2020 Ford F-250 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 267 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,002miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the body and structure of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of the 267 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,002 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.
“On august 9, 2020 the electric automatic tailgate openning device malfunctioned while I was driving my 2020 f-250 towing a fifth wheel trailer at the time. The tail gate openned while I was driving the truck causing extensive damage to my trailer and truck tail gate. While I was dring in a neighborhood at less than 15 miles per hour, with no traffic, and was able to pull over safely, I still had to block traffic and if this malfunction occurred under different circumstances far more significant safety impact, including injury and possible death could have occurred. …”
NHTSA complaint #11360411, filed 2020-09, 950 miles“While a trailer is attached to the truck, the tailgate opens automatically and without warning. The problem does not occur every time but does occur often while towing. It typically opens when first starting to move, whether forward or reverse. It may open repeatedly after closing and attempting to start moving again.”
NHTSA complaint #11349576, filed 2020-08, 500 miles“The electronic tailgate has opened by itself twice. One in a parking lot (not moving) and the other in my driveway (not moving). The only common thing is that it was raining both times.”
NHTSA complaint #11389762, filed 2021-01, 9,700 miles“Backing up in reverse with a trailer. Clear skies, dry weather and during daylight. Tailgate opens and hits the trailer jack causing extensive damage to tailgate, tailgate rail, pull out step.”
NHTSA complaint #11360169, filed 2020-09, 3,005 miles“Tailgate will open by itself going down the road and sometimes when parked. Key fob is in console not my pocket so I know the button is not being pressed accidentally. Some mornings when I leave for work it will be down. Seems to do it more often when I start truck, release parking brake and shift into reverse. If I’m pulling my trailer and it does this it’s going to damage tailgate also safety concern loosing cargo while going down road. I have checked the key fob and it takes two consecutive presses to open tailgate. That seems to work fine.”
NHTSA complaint #11463802, filed 2022-05Related recalls
- 22V087000Feb 16, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2017–2022, F-350 SD 2017–2022
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- 10218614Aug 10, 2022Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience a loose/sagging underbody insulator that could be seen or heard by the customer. This may be due to insufficient retention. To…
- 10216489Jul 22, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening. In the affected vehicles, some customers report…
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 66 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD
77 complaintsFuel system
64 complaintsSteering
46 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
27 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology