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Ford F-550Model year report

2020 Ford F-550 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
38,239miles, 9 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Ford F-550 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2020 Ford F-550. The part named most often is fuel system, with 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine (3) and suspension (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 56% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,239 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “I had my truck serviced, engine oil and fuel filters replaced, I picked up truck and while driving home, engine loss of power came on screen, truck then stalled, I observed smoke coming from under the hood, I exited vehicle to try and open hood, but flames were already present, I called 911 fire department came and put fire out. truck is a total loss. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730539, filed 2026-04

Engine: “There was a recall on this veh. over a year ago and they still do not have the parts to repair it. My fuel milage went from 13.8 down to 9.6 and still going down. I have called Ford about this and they say they are still waiting on parts. I reminded them it has been over a year now and should have had the parts in a long time ago.”

NHTSA complaint #11657747, filed 2025-04

Suspension: “Ford Motor Company has had a known issue with the truck frames cracking on the F-550 chassis. They acknowledged it by doing a recall, which either replaced or repaired the chassis frame or installed reinforcement braces if no cracks were visible. The recall expired in September of 2023. In October 2023 we noticed a crack on the frame just outside the recall reinforcement brace that Ford-certified technicians installed. We found another in November (reinforcement brace installed) and another in January (with Ford's new and improved frame produced due to a recall issue). …”

NHTSA complaint #11587794, filed 2024-05

Transmission and drivetrain: “The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle unintentionally rolled away while the transmission was in park(P). No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle jerked while driving uphill. The vehicle also jerked violently while downshifting from third to second gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. …”

NHTSA complaint #11661025, filed 2025-05, 100,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

56% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 15,000 and 85,172 miles.

22%0–1011%10–2522%25–500%50–7522%75–10011%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (9 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 38,239 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

202120222024202562026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2020 Ford F-550 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 12 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-550

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20201738,2392———Rising
201914108,2824———Not enough data
2018832,27510———Not enough data
20171480,0005———Not enough data
2016985,0000———Not enough data
201368,0001———Not enough data
20121372,0005———Not enough data
20111221,0945———Not enough data

All Ford F-550 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Ford F-550 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2020 Ford F-550 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2020 Ford F-550 is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 8 complaints (47% of the total), followed by engine with 3.

Has the 2020 Ford F-550 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Ford F-550 reported?

Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,239 miles and the middle half falls between 15,000 and 85,172 miles; 56% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.