2020 FORD F 250 SD

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    transmission automatic

    35 unsafe

    35
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=23, median 80,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "The contact owns a 2020 F-250. The contact stated that while driving in low gear, the vehicle started surging, plunging, and shifting erratically. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repair…"~135,000 mi, complaint #2114618
  2. #2

    fuel pump

    9 stranded, 13 unsafe

    22
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 97,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "ON AUGUST 28, 2020, THE ENGINE IN MY VIRTUALLY BRAND NEW 2020 FORD F-250 TRUCK (EQUIPPED WITH A DIESEL ENGINE) SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT ANY ADVANCED WARNING WHATSOEVER SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I HAD JUST TURNED FROM STATE HIGHWAY [REDACTED ADDRES…"~7,448 mi, complaint #1708614
  3. #3

    alignment and pull

    19 unsafe

    19
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "TRUCK HAS A BAD WOBBLE IN STEERING WHEN IT HITS BUMPS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. IT HAS 2,000 MILES ON IT. I THINK SOME FOLKS HAVE CALLED THIS A "DEATH WOBBLE". WHEN IT HAPPENS IT COULD EASILY CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL. THE STEERING FEELS LIKE IT HAS TOO MUCH SLOP IN IT EV…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1642576
    • "II WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE, APROX [REDACTED ADDRESS]. I HIT A POT HOLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLAT TIRE. I MANAGED TO SAFELY PULL OVER, INSPECT VEHICLE AND DETERMINED EVERYTHING "LOOKED" OKAY. UPON DOING SOME RESEARCH I SAW TH…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1727879
  4. #4

    other

    8 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 85,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THE ELECTRONIC TAILGATE HAS OPENED BY ITSELF TWICE. ONE IN A PARKING LOT (NOT MOVING) AND THE OTHER IN MY DRIVEWAY (NOT MOVING). THE ONLY COMMON THING IS THAT IT WAS RAINING BOTH TIMES."~9,700 mi, complaint #1722191
  5. #5

    suspension struts shocks

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Vehicle shakes violently when driving at highway speed 65-70 mph even slower, have to stop almost completely on highways! Very dangerous, as soon front tires hit any imperfections on the road even small pot hole or open joints on the road. This is a pretty kno…"complaint #1754797
    • "Pulling 5th wheel going down hill at 60 mph pump brakes to maintain speed and steering wheel began to vibrate. Did not stop until speed was reduced to around 45 mph. "complaint #1822376
    • "Purchased this truck used on 2/18/23. Test drove with no problems. Drove home 80 miles with no problems. Drove around home 30 miles with no problems. This morning 2/20/23 I drove the truck to work and just a few miles from home while traveling approximately 55…"complaint #1874827
    • "While driving highway speed (approx. 65 MPH) on a paved Farm Market Road, the front end of the truck started vibrating so bad that I temporarily lost control of the truck. The vibration and bucking of the front end of the truck pulled me into the other lane bu…"complaint #1881646
    • "Driving on the interstate at speed limit after hitting a bump the driving straight the truck began to shake or ocellate violently to the point I did not have full control of the vehicle. Almost forced me off the pavement. THis is a known problem known by Ford…"complaint #1942713
  6. #6

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "FREQUENTLY APPLICATION OF ACCELERATION RESULTS IN NO RESPONSE FROM VEHICLE. WHEN MAKING TURNS INTO TRAFFIC AND ACCELERATION IS NEEDED TO AVOID COLLISION THE TRUCK WILL NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. THIS HAS RESULTED IN MANY NEAR MISS SITUATIONS."complaint #1715236
    • "On numerous occasions when trying to accelerate to merge into traffic, the throttle does not respond to the request for multiple seconds, then power is returned and truck lunges. This has caused merging traffic to not understand my intention and they overcompe…"complaint #1758381
    • "Vehicle hesitates when pressing accelerator from complete stop slow speed. Scares me sometimes when trying to cross a busy intersection. You press on the gas and vehicle either doesn't move for an instant or if rolling vehicle will actually slow down before ta…"complaint #1758420
    • "Severe hesitation when accelerating from a crawl. There is a definite issue with either the 10 speed trans or the throttle. "complaint #1758469
    • "Vehicle hesitates while trying to pull out onto a busy highway, therefore, causing major concern in getting hit by another vehicle while pulling out."complaint #2071344
  7. #7

