2020 Ford F-350 SD Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 189 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2020 Ford F-350 SD, 2% of the 189 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 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-350. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been exposed to an extremely cold weather, he attempted to open the front passenger's side door to let his friend in the vehicle. The contact stated that while using the key fob and the door lock switch to attempt to open the door, the front passenger's side door failed to unlock. The contact stated that he was able to open the door by using the interior door handle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571826, filed 2024-02, 45,500 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while hauling a trailer, the tailgate lowered unexpectedly. Additionally, during the summer, the door latch system failed to open from outside while the doors were unlocked. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the latching spring and the latching system needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11639923, filed 2025-01, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that when the front passenger’s side door was locked, the door could not be opened from outside the vehicle. The contact state that the door could only be unlocked by using the interior door lock mechanism. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure continued to occur. The contact was later informed by the dealer that the door actuator was likely the cause of the failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11494559, filed 2022-11, 34,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that door latches on both sides of the truck have failed to properly secure the doors. The contact stated that the doors on both sides of the vehicle would shake while driving at various speeds. The dealer was notified of the failure and was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle and was out of warranty. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #11549187, filed 2023-10Related service bulletins
- 10226945Nov 22, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated…
- 10225456Oct 24, 2022Some 2019-2020 F-150 and F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit one or more power door locks inoperative. This concern may be due to a power door lock actuator. To correct the…
- 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…
- 10214134Jun 15, 2022In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an…
- 10211995May 20, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening - In the affected vehicles, some customers report…
- 10199521Jul 7, 2021Some 2019-2020 F-150 and F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit one or more power door locks inoperative. This concern may be due to a power door lock actuator. To correct the…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-350 SD
54 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsSteering
35 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSuspension
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-350 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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