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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,175 miles

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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-350 engine problems

engine problem

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2020 Ford F-350 Owner Comments

problem #6

Jun 012023

F-350

  • miles

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

Emissions control system has "failed" 5 times. Check engine light illuminated. Each time: P0420 DTC code: "Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1). Manufacturer is unable to fix. Vehicle will go into "Limp Mode" stranding owners/passengers.

- Castle Pines, CO, USA

problem #5

Sep 012023

F-350

  • miles
The engine failed on our 2020 F350 at 75,989 miles of normal usage. We only purchased this vehicle used May 2, 2023 from a Ford dealership in Michigan and drove it 5K miles when the check engine light came on. It is currently AT the Ford dealership in Olympia Washington getting a new engine at a cost of $13K. Per the Ford service representative in text, the issue was "There is internal damage in the motor and metal in the oil from the camshaft being damaged." We were told that an engine valve failed, the initial error code was P03035. We are understandably very frustrated that such a young truck/engine failed.

- Olympia, WA, USA

problem #4

Jul 012023

F-350 8-cyl

  • 39,000 miles
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while shifting gear. Additionally, on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000.

- Troy, NY, USA

problem #3

Feb 102023

F-350

  • 164,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a loss of power steering, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact used an OBD scanner to retrieve failure codes for the powertrain control module (PCM) and the engine control module (ECM module). The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuse box and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic awaiting the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 164,000.

- Abilene, TX, USA

problem #2

May 112022

F-350

  • 20,050 miles
The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80 mph when the vehicle started emitting a smoke odor. Shortly after smoke started coming from the vents of the vehicle. There were no warning lights. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal to pull over however the brakes began to melt causing an extensive time before the brakes stopped the vehicle. The shifter then slipped when they attempted to maneuver the vehicle. The contact and passengers exited the vehicle. The vehicle then became engulfed in flames while the vehicle continued to run off into the field due to the brakes and shifter completely melting. The vehicle was deemed totaled and was towed. A police report was filed. There were no injuries and no medical attention was needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure and was not able to confirm any recalls. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred them to NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 20,050.

- Caldwell, ID, USA

problem #1

Dec 232021

F-350

  • miles
The Ford is under a Customer Satisfaction Program 21B03, and Ford will not honor this for our vehicle, however our truck has the number one planetary and ring gear assembly that has gone out.

- Celeste, TX, USA

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