2020 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford F-250, 13% of that year's 263 total complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 53,500. There are no related recalls tied to this engine complaint data.
- Engine complaints
- 33
- 13% of 263
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 53,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden loss of engine power and speed dropping sharply while towing or driving at highway speed, sometimes with smoke or a warning light.
- Some report unexpected acceleration or high idle when shifting gears or maneuvering slowly, including uncommanded acceleration during engine braking.
- Several describe the vehicle entering limp mode after the check engine light illuminates, cutting speed abruptly on the highway.
- Owners of the 7.3-liter engine mention a recurring ticking noise developing over time.
- One owner reported high-pressure fuel pump and fuel injector failure causing shuddering and loss of motive power at highway speed.
- Another described a diesel fuel leak with a strong odor noticed by another driver, with no dashboard warning.
When 2020 Ford F-250 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 5, 2020, latest Aug 11, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 Ford F-250
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2020 Ford F-250 have?
- NHTSA lists 33 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford F-250, which is 13% of the 263 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford F-250 engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this engine complaint category.
- At what mileage do 2020 F-250 engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure among reported engine complaints is 53,500 miles.
- Did engine problems on the 2020 F-250 cause crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints.
- What kind of engine issues do 2020 F-250 owners report?
- Owners describe sudden power loss, limp mode, uncommanded acceleration, high idle, a ticking noise on 7.3-liter engines, and one fuel pump/injector failure and a diesel fuel leak.