2020 Ford F-350 SD: recalls and complaints

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• 26V15800017 Mar 2026Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 25V68600010 Oct 2025Back Over Prevention / Software
• 25V62600019 Sep 2025Steering / Column
• 24V95700020 Dec 2024Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump
• 23V4200009 Jun 2023Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
• 22V64400026 Aug 2022Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 22V25600014 Apr 2022Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 22V25000014 Apr 2022Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
• 22V08700016 Feb 2022Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields
• 21V53600015 Jul 2021Power Train / Axle Assembly
• 21V15500010 Mar 2021Tires
• 21V09000018 Feb 2021Visibility / Windshield / Critical Fasteners
• 21V08700018 Feb 2021Equipment / Other / Labels
• 20V57500023 Sep 2020Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
• 20V36500023 Jun 2020Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque Converter

1. 26V158000Received 17 Mar 2026. 9,839 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26S17. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Apr 2026.

2. 25V686000Received 10 Oct 2025. 291,901 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Software

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25SA8. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 May 2026.

3. 25V626000Received 19 Sep 2025. 115,539 units.

   Steering / Column

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S94. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Feb 2026.

4. 24V957000Received 20 Dec 2024. 295,449 units.

   Fuel System, Diesel / Delivery / Fuel Pump

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24S78. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Jan 2026.

5. 23V420000Received 9 Jun 2023. 691,133 units.

   Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 23C20. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2023.

6. 22V644000Received 26 Aug 2022. 277,040 units.

   Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S51. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Jul 2023.

7. 22V256000Received 14 Apr 2022. 23,165 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S22. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Apr 2023.

8. 22V250000Received 14 Apr 2022. 652,996 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Oct 2022.

9. 22V087000Received 16 Feb 2022. 247,445 units.

   Structure / Frame and Members / Underbody Shields

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S09. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Apr 2022.

10. 21V536000Received 15 Jul 2021. 27,604 units.

    Power Train / Axle Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana model 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could result in driveshaft separation.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Driveshaft separation may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 21S31.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S31. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Sep 2021.

11. 21V155000Received 10 Mar 2021. 15,769 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S10. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Apr 2021.

12. 21V090000Received 18 Feb 2021. 79,017 units.

    Visibility / Windshield / Critical Fasteners

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21C06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Apr 2021.

13. 21V087000Received 18 Feb 2021. 9,979 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-Super Duty F350 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine, single rear wheels (SRW), 4X4 Crew Cab, Long Box, and a 12k or 12.4k Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. These vehicles may display overstated payload capacity values on the Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) Label, overstated Accessory Reserve Capacity (ARC) values on the Safety Certification Label, and overstated weight values on the Truck Camper Loading Documentation. If the vehicle is loaded to the payload stated on the TREAD label, it may exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and overload the vehicle.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire and Loading Information Label, Safety Certification Label, and the Truck Camper Loading Document (if applicable), free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S06.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 21S06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 2021.

14. 20V575000Received 23 Sep 2020. 620,246 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Feb 2021.

15. 20V365000Received 23 Jun 2020. 13 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Torque Converter

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S33. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2020.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-350 SD?

3,357,135 units in 15 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-350 SD have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 78 recall campaigns for the Ford F-350 SD, model years 1993 to 2026. 15 of them name the 2020 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Ford F-350 SD open?

2 investigations have no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 3 that name this model year.