assembly
~431 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles. An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.

20V197000Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~55,158 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.

20V097000Exterior Lighting:headlights
~166,196 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."

19V903000Tires:temporary/emergency Spare Tire · Tires:bead
~33 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.

19V805000Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables
~135,725 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.

19V633000Seats:mid/rear Assembly · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
~639,137 affected

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 manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Other Ford F-150 Years

2020 Ford F-150 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2020 Ford F-150 reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2020 Ford F-150 has 804 NHTSA complaints, 30 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 275 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2020 Ford F-150?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (275 complaints, avg 60,755 mi); Engine Problems (113 complaints, avg 50,682 mi); Electrical Faults (74 complaints, avg 17,589 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2020 Ford F-150?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 44,641 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2020 Ford F-150?
NHTSA complaints for the 2020 Ford F-150 include 30 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 26 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2020 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,497,837 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2020 Ford F-150?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-150 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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