2020 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 27about this part
- Share
- 10%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 27 complaints about the engine of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 10% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The lower cooling hose came loose on my Ford 2020 f250 with1650 miles on the vehicle, while traveling on a interstate towing a load of approximately 7000lbs. The engine lost power and we managed to safely exit of the interstate. The max. Speed of the vehicle was 20 MPH while trying to exit the interstate safely, it was an intense moment to get off the busy interstate safely. The vehicle was towed to a Ford dealership, and we are awaiting a diagnosis.”
NHTSA complaint #11362811, filed 2020-10, 1,650 miles“While traveling on an interstate, I notice my vehicle was smoking. Soon my engine high temperature light came on and my speed dropped from 65 MPH to 20 MPH. I was in the center lane when this happened. I scrambled to get the truck and the travel trailer I was pulling over into the right lane and median, doing all I could to prevent an accident. Once I reached the median I was approx. 1/4 miles from an exit. I drove to the exit at my vehicles max speed of 20 MPH. Once stopped I reviewed my truck and noticed engine coolant pouring from a line that had disconnected. …”
NHTSA complaint #11363125, filed 2020-10, 1,650 miles“Motor has a nkocking tapping sound like and old school type writer and gets loud at times when ideling and some time really loud anfter driving it fo rw whlle, (diesel engine doesn't sound like that),Ford engineering at factory knows what the problem is but refuses to allow dealership to repair it and replace the parts. Transmission had snecor and valve body go out caused transmission to lock up in 10th gear and stalling out. …”
NHTSA complaint #11413605, filed 2021-04, 150 miles“Vehicle demonstrates repeatable uncommanded acceleration when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Also demonstrates uncommanded acceleration when engine braking engages. Occasionally vehicle operates at a uncommanded high idle of 1200-1500 RPM vs the normal 600. Mostly happens when slow maneuvering such as in a parking lot or other tight space. It has happened ever since new and it has 5100 miles on it now. Purchasing dealer said it was normal. Others are reporting the same issue in forums online.”
NHTSA complaint #11389163, filed 2021-01, 5,100 miles“My truck lost power on the Highway. Had to coast down the off-ramp and ended up blocking a turning lane when the engine failed to start back up. Called a someone to tow me back to my house and parked it where it’s been there for months since Ford has not yet issued a solution to the recall.”
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Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD
77 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsSteering
46 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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