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2020 Ford F-450 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: 11
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 24
Latest campaign: Mar 17, 2026

Recall summary by component11

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	3	Oct 10, 2025	25V686000 22V644000 20V575000
Fuel system, diesel	2	Mar 17, 2026	26V158000 24V957000
Visibility	2	Apr 14, 2022	22V250000 21V090000
Steering	1	Sep 19, 2025	25V626000
Equipment	1	Jun 9, 2023	23V420000
Power train	1	Apr 14, 2022	22V256000
Seats	1	Aug 28, 2019	19V633000

Safety recalls11

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. Filed under F-450 Sd 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. Filed under F-450 Sd 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. Filed under F-450 Sd 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. Filed under F-450 Sd 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. Filed under F-450 Sd 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. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 22V644000 · Aug 26, 2022

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-450 Sd, F-450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

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 component24

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

24Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel system	8	33	0	0	0
Diesel	7	29	0	0	0
Power train	5	21	0	0	0
Unknown or other	4	17	0	0	0
Electrical system	3	13	0	1	0
Engine	2	8	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	2	8	0	0	0
Steering	1	4	1	0	1
Fuel/propulsion system	1	4	0	1	0
Latches/locks/linkages	1	4	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	4	0	0	0
Suspension	1	4	0	0	0
Wheels	1	4	0	0	0
Tires	1	4	0	0	0
Structure	1	4	1	0	0

1 more component 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.

Latest reports

Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 03/06/2026 · ODI 11722455
Steering
“The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. No warning lights were illuminated.”
Filed 10/14/2025 · ODI 11693264
Fuel system
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450 The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”
Filed 08/22/2025 · ODI 11682394

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2020 Ford F-450 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-450 have?

NHTSA lists 11 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-450. 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-450 recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 3 campaigns. Others: fuel system, diesel (2), visibility (2), steering (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2020 Ford F-450?

Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 24 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2020 Ford F-450?

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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