2020 Ford F-350 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2020 Ford F-350 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 233
- 203 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 48 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 8 reported crashes · 2 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#2,261
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-104
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2018-2022
-31
median 265 complaints in 474 records
Top component share
21%
Power Train: 48 complaints
What owners report fails — 2020 Ford F-350
- POWER TRAIN 48
- STEERING 33
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 31
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 19
- ENGINE 14
2 recalls on record for the 2020 Ford F-350
- NHTSA 20V599000 · 2021 · POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasi
- NHTSA 19V633000 · 2019 · SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2020 Ford F-350 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2020 Ford F-350 reliable?
NHTSA has 233 consumer complaints on record for the 2020 Ford F-350 and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (48 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2020 Ford F-350 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-350?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (48), steering (33), fuel system, diesel (31), unknown or other (19). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2020 Ford F-350?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.