    engine internal

    5 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON THE FREEWAY. TRUCK BEGAN TO SPUTTER SLIGHTLY WHEN COMING TO A STOP. VEHICLE WAS STILL DRIVABLE AND I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME. LATER DIAGNOSIS AT DEALERSHIP SHOWED THE PROBLEM TO BE A DEFECTIVE SPAR…"~6,000 mi, complaint #1725187
  8. #8

    engine stall or no start

    2 stranded, 3 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "VEHICLE CLUNKS AND LUNGES FORWARD ON START UP (KEY & REMOTE START) WHILE IN PARK."~7,500 mi, complaint #1736351
  9. #9

    fuel tank and lines

    1 stranded, 4 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I am writing to formally report a serious issue with my Ford F-250’s fuel system. The system failed, which appears to have been caused by contaminated or aged fuel. As a result, I was forced to replace the entire fuel system at a personal cost of $15,000. Des…"complaint #2109332
    • "On July 31st, I was driving my 2020 F-250 in town, traveling approximately six miles from one location to another. Upon arriving at my destination, I noticed smoke coming from under the engine bay. When I opened the hood, I discovered diesel fuel had leaked th…"complaint #2119452
    • "The fuel tank is leaking fuel from the top where hose connects, it is cracked where the hose barb is connected to the tank"complaint #2177968
  10. #10

    power windows and locks

    3 unsafe, 2 broken

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "Tailgate will open by itself going down the road and sometimes when parked. Key fob is in console not my pocket so I know the button is not being pressed accidentally. Some mornings when I leave for work it will be down. Seems to do it more often when I start…"complaint #1811533
    • "Leaving him with Grandbaby and when we stopped I went to get her out of her car seat but the passenger side rear would not unlock. What would happen if the car was on fire and the door lock would not work properly. The driver said will rarely work properly wit…"complaint #2143453
    • "door lock actuator on passenger side door has stopped working. cannot unlock or lock the passenger side door from drivers side or outside of passenger side. from inside, driver must reach across vehicle by undoing seat belt, usually with car running, sometime…"complaint #2155134
  11. #11

    trunk or liftgate

    3 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "WHILE A TRAILER IS ATTACHED TO THE TRUCK, THE TAILGATE OPENS AUTOMATICALLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE PROBLEM DOES NOT OCCUR EVERY TIME BUT DOES OCCUR OFTEN WHILE TOWING. IT TYPICALLY OPENS WHEN FIRST STARTING TO MOVE, WHETHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. IT MAY OPEN…"~500 mi, complaint #1684979
    • "ON AUGUST 9, 2020 THE ELECTRIC AUTOMATIC TAILGATE OPENNING DEVICE MALFUNCTIONED WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2020 F-250 TOWING A FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER AT THE TIME. THE TAIL GATE OPENNED WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MY TRAILER AND TRUCK TAI…"~950 mi, complaint #1694322
    • "BACKING UP IN REVERSE WITH A TRAILER. CLEAR SKIES, DRY WEATHER AND DURING DAYLIGHT. TAILGATE OPENS AND HITS THE TRAILER JACK CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TAILGATE, TAILGATE RAIL, PULL OUT STEP."~3,005 mi, complaint #1693996
    • "APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES INTO A JOURNEY, WHILE TOWING A 5TH WHEEL TRAILER, AT APPROX. 70MPH IN A 75 MPH ZONE BETWEEN CARLSBAD NM AND EL PASO TX ON HIGHWAY #180, THE TAILGATE OF MY F-250 OPENED WITHOUT WARNING OR REASON. I WAS GOING STRAIGHT SO IT DIDN'T MAKE CO…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1741089
  12. #12

