2020 Ford F-250 SD engine problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Aug 11, 2026103,000 miTXTowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, while driving 40 MPH approximately two months later, the vehicle was running rough and stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with a high-pressure fuel pump failure, causing the fuel system to…

   NHTSA complaint #11756201 · source
2. Filed Mar 31, 2026NMEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Vehicle experienced loss of power while in travel down a mountain. After inspection by a mechanic, CP4 pump had a catastrophic failure sending metal shards throughout the fuel system. This was less than a month after Fords SAFETY RECALL 24S78 that failed to remedy the problem, but before recall Number26V158 was issued.

   NHTSA complaint #11728380 · source
3. Filed Feb 9, 2026FLEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionSteering

   While driving cross country, my dash warning light came on and said " In 50 miles your vehicle will lose power and you won't be able to drive more than 5 mph. DEF problem". I spent $70,000 on this vehicle used with 50K miles on it. Recall from 2024, this is unacceptable. Now another recall for steering. The steering column disengagement. I am afraid to drive it. The dealer keeps telling me no fix yet. FORD has no email to complain. I am not sure what can be done. This is my…

   NHTSA complaint #11716649 · source
4. Filed Oct 12, 2025COEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   On October 3, 2025 our 2020 Ford F250 King Ranch 6.7 diesel broke down with no start and check engine light. We contacted Ford. We towed the vehicle, at our expense to the dealership we purchased it from approximately one year ago on October 6, 2025. I contacted Ford on October 3, 2025 and received a claim number. On October 7, 2025 the Ford dealership contacted us to inform us the high pressure fuel pump catastrophically failed. It cracked the pump housing. It is a…

   NHTSA complaint #11692966 · source
5. Filed Sep 18, 2025ALEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2020 Ford F-250 King Ranch with a 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel engine experienced severe engine failure while I was driving. The engine was completely destroyed and had to be replaced. My warranty company paid to install a new engine into the truck, but did not pay to have the remaining components fixed that were directly damaged by the engine failure. There was severe damage done to the fuel pump, DEF system, and wiring harnesses that caused the truck to be permanently into a…

   NHTSA complaint #11688169 · source
6. Filed Aug 13, 2025CAEngine

   Engine making heavy ticking noise from front of engine because of a cracked oil pump gear and the front main seal is now weeping oil. Ford is aware of this known issue as a TSB. Afraid to drive truck because I normally haul a large travel trailer into the mountains and the technician said the oil pressure could drop causing the motor to seize up.

   NHTSA complaint #11680497 · source
7. Filed Jul 26, 2025AZEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   My truck lost power on the Highway. Had to coast down the off-ramp and ended up blocking a turning lane when the engine failed to start back up. Called a someone to tow me back to my house and parked it where it’s been there for months since Ford has not yet issued a solution to the recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11676362 · source
8. Filed Jul 11, 2025NCEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   While driving on the interstate, my truck began to lose power and decelerate. A fuel pump and engine warning light appeared. I began to lose power steering while decelerating. When I finally stopped and the truck turned off, I tried restarting which resulted in a cranking noise and was not successful in starting. I had to contact a towing company for assistance and my truck has been undriveable since this date (7/6).

   NHTSA complaint #11672666 · source
9. Filed Jun 17, 2025NVEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   High Pressure Fuel Pump Failure: On [XXX] While driving on the highway our 2020 F250 Super Duty Vin # [XXX] experienced a complete and sudden loss of power in the fast lane, creating an extremely dangerous situation. Our safety and the safety of others were at risk due to us merging across 4 lanes in heavy traffic with no power steering and no motor function, parking in a very narrow shoulder area and requiring a tow from the highway. After towing and a diagnostic…

   NHTSA complaint #11667426 · source
10. Filed May 27, 2025113,000 miCATowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts…

    NHTSA complaint #11663108 · source
11. 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
12. Filed Jan 17, 2025TXEngine

    This may result in a loss of motive power, which increases the risk of a crash no fix for a problem that may cause a crash? Ford has no software to fix a problem that could cause a crash? Yet i still can drive vehicle? I need help

    NHTSA complaint #11636625 · 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