2020 Ford F-250 SD electrical system problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Mar 25, 2026TXFireElectrical System

   I was driving the truck and suddenly smoke came out from behind the radio. I stopped and checked and saw that the truck was on fire. I immediately tried to turn it off with the few water bottles that I had with me. I had no luck and the entire truck burned up.

   NHTSA complaint #11727106 · source
2. Filed Feb 27, 2026GAElectrical SystemSteeringSuspension

   Good Morning, Ms. Edds My name is [XXX] . I spoke to you a few years back in regards, to a vehicle I had. Well, today I am writing about another situation . I have a 2020 Ford F250 vin [XXX] . Since purchasing this vehicle, I have had recall after recall on it and getting nowhere with Ford Motor Company Customer Service Division. I have a local dealership that I have taken it to Spalding Ford who does not take the time to look at the vehicle when I tell them there is an…

   NHTSA complaint #11720861 · source
3. Filed Nov 25, 2025NYElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   Rear camera displays a black distorted image for roughly 5 seconds, then a completely black screen meanwhile instructing to contact dealer. Dealer says that even though Ford announced a 15 year extended warranty, it is not attached to any VINs. Therefore they will not honor their statement from the Chief Operating Officer on October 22, 2025 on the Ford website. Dealer at Metro Ford advised me there was no way possible to escalate case, or send an email for guidance on the…

   NHTSA complaint #11701426 · source
4. Filed Sep 23, 2025TXElectrical System

   Sync Infotainment system freezes and has the same symptoms as listed in the recall that was issued in May of 2025. The screen will occasionally freeze when powering up or even driving, resulting in loss of use of navigation. Infotainment screen will also occasionally freeze when in reverse not showing accurate information from the back up camera.

   NHTSA complaint #11689127 · source
5. Filed Aug 9, 2025MNElectrical System

   Parked at gas station, after fueling attempted to start with key and engine started but electrical systems did not register that vehicle had started. Turned engine off but engine continued running. Additional attempts to start vehicle made no difference -- engine continued running but vehicle could not be shifted out of Park. Called dealer and was advised to pull fuel pump fuse to stop engine. Towed to dealer and dealer determined that water had indruded into battery…

   NHTSA complaint #11679498 · source
6. Filed Jul 31, 202580,000 miTXTowedElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed junction box due to water intrusion. The contact was informed that the junction box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the…

   NHTSA complaint #11677640 · source
7. Filed Jun 24, 202538,800 miTNBrakesElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that a trailer was hitched to the vehicle during the failure. The contact stated that the trailer brakes was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving in the driveway. The contact was able to safely stop and park the…

   NHTSA complaint #11668990 · source
8. Filed Jan 28, 2025139,000 miMDElectrical SystemEngine

   The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while stopped in the driveway, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The hill assist, traction control, brake, fuel empty, and the engine overheating warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle went into battery-saving mode. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a claim and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure…

   NHTSA complaint #11638997 · source
9. Filed Jul 1, 2024OHElectrical System

   Drivers door will not unlock at times, the others do. The door also will not latch at times making it unsafe to drive, Have to lock and unlock with remote and keys until it resets. Only 46,000 miles. started doing it a year ago but has gotten worse. I know Forfd has had a history of problems and extended warranty on 2017 Super Duty for this problem.

   NHTSA complaint #11597881 · source
10. Filed Mar 26, 2024TXElectrical System

    Truck turned off while driving on freeway and would not turn on was told it was battery replaced it did not fix it turn off while pulling trailer took it back to dealer after further search thwy foumd a bulletin and its a fuse box that gets corroded not properly sealed moister gets in and causes problem a safety problem people can wreck you from behined or catch on fire for electrical short in fuse box.

    NHTSA complaint #11579533 · source
11. Filed Feb 5, 2024TXElectrical SystemLightingVisibility & Wipers

    Component: Battery Junction box then affecting other parts. water intrusion into battery junction box affecting and shorting out other components. Items shorted out due to water in battery junction box include: Battery Junction Box itself, Left rear Blind Spot Monitor, Left rear Brake Light, Drivers seat control (shorted all seat heated components, All lumbar and massaging components fully inflated and would not deflate) , Windshield wiper motor shorted and stopped working,…

    NHTSA complaint #11569979 · source
12. Filed Jan 17, 2024TXElectrical SystemLighting

    [XXX] watch?v=4QLrqlCd3c0 * This video is about the South Texas taillight theft rings that local Ford Dealers are aware of and not notifying the customers to protect their property. The Tail lights only take 30 to 45 seconds to steal and cost between $3,500.00 to $4,200.00 to buy plus install and coding. They are in shortage according to local Ford dealer because of the thefts. So, you have to go out to Facebook Market Place and buy your lights back from a host of characters…

    NHTSA complaint #11566116 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology