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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2020 Ford F-350 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2020 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
16
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
181
Latest campaign
Mar 17, 2026

Recall summary by component16

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Back over prevention3Oct 10, 2025
Power train3Apr 14, 2022
Fuel system, diesel2Mar 17, 2026
Steering2Sep 19, 2025
Equipment2Jun 9, 2023
Visibility2Apr 14, 2022
Structure1Feb 16, 2022
Tires1Mar 10, 2021

Safety recalls16

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 17, 2026Latest campaign
Mar 17, 202626V158000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V158000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.
Campaign
NHTSA 26V158000 · Mar 17, 2026
Oct 10, 202525V686000

Back over prevention: software

A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V686000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
Risk
A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V686000 · Oct 10, 2025
Sep 19, 202525V626000

Steering: column

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 25V626000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.
Risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.
Campaign
NHTSA 25V626000 · Sep 19, 2025
Dec 20, 202424V957000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V957000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
Campaign
NHTSA 24V957000 · Dec 20, 2024
Jun 9, 202323V420000

Equipment: other owners/service/other manual

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V420000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Campaign
NHTSA 23V420000 · Jun 9, 2023
Aug 26, 202222V644000

Back over prevention: sensing system camera

Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V644000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Risk
Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
Campaign
NHTSA 22V644000 · Aug 26, 2022
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component181

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
181Complaints filed
7Involving a crash
3Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Power train5028200
Steering3519402
Fuel system3318000
Diesel3218000
Unknown or other1910100
Engine148010
Structure127000
Fuel/propulsion system116011
Suspension116000
Electrical system106010
Service brakes74000
Back over prevention74000
Exterior lighting53000
Visibility53000
Latches/locks/linkages42000

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-350 Crew Cab, F-350 Regular Cab, F-350 Super Cab.

Latest reports

  • Electrical system

    “While towing any trailer with electric brakes it appears the integrated trailer brake controller is briefly applying trailer brakes unexpectedly.”

    Filed 07/08/2026 · ODI 11749135
  • Steering

    “The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH and driving around a curve, the steering wheel was turned; however, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into a guardrail.”

    Filed 06/24/2026 · ODI 11746176
  • Electrical system

    “I am the issues as the recalls for the 2023 f350 The Problem: The Integrated Trailer Module (ITRM/ITM) may lose communication with the vehicle when it starts up, resulting in a loss of trailer brake function, turn…”

    Filed 06/09/2026 · ODI 11742862

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2020 Ford F-350 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-350. The most recent, 26V158000 (reported March 17, 2026), concerns fuel system, diesel. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2020 Ford F-350 recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 3 campaigns. Others: power train (3), fuel system, diesel (2), steering (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Ford F-350?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 50 complaints out of 181 filed with NHTSA (28%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Ford F-350?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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