2020 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Power Train (36), Electrical System (6), Engine (6).
Key takeaways
- 50 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 36 | 72% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 12% |
| Engine | 6 | 12% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | 2% |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-12
I put my truck in reverse to get out of a driveway and it kept going and accelerating...the brakes did not work. I ended up goign through a fence at the end of the street and into a shed and my truck finally stopped. I have significant damage to my truck as well as to the homeowners property...the Police classified it...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the check engine warning light illuminated on two occasions, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the catalytic converters were replaced under warranty. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehi...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-07
I am writing to formally report a severe and dangerous safety defect regarding the 10R80 10-speed automatic transmission in my 2020 Ford F-150. While driving, the vehicle routinely experiences a complete "neutral-out" or severe shift flare when attempting to transition out of 1st gear. Instead of engaging 2nd or 3rd ge...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.