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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

2020 Ford F-250 SD Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 269 total for the year
Median mileage
25,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,500 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the power lock actuator failed; not allowing the contact to lock the driver of the vehicle, and passenger side doors from either the remote or the interior controls of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, however, the contact was advised that a diagnostic could not be performed as the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Program 20M04 as possible connection to the failure experienced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11634936, filed 2025-01, 31,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated all the door latches were frozen and failed to keep the doors securely closed. The contact stated that the door ajar warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing all door latches to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with Manufacturer Communications: 18N03 and FSA17S33; however, the dealer stated that the vehicle did not qualify for repairs due to the mileage. …”

NHTSA complaint #11450728, filed 2022-02, 20,000 miles

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Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202121%
202021%
201991%
201821%
2017151%
201212%
201111%
200541%
200252%
200121%
199910%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD

Transmission and drivetrain
77 complaints
Fuel system
64 complaints
Steering
46 complaints
Engine
29 complaints
Suspension
29 complaints
Electrical system
27 complaints
Other or unknown
27 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
Body and structure
12 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 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 31, 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