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Model Year Problem Record

Ford F-150 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Ford F-150: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

741Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
11Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
39Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train359 complaints

359 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 20V197000.

Engine140 complaints

140 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System89 complaints

89 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V805000, 20V467000.

Unknown Or Other86 complaints

86 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility64 complaints

64 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V250000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems54 complaints

54 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V575000, 25V442000.

Brakes23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats6 complaints

6 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V633000.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V097000, 26V373000.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 19V903000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V633000Reported August 28, 2019 - 639,137 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 639,137 vehicles across all affected models.

19V805000Reported November 12, 2019 - 135,725 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 135,725 vehicles across all affected models.

19V903000Reported December 18, 2019 - 33 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 33 vehicles across all affected models.

20V097000Reported February 21, 2020 - 166,196 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 166,196 vehicles across all affected models.

20V197000Reported April 3, 2020 - 55,158 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 55,158 vehicles across all affected models.

20V467000Reported August 10, 2020 - 431 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 431 vehicles across all affected models.

20V575000Reported September 23, 2020 - 620,246 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 620,246 vehicles across all affected models.

22V250000Reported April 14, 2022 - 652,996 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 652,996 vehicles across all affected models.

24V852000Reported November 8, 2024 - 27,678 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.

25V442000Reported June 27, 2025 - 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 200,237 vehicles across all affected models.

26V373000Reported June 9, 2026 - 91,198 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 91,198 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ21002Opened August 3, 2021 - Open

Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance. Resulted in recall campaign 26V104.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

202047
202165
202262
202391
2024130
2025185
2026161
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.