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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
438 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2020 Ford F-250 miscellaneous problems

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2020 Ford F-250 Owner Comments

problem #13

May 312024

F-250

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Pulling my 5th wheel home to California today from Williams AZ on [XXX]. The truck has just over 53k miles. At least 8 times today my wife and I experienced the death wobble traveling on [XXX]. These episodes were difficult to overcome as we were in freeway traffic. The front end shook so violently that it took everything I had to maintain my lane, slow down and not become involved in an accident or wreck. I have called Ford customer service and have received a case #. As well I have an appt Wednesday at the dealership. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hanford, CA, USA

problem #12

Mar 012024

F-250

  • miles
malfunctioning component is transmission safety has been affected by hesitation in shifting during normal driving, no catastrophic failure yet though vehicle has been inspected by dealership no warning lamps or DTCs issues are ongoing and stated this is "normal" for this transmission (was not an issue the first 65000 miles)

- Hanover, MD, USA

problem #11

Jan 022024

F-250

  • miles
Electronic tailgate release has stopped working in a similar manner as my 2018 F150 which was recalled.

- Greenville, IN, USA

problem #10

Aug 142023

F-250

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Was driving on the highway when my truck(2020 f250) dash lit up, steering got extremely heavy, no abs, no drive modes, lost of collision emergency braking, lost all trailering functions, lost auto 4 wheel drive, hill assist, hill decline assist while hauling 10,00lbs. Ran diagnostics and it appear to be a wheels speed sensor. However, it went away and is now an intermittent issue. I understand parts fail on a truck but I am extremely concerned that I lost all of my safety features as well as all my towing features while towing on a highway, yet the truck still drives. I couldn't imagine towing max capacity (22,500lbs) and losing all those functions, it would almost guarantee a crash. How can a vehicle this new be rendered useless with a small sensor malfunction and continue to drive.

- Lake Harmony, PA, USA

problem #9

Aug 222022

F-250

  • miles
On 8-22-2022 upon arriving at the work site my Australian Shepherd jumped from the cab of the truck catching her left front leg in the hole in the running board resulting in a severe compound fracture resulting in surgery.

- Anaconda, MT, USA

problem #8

Feb 262022

F-250

  • miles
After hitting a bump/pothole on the road a violent shaking took place throughout the vehicle, the steering wheel shook violently. I was able to slow down to approximately 10mph and the vibration stopped. I then continued on my journey. It happened another 5 times. This happened in a construction zone with no where to pull off. Through sheer strength I was able to control the truck, but vehicles behind me had to slow down as well. No inspection done as yet, vehicle going to dealer on 03/07/2022. Online reports of something similar called "death wobble". No inspection by police or insurance. No warnings or warning messages etc.

- Wimauma, FL, USA

problem #7

Mar 012021

F-250

  • 1,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration. The RPM revved up. The brake pedal was applied however, the vehicle was slow to respond and decelerate. Additionally, while reversing the vehicle accelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer on multiple occasions where it was diagnosed with a reprogramming needed and turbo adjustment. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was next taken to Benson Ford, Inc (4701 Calhoun Memorial Hwy, Easley, SC 29640, (864) 855-5383) and diagnosed that the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The contact mentioned that he was concerned about driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 1,000.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #6

Jul 192021

F-250

  • miles
Vehicle hesitates when pressing accelerator from complete stop slow speed. Scares me sometimes when trying to cross a busy intersection. You press on the gas and vehicle either doesn't move for an instant or if rolling vehicle will actually slow down before taking off. This happens multiple time a day.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #5

Mar 012021

F-250

  • miles
On numerous occasions when trying to accelerate to merge into traffic, the throttle does not respond to the request for multiple seconds, then power is returned and truck lunges. This has caused merging traffic to not understand my intention and they overcompensate. This also happens when trying to overcome another vehicle, which could lead to inability and raises risk of not having enough anticipated lead time to overcome other vehicle.

- Stony Brook, NY, USA

problem #4

Dec 012020

F-250

  • 200 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.

- Warminster, PA, USA

problem #3

Aug 152020

F-250

  • 3,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Tailgate opens while towing a trailer

- Fairview, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 032020

F-250

  • 1,000 miles
Tailgate open while towing trailer.

- Fairview, TX, USA

problem #1

May 302020

F-250

  • 500 miles
While a trailer is attached to the truck, the tailgate opens automatically and without warning. The problem does not occur every time but does occur often while towing. It typically opens when first starting to move, whether forward or reverse. It may open repeatedly after closing and attempting to start moving again.

- Fairview, TX, USA

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