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Fuel systemPart report

2020 Ford F-450 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
40%of 25 total for the year
Median mileage
103,858miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2020 Ford F-450, 40% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,858 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

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-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting, the Low Fuel Pressure message was displayed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel filter had exploded and needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11640346, filed 2025-02, 103,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with metal shards in the fuel system. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel system kit needed to be replaced but parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 33,875.”

NHTSA complaint #11460687, filed 2022-04, 33,875 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel). The contact stated that while hauling an RV at 65 MPH, with the cruise control feature activated, the message that the Engine has Stopped - Pull Over Immediately was displayed, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road, and the contact attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was turning over however, the vehicle failed to start. …”

NHTSA complaint #11658406, filed 2025-05, 104,717 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle, with the Reduced Engine Power message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the highway, and the vehicle shut off. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11642508, filed 2025-02, 40,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. While the contact's son was driving 25 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that there was failure with the #3 fuel injector. The contact stated that the fuel injectors were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred three days after the repair. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode while driving with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and it was determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11773716, filed 2026-10, 175,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20201040%
2019210%
2018220%
2013117%
2012321%
2011111%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford F-450

Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Other or unknown
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-450

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