    wiring harness

    2 stranded, 3 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "Component: Battery Junction box then affecting other parts. water intrusion into battery junction box affecting and shorting out other components. Items shorted out due to water in battery junction box include: Battery Junction Box itself, Left rear Blind S…"complaint #1964588
    • "Truck turned off while driving on freeway and would not turn on was told it was battery replaced it did not fix it turn off while pulling trailer took it back to dealer after further search thwy foumd a bulletin and its a fuse box that gets corroded not proper…"complaint #1978406
    • "Parked at gas station, after fueling attempted to start with key and engine started but electrical systems did not register that vehicle had started. Turned engine off but engine continued running. Additional attempts to start vehicle made no difference -- eng…"complaint #2118846
    • "I was driving the truck and suddenly smoke came out from behind the radio. I stopped and checked and saw that the truck was on fire. I immediately tried to turn it off with the few water bottles that I had with me. I had no luck and the entire truck burned u…"complaint #2190503
  13. #13

    control module

    1 stranded, 3 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "My truck engine does not start after idling in the driveway. The gauges have power, but there is a no crank/no start situation. I used an OBD reader, and there is no communication with the computer. I researched recalls for similar vehicles, and there was a ba…"complaint #1908580
    • "Was driving on the highway when my truck(2020 f250) dash lit up, steering got extremely heavy, no abs, no drive modes, lost of collision emergency braking, lost all trailering functions, lost auto [REDACTED ADDRESS], hill assist, hill decline assist while haul…"complaint #1925406
    • "Vehicle: 2020 Ford F‑250 Super Duty VIN: [XXX] Issue: Front / CHMSL camera intermittent or inoperative Ford CSP 20B39 applies CSP cannot be completed due to Gateway Module failure Ford has not responded despite multiple written requests I have personally se…"complaint #2201709
  14. #14

    power steering hydraulic

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "LOST POWER STEERING WHILE PULLING A CAMPER."~3,000 mi, complaint #1702214
    • "UNDER 5MPH MY POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING."~6,500 mi, complaint #1721277
  15. #15

    steering electric assist

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES AT LEAST 2-[REDACTED ADDRESS]. THIS HAS OCCURRED REGULARLY SINCE THE FIRST DAY I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE."complaint #1709069
    • "THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON 2019-2020 F250/350 BUILT AT THE KENTUKY PLANT MY VEHICLE HOWEVER IS APPARENTLY NOT ONE OF THEM BUT I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT BACK IN SEPTEMBER 21 2020 I WAS DRIVING ON A COUNTY ROAD AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT WAS NON RESPONSIVE TO WHAT…"complaint #1712088
    • "My steering wheel is out of orientation by 5 to 10 degrees. there is a shimming in the steering wheel. This is accentuated when i change lanes on the freeway and go over the lane deliniators. If i am on a smooth road on the freeway, my vehicle tracks perfectly…"complaint #1749835
    • "When temperature is below 32 degree clock spring in steering makes noise and causes steering to become stiff also renders horn in operable in positions while driving. I have brought this vehicle to get it fixed under warranty and the temperature raised to 40 d…"complaint #2062730
  16. #16

    steering rack mechanical

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "Safety of all people are affected by driving my truck with a steering wheel that might separate and cause a crash.. no loaner until fixed ..."complaint #2146294
    • "Driving while pitman arm broke in half lost total control "complaint #2158438
    • "Sometime sudden decrease of power , f250 truck rpm goes high while parking with engine on and now pitman arm broke off causing no control of steering . Having it push safely off the road , contact dealership but no parts to fix and timely how long it takes to…"complaint #2159147
  17. #17

    airbag system

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The airbag clock spring needs to be replaced otherwise the airbags will not deploy and FORD dealership is stating it is not a warranty problem. "complaint #1851395
    • "My blind spot cross traffic system alert activates and deactivates on its on and warning of electrical issues post to my Ford App. Air Bag warning comes on send message to Ford App stating Air bag not functioning due to electrical issues. Alarm goes off mu…"complaint #1914109
    • "Left rear seat belt buckle or system failed causing a fault in the Airbag/Restraint system. The fault initially happened in June of 2025 with about 50k miles on the vehicle. I took it to a dealer who told me the buckle was not available and the whole system…"complaint #2215698
  18. #18

    backup camera

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "Rear camera displays a black distorted image for roughly 5 seconds, then a completely black screen meanwhile instructing to contact dealer. Dealer says that even though Ford announced a 15 year extended warranty, it is not attached to any VINs. Therefore they…"complaint #2151785
  19. #19

