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Ford F-250 SD 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Ford F-250 SD: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

267Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
14Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
6Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
7Complaints 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 Train77 complaints

77 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V365000, 22V256000.

Fuel and Propulsion System64 complaints

64 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 24V957000, 26V158000.

Steering47 complaints

47 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V626000.

Suspension29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine29 complaints

29 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems17 complaints

17 complaints; 4 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V575000, 22V644000, 25V442000, 25V686000.

Visibility14 complaints

14 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V090000, 22V250000.

Vehicle Structure12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V087000.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V155000.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

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

20V365000Reported June 23, 2020 - 13 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 13 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.

21V090000Reported February 18, 2021 - 79,017 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on February 18, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 79,017 vehicles across all affected models.

21V155000Reported March 10, 2021 - 15,769 vehicles potentially affected

Tires. Recall covering the tires system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 15,769 vehicles across all affected models.

22V087000Reported February 16, 2022 - 247,445 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on February 16, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 247,445 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.

22V256000Reported April 14, 2022 - 23,165 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 23,165 vehicles across all affected models.

22V644000Reported August 26, 2022 - 277,040 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 277,040 vehicles across all affected models.

23V420000Reported June 9, 2023 - 691,133 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 691,133 vehicles across all affected models.

24V957000Reported December 20, 2024 - 295,449 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 295,449 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.

25V626000Reported September 19, 2025 - 115,539 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 115,539 vehicles across all affected models.

25V686000Reported October 10, 2025 - 291,901 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 291,901 vehicles across all affected models.

26V158000Reported March 17, 2026 - 9,839 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on March 17, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 9,839 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

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

PE24014Opened May 9, 2024 - Open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24014Opened May 9, 2024 - Open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ21001Opened January 15, 2021 - Closed January 10, 2024

Power Tailgate Release Systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ21001Opened January 15, 2021 - Closed January 10, 2024

Power Tailgate Release Systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ21001Opened January 15, 2021 - Closed January 10, 2024

Power Tailgate Release Systems. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

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.

202018
202122
202228
202338
202441
202581
202639
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.