2020 Ford F-250 Sd: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2020 Ford F-250 Sd: 14 recalls, 265 owner complaints.
Recalls
14 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #20V365000 · 2020 · 13 vehicles
What's wrong: The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that May fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.
Why it matters: An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #20V575000 · 2020 · 620,246 vehicles
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021.
Visibility (wipers, glass), Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #21V090000 · 2021 · 79,017 vehicles
What's wrong: During manufacturing, the windshield May not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 212, "windshield mounting."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021.
Tires Vehicle recall #21V155000 · 2021 · 15,769 vehicles
What's wrong: On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Why it matters: Over cured tires May develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021.
Body & structure, Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #22V087000 · 2022 · 247,445 vehicles
What's wrong: Underbody heat and noise insulators May loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Why it matters: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022.
Visibility (wipers, glass) Vehicle recall #22V250000 · 2022 · 652,996 vehicles
What's wrong: The windshield wiper arms May break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Why it matters: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #22V256000 · 2022 · 23,165 vehicles
What's wrong: 7l diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'park' mechanism.
Why it matters: Debris lodged within the 'park' mechanism May prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #22V644000 · 2022 · 277,040 vehicles
What's wrong: Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Why it matters: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023.
Equipment Vehicle recall #23V420000 · 2023 · 691,133 vehicles
What's wrong: The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "head restraints."
Why it matters: Without instructions, the head restraints May be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix: Ford will mail the owner's manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023.
Fuel system (diesel) Vehicle recall #24V957000 · 2024 · 295,449 vehicles
What's wrong: Biodiesel deposits May form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Why it matters: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and transmission control module (tcm) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V442000 · 2025 · 200,237 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse May distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025.
Steering Vehicle recall #25V626000 · 2025 · 115,539 vehicles
What's wrong: The steering column upper shaft May detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
Why it matters: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026.
Backup camera Vehicle recall #25V686000 · 2025 · 291,901 vehicles
What's wrong: The 360-degree view camera system May not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
Why it matters: A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.this will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be…
Fuel system (diesel) Vehicle recall #26V158000 · 2026 · 9,839 vehicles
What's wrong: Biodiesel deposits May form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Why it matters: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Equipment, Suspension Equipment recall #20E090000 · 2020 · 102 vehicles
What's wrong: 5 centerline stabilizer kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford f-250 4x4 and f-350 4x4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" May block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Why it matters: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 3 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Transmission & drivetrain (76): the most common themes are hard / delayed shifting (44), warning light on (25), stalls / loses power (9).
- Steering (45): the most common themes are steering problems (31), warning light on (5), noise or vibration (4).
- Fuel system (diesel) (36): the most common themes are warning light on (18), stalls / loses power (14).
- Suspension (29): the most common themes are steering problems (7).
The 2020 Ford F-250 Sd has 265 owner complaints, ranking #9 of 36 F-250 Sd model years for complaints (about average; the typical year has 181). Complaints peaked in 2025 (81 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 4 years old, at a median of 51,498 miles. Neighboring years: 2019 (1164 complaints, 11 recalls), 2021 (166 complaints, 12 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Ford F-250 Sd have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 vehicle recalls for the 2020 Ford F-250 Sd, plus 1 equipment or tire recalls that can apply. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2020 Ford F-250 Sd problems?
Owners have filed 265 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are transmission & drivetrain (76), steering (45), fuel system (diesel) (36).
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