    door latch and hinge

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "Drivers door will not unlock at times, the others do. The door also will not latch at times making it unsafe to drive, Have to lock and unlock with remote and keys until it resets. Only 46,000 miles. started doing it a year ago but has gotten worse. I know Fo…"complaint #2003893
  20. #20

    driveshaft axle cv

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP SLOWLY THE TRUCK BUMPS/CLUNKS AND SURGES. THIS IS INTENSIFIED IF THE TRANSMISSION IS WARM. ALSO WHEN GOING UP A HILL UNDER A LOAD THERE IS A GEAR NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK."~1,500 mi, complaint #1732199
  21. #21

    hv system fault reduced power

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph the truck's check engine light came on followed by a message "reduced power" on the dash cluster. The truck shut off almost instantly after this. "complaint #1863754
    • "While driving cross country, my dash warning light came on and said " In 50 miles your vehicle will lose power and you won't be able to drive more than 5 mph. DEF problem". I spent $70,000 on this vehicle used with 50K miles on it. Recall from 2024, this is un…"complaint #2174912
  22. #22

    lighting exterior

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I have had several incidents when driving at night that I keep getting flashed by other drivers thinking my truck head lights are on high beam. I see there is a recall for other year models for the DRL is not dimming when the low beams are on. I am thinking th…"complaint #1785231
    • " [XXX] watch?v=4QLrqlCd3c0 * This video is about the South Texas taillight theft rings that local Ford Dealers are aware of and not notifying the customers to protect their property. The Tail lights only take 30 to 45 seconds to steal and cost between $3,500…"complaint #1959035
    • "The headlights have failed multiple times causing bulbs to stop working or “blow”. Changed headlight bulbs approximately 4 times in the 18 months. Safety became an issue due to decreased lighting while driving. Also becomes a safety risk due to not being able…"complaint #2021829
  23. #23

    unintended acceleration

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "VEHICLE DEMONSTRATES REPEATABLE UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION WHEN SHIFTING FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR. ALSO DEMONSTRATES UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION WHEN ENGINE BRAKING ENGAGES. OCCASIONALLY VEHICLE OPERATES AT A UNCOMMANDED HIGH IDLE OF 1200-1500 RPM VS THE NORMAL 600.…"~5,100 mi, complaint #1721280
  24. #24

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "Mine and my families saftey was at risk when the A/C failed to run during a trip home. It was a damp rainy day and the windshield completely fogged over on the inside. Running heat and opening windows would not clear the visibly issue. There was 0% visibility.…"complaint #1845739
  25. #25

    emissions aftertreatment

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Code P221C code stating that the DEF reductant heater is malfunctioning during cold weather"complaint #2055651
    • "DEF heater failure will cause increased emissions. The warning light flashes. I have seen details where there are issues with the wiring harness for the DEF heater."complaint #2229914
  26. #26

    engine cooling

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE LOWER COOLING HOSE CAME LOOSE ON MY FORD 2020 F250 WITH1650 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, WHILE TRAVELING ON A INTERSTATE TOWING A LOAD OF APPROXIMATELY 7000LBS. THE ENGINE LOST POWER AND WE MANAGED TO SAFELY EXIT OF THE INTERSTATE. THE MAX. SPEED OF THE VEHICLE W…"~1,650 mi, complaint #1697571
    • "WHILE TRAVELING ON AN INTERSTATE, I NOTICE MY VEHICLE WAS SMOKING. SOON MY ENGINE HIGH TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY SPEED DROPPED FROM 65 MPH TO 20 MPH. I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I SCRAMBLED TO GET THE TRUCK AND THE TRAVEL TRAILER I WAS…"~1,650 mi, complaint #1697968
  27. #27

    fuel injector

    1 stranded, 1 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

  28. #28

    glass and windshield

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "REAR SLIDING WINDOW SHATTERED AFTER REMOTE STARTING VEHICLE WHICH TURNS ON REAR DEFROSTER. GLASS EXPLODED INTO CAB COVERING OCCUPANTS IN GLASS."~7,500 mi, complaint #1745846
  29. #29

    software or update

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "Ref: Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 24B27 VIN: [XXX] I own a 2020 Ford F-250 that is part of the above program. I have not been contact by Ford to have my truck software updated. I am concerned for my families safety driving this truck. The software u…"complaint #2049227
  30. #30

