2020 Ford F-250 recalls, problems & safety ratings
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Ford F-250 and 255 owner complaints. The most-reported problem areas are power train (71), steering (43), fuel system (32).
The 2020 ranks #8 of 14 F-250 model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (325). It has 1 recall vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.
Recalls 1
Every recall NHTSA lists for the 2020 Ford F-250. Not every recall applies to every vehicle, so check your VIN. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
Seats · front assembly · recliner
Problem: 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."
Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Common problems
From complaints owners filed with NHTSA. Complaints aren't verified, but patterns across hundreds of owners point to known weak spots.
Most-reported problem areas
By the numbers
Recent owner reports
10r140 paired with 6.7 powerstroke in a 2020 f250 build date 11/19 at the Kentucky plant. My truck specs and build date and location is in the timeframe of the planetary gear recall, ford has also issued tsb’s about the cdf bushing that should have been a recall because it is a design flaw on every 2020-2022 model truck. It’s not fair that we should have to pay for a tsb bc we…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train); however, the recall repair could not be completed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that a thrust washer was missing from the output planetary assembly and had disintegrated, contaminating the transmission case, transfer case, torque…
Left rear seat belt buckle or system failed causing a fault in the Airbag/Restraint system. The fault initially happened in June of 2025 with about 50k miles on the vehicle. I took it to a dealer who told me the buckle was not available and the whole system needed to be replaced for over $1500. Vehicle seldom has anyone in the back seat but that is where my children sit. Lo…
Safety ratings
2020 Ford F-250 Supercab PU/EC 4WD
2020 Ford F-250 Supercab PU/EC 2WD
Fuel economy
The EPA doesn't publish fuel economy ratings for heavy-duty pickups like the Ford F-250.
Other model years
Questions
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Ford F-250, most recently for seats · front assembly · recliner (08/28/2019). Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer. Enter your VIN to check whether a recall applies to your vehicle.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-250?
Based on 255 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported areas are power train (71), steering (43), fuel system (32).
Is the 2020 Ford F-250 safe?
NHTSA hasn't published an overall 5-star rating for the 2020 Ford F-250.
Is the 2020 a good year for the Ford F-250?
The 2020 ranks #8 of 14 F-250 model years for fewest complaints (2012–2025), with fewer complaints than the average year (325). It has 1 recall vs. an average of 5.0 per model year.
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings APIs; EPA fueleconomy.gov. Data retrieved October 21, 2026. NHTSA model names used: F-250 SUPERCAB, F-250 CREW CAB, F-250 REGULAR CAB, F-250.