What NHTSA's records show for the 2020 Ford F-150: 48 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (36), Electrical System (6), Engine (6). 1 complaints mention a crash and 1 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2020 Ford F-150 owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice
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What NHTSA's records show for the 2020 Ford F-150: 48 owner complaints and 11 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Power Train (36), Electrical System (6), Engine (6). 1 complaints mention a crash and 1 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.
2020 Ford F-150 recalls and complaints at a glance
NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns and 48 owner complaints for the 2020 Ford F-150. The most-reported problem areas are Power Train (36), Electrical System (6), Engine (6). The most recent recall (NHTSA #26V373000, June 2026) covers the Exterior Lighting. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).
Recall campaigns
11
Owner complaints
48
Complaints mentioning a crash
1
Complaints mentioning a fire
1
Most-reported problem areas
Component
Complaints
Power Train
36
Electrical System
6
Engine
6
Steering
2
Exterior Lighting
1
Visibility/Wiper
1
Recall campaigns
NHTSA #26V373000 — Exterior Lighting (June 2026): Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully…
NHTSA #25V442000 — Back Over Prevention (June 2025): 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…
NHTSA #24V852000 — Equipment (November 2024): 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…
NHTSA #22V250000 — Visibility (April 2022): 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.
NHTSA #20V575000 — Back Over Prevention (September 2020): 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…
NHTSA #20V467000 — Electrical System (August 2020): 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…
NHTSA #20V197000 — Power Train (April 2020): 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,…
NHTSA #20V097000 — Exterior Lighting (February 2020): 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…
Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-10-12.
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