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2020 Ford F-250 SD Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
2%of 269 total for the year
Median mileage
6,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 2% of the 269 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,050 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 instrument cluster display (icd) of my 2020 Ford f-250 randomly goes black and provides no information. The display will randomly come on and usually go out again while driving. The display usually displays a warning that there is a fault with the blind spot warning system or cross traffic warning system before going out. I have also started to receive displays asking if I want to activate the cras avoidance system, but I can't make a selection even though the system hqs already been turned on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11364223, filed 2020-10, 7,000 miles

“Frequently application of acceleration results in no response from vehicle. When making turns into traffic and acceleration is needed to avoid collision the truck will not respond to throttle input. This has resulted in many near miss situations.”

NHTSA complaint #11384825, filed 2020-12, 200 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

“when passing another vehicle in a passing zone, with gas pedal fully depressed, there is a 2 or 3 second lag time after releasing the gas pedal before the truck actually stops accelerating. this has happened since I bought the truck brand new from the dealership. first few times it happened it scared the hell out of me. I had to apply the brakes hard in order for it to slow down. I brought it back to the dealer to have it looked at (while having the windsheild wiper recall repaired). the ford mechanic stated that that was just the way it is. …”

NHTSA complaint #11703632, filed 2025-12

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while entering light traffic, the transmission became stuck between gears. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond or move. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was related to the transmission. The mechanic called the local dealer for the contact and was informed that the vehicle was not under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11689192, filed 2025-09, 57,000 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202349%
202232%
202121%
202052%
2019141%
201841%
2017111%
201631%
201531%
201315%
201212%
201143%
200864%
200712%
200631%
2005103%
2004177%
2003106%
2002146%
2001114%
2000156%
199983%
1997718%
1996218%
1995111%

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
Air 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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