Ford F-150 / 2020
2020 Ford F-150 problems
Owners have filed 893 complaints about the 2020 Ford F-150 with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 38.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of engine at 14%.
Complaints893
Crashes31
Fires5
Injuries26
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Power train 38.5% · 344
Engine 14.0% · 125
Unknown or other 9.5% · 85
Electrical system 9.3% · 83
Visibility 4.4% · 39
Forward collision avoidance 3.5% · 31
Visibility/wiper 2.7% · 24
Structure 2.5% · 22
Severity
Of those complaints, 31 describe a crash, 5 describe a fire and 26 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 35 model years of the Ford F-150 in this data, 2020 sits 21st by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 544 in the last three years against 285 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 34,000 miles.
In owners' own words
When putting vehicle in gear transmission makes a loud clunk when shifted from Park to Drive. Vehicle also makes loud banging noise when shifting, followed by a harsh jerk. When coming to slow stops does the same thing. Vehicle has 40,000 miles. It has been going on from the day I bought it. Was told this is normal which does not seem right. I have owned another 2018 F150 with 6 speed transmission and had no issues. Power train
Experience HARSH Engagement with transmission both upshift and downshift. Some downshifts at so HARSH, feels like rear wheels are trying to âlock upâ. Ford dealer performed recall which did not correct the issues. Ford dealer recommended full transmission replacement. Seems this is a known issue and Ford has admitted fault by issuing a recall in an effort to âfixâ the problems with the 10 speed transmission. Power train
On the highway while trying to pass traffic, my transmission made a loud slamming sound that hit hard. The traction control light came on, the engine reved high and the transmission could not find a gear. I put hazards on and the transmission finally found a gear. I got it off the highway as quick as possible. Transmission fluid was leaking. I had the truck towed to the dealership. There was traffic all around me. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…