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2020 FORD F-250 SD Safety Overview

The 2020 FORD F-250 SD has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 14 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Fuel system, diesel:delivery:fuel pump
  • Back over prevention:software
  • Steering:column

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as high pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD F-250 SD owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2020 FORD F-250 SD 26V158000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 202...

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 26V158000: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/17/2026
2020 FORD F-250 SD 25V686000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles.

A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V686000: A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 10/10/2025
2020 FORD F-250 SD 25V626000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles.

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V626000: A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/19/2025
2020 FORD F-250 SD 25V442000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Ed...

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V442000: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2025
2020 FORD F-250 SD 24V957000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F60...

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 24V957000: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 12/20/2024
2020 FORD F-250 SD 23V420000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicle...

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:owners/service/other manual. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. If ignored, without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.. To fix this, ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge.

Reported: 6/9/2023
2020 FORD F-250 SD 22V644000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 20...

Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V644000: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/26/2022
2020 FORD F-250 SD 22V250000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty ...

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.

Reported: 4/14/2022
2020 FORD F-250 SD 22V256000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 veh...

Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V256000: Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/14/2022
2020 FORD F-250 SD 22V087000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equi...

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 22V087000: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/16/2022
2020 FORD F-250 SD 21V155000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escap...

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 21V155000: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/10/2021
2020 FORD F-250 SD 21V090000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and ...

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield:critical fasteners. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. If ignored, in the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.. To fix this, ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge.

Reported: 2/18/2021
2020 FORD F-250 SD 20V575000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explo...

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V575000: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/23/2020
2020 FORD F-250 SD 20V365000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pic...

An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V365000: An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/23/2020

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.