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2020 Ford F-150 Seats Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
1%of 742 total for the year
Median mileage
300miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2020 Ford F-150, 1% of the 742 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 300 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“My 2020 Ford F-150 crew cab xlt with 38000 miles had a seat failure on may 05, 2021 when I hit a pothole on I-75 near lexington ky while traveling 70 miles per hour. I could eaisly see over steering wheel with my 5'2 height since our purchase of this family hauler vehicle many months ago. At the impact of small pothole the seat dropped about 3 inches, I had to pull up with my arms on steering wheel to see out windshield to make it to shoulder. I piled coats under me to make it home. My husband and I found broken plastic under seat? I weigh 105 lbs and my husband weighs 205 lbs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11415627, filed 2021-05, 38,000 miles

“This vehicle does not come with a seat height adjustment. All vehicles should come with seat height adjustment, a manual one is fine. People that are shorter especially driving an F-150 must be able to see safely. We have many expensive safety features come standard but sadly are omitting a $10 addition that greatly improves driveability.”

NHTSA complaint #11407214, filed 2021-04, 300 miles

“Multiple issues with vehicle infotainment system. Replaced twice. Rear parking camera malfunctioing after two replacements. Whenever there is rain fall water leaks into the driver's side floor. This has caused major rust build up. Vehicle has only 3k miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #11375137, filed 2020-11, 80 miles

“Gps/ radio failing,under warranty Ford tried to fix, needs a new radio but doesn't know when they can get one. Also cruse control not functioning properly- Ford dealer replaced steering wheel buttons but on one occasion when pushing the reduce speed button the truck kept accelerating to 10 miles above speed limit before it disengaged. Ford garage said if they can't get it to repeat this problem, they can't fix it. Drivers seat when parked reclines on its own, again garage could not get it to repeat the problem so not fixed. Possible emergency brake recall. Truck gives no fault codes. …”

NHTSA complaint #11536600, filed 2023-08

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Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202511%
202411%
202341%
202241%
202110%
202041%
201950%
2018141%
201710%
2016211%
2015443%
201491%
201340%
201291%
201190%
2010111%
200993%
200821%
200720%
200641%
200520%
200440%
200310%
200271%
2001867%
200071%
199971%
199830%
199770%
199693%
1995132%
1994132%
1993102%
199231%
199152%
199021%
198910%
198811%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
360 complaints
Engine
130 complaints
Electrical system
89 complaints
Other or unknown
88 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
24 complaints
Brakes
23 complaints
Body and structure
22 complaints
Vehicle speed control
17 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Engine cooling
11 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology