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2020 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford F-350, 8% of its 188 total complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 113,000. Owners report loss of motive power, stalling, fuel pump failures, and complete engine failure. No related recalls are listed in this data.

Engine complaints
15
8% of 188
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
113,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of motive power while driving, sometimes at highway speed, with the vehicle stalling or shuddering before stopping.
  • Fuel pump disintegration or failure causing the truck to lose power and, in one case, roll into an intersection when brakes lost assist.
  • Hesitation or delay when shifting gears, followed by an unexpected surge of power.
  • Complete engine failure requiring replacement, in one case at 75,989 miles reported by the owner.
  • Persistent check engine light tied to a P0420 catalyst efficiency code that manufacturer diagnostics could not resolve, triggering limp mode.
  • Lifter failure on a cylinder leading to recurring loss of power and illuminated check engine light.

When 2020 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 3, 2022, latest May 21, 2026.

2020 Ford F-350 engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2022Feb 2023Aug 2023Feb 2024Feb 2025Sep 2025Dec 2025
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2022 to May 2026; peak May 2026 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2020 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by F-350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 201011 (21%)
  2. 201148 (26%)
  3. 201251 (28%)
  4. 201320 (23%)
  5. 201413 (13%)
  6. 201542 (20%)
  7. 201630 (14%)
  8. 201730 (5%)
  9. 201810 (5%)
  10. 201924 (5%)
  11. 202015 (8%)
  12. 202117 (18%)
  13. 202219 (17%)
  14. 20234 (10%)
  15. 20246 (14%)
  16. 20255 (36%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2020 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 15 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford F-350, which makes up 8% of the 188 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 Ford F-350 engine or fuel system?
This dataset shows no related recalls listed for the engine complaints, though one sample complaint references a diesel fuel system recall, NHTSA Campaign Number 24V957000, with parts unavailable at the time of the report.
At what mileage do 2020 Ford F-350 engine problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on the 2020 Ford F-350 is 113,000 miles.
Are there fires or crashes linked to 2020 Ford F-350 engine complaints?
NHTSA records one fire incident and zero crashes among the 15 engine complaints for the 2020 Ford F-350, with no reported injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.