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.
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.
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.