    steering column

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The clock spring in my truck has been replaced two times now and is now failed for a third time. I’ve heard from other owners, and they are also experiencing problems with their steering wheel clock springs."complaint #1884561
    • "Steering column failed. Loud pop and steering wheel became floppy and wold move in every direction including in and out. Fortunately it happened while driving in my driveway. I delivered it to a local service center where repairs were completed. I still have t…"complaint #2076887
  31. #31

    tire failure

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

  32. #32

    transmission manual clutch

    1 unsafe, 1 broken

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "BUSHING SLIDING DOWN THE CDF CLUTCH HUB CAUSING FLUID PRESSURE TO BLEED BY ON SEALING RING CAUSING MULTIPLY/POTENTIAL PROBLEMS. VECHILE WAS INSPECTED BY FORD AFTER GOING IN FOR A RECALL THAT WAS ALREADY ON THE TRANSMITION DUE TO THE PLANETARY 4 ASSEMBLY AND…"complaint #1963370
    • "I have a 2020 F250 with the 10r140 transmission and the cdf clutch has went bad. My truck only has 67,000 miles on it. Ford is saying there is not a recall on my vehicle."complaint #2113334
  33. #33

    wiper and washer

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "On 4/24/2022, during a snow storm the passenger side wiper failed to work and came disconnected from the vehicle. The drivers side wiper stopped working and would not return to the downward (parked) position. Both wiper arms are stripped and non-functional. I…"complaint #1819158
  34. #34

    brake pads and rotors

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "This vehicle was delivered yesterday to my son through Autonation Sanford [XXX] . The CARFAX report stated a pre delivery inspection was done prior. On the way home he experienced loud screeching from the front wheels. Turns out $1650 later he needed new brake…"complaint #2192219
  35. #35

    evap system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Evaporator purge valve Ford part number LC3Z-9B325-A. It has been changed by local Ford dealer once, inspected twice more in a 7 month period by the same dealer. Causing erratic idle and engine pause during accelerating. Engine warning light repeatedly appear…"complaint #1900981
  36. #36

    heater core and blower

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Component: Air Conditioning / Heater Subject: Recurrent HVAC System Failure - Passenger-Side Temperature Control Malfunction I am reporting a recurring failutre of the vehicle's HVAC system affecting the passenger-side temperature control. Specifically th…"complaint #2191710
  37. #37

    infotainment head unit

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Sync Infotainment system freezes and has the same symptoms as listed in the recall that was issued in May of 2025. The screen will occasionally freeze when powering up or even driving, resulting in loss of use of navigation. Infotainment screen will also occas…"complaint #2133065
  38. #38

    instrument cluster

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY (ICD) OF MY 2020 FORD F-250 RANDOMLY GOES BLACK AND PROVIDES NO INFORMATION. THE DISPLAY WILL RANDOMLY COME ON AND USUALLY GO OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THE DISPLAY USUALLY DISPLAYS A WARNING THAT THERE IS A FAULT WITH THE BLIND SP…"~7,000 mi, complaint #1699466
  39. #39

    mirror

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Mirrors are extending out while driving and will not return. Causing unsafe driving conditions. "complaint #1942368
  40. #40

    paint and clearcoat

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Headlights are delaminating. They were replaced under warranty 2 years ago and now the replacements are delaminating. Ford has denied the claim for replacement"complaint #2047028
  41. #41

    parking brake

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "MY BRAND NEW 2020 F250 LARIAT WAS DELIVERED TO MY HOME YESTERDAY. IT WAS DRIVEN ROUGHLY 80 MILES FROM DENVER TO COLORADO SPRINGS BY THE SALESMAN WHO SOLD IT TO ME, BUT IS OTHERWISE UNUSED. I NOTICED LAST NIGHT THAT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE RUNNING TO THE…"complaint #1689865
  42. #42

    stability and traction control

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving 63 MPH, several warning chimes and alarms began to sound off and the warning message stating, "Traction Control Failure," had illuminated. At the same time, the steering wheel had sud…"~66,000 mi, complaint #1935406
  43. #43

    sunroof

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

  44. #44

    wheel or rim

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "MICHELIN TIRE ON FRONT CUPPING WITH 1350 MILES."~1,350 mi, complaint #1691240

NHTSA investigations

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