Model year
2020 Ford F150
NHTSA lists 11 recalls and 738 complaints for the 2020 Ford F150 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (350), ENGINE (130), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (86). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 16–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 1,236 complaints
- 2002 821 complaints
- 2003 423 complaints
- 2004 2,029 complaints
- 2005 1,112 complaints
- 2006 585 complaints
- 2007 488 complaints
- 2008 369 complaints
- 2009 324 complaints
- 2010 843 complaints
- 2011 2,193 complaints
- 2012 1,784 complaints
- 2013 2,991 complaints
- 2014 1,538 complaints
- 2015 1,737 complaints
- 2016 2,082 complaints
- 2017 1,460 complaints
- 2018 2,324 complaints
- 2019 1,340 complaints
- 2020 738 complaints
- 2021 1,033 complaints
- 2022 598 complaints
- 2023 415 complaints
- 2024 194 complaints
- 2025 109 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
26V373000 · Jun 9, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of…
25V442000 · Jun 27, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit,…
24V852000 · Nov 8, 2024
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply…
22V250000 · Apr 14, 2022
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
20V575000 · Sep 23, 2020
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently…
20V467000 · Aug 10, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles. An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and…
20V197000 · Apr 3, 2020
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the…
20V097000 · Feb 21, 2020
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is…
19V903000 · Dec 18, 2019
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE; TIRES:BEAD
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
19V805000 · Nov 12, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument…
1 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
738 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 21, fire flag on 4, injury field 18, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RQ21002 | Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Aug 3, 2021 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-150 Super Crew Diesel PU/CC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 2WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2020 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2020 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel PU/EC 2WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2020 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel PU/EC 4WD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
2 more variants are in the Safety Ratings API and are not listed in this table.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 3.3L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 23 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD Limited · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 3.3L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD Limited · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 21 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
5 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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Check a vehicle
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