Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Ford F-150 has 11 NHTSA recall campaigns and 562 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V373000 Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V442000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V250000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V575000 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V467000 Power Supply Cable Incorrectly Attached to Starter NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V197000 Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V097000 Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V903000 Damaged Spare Tire Can Lose Air Pressure or Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V805000 Excessive Sealant Adhesive on Battery Cable NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V633000 Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 242 complaints
- Engine 103 complaints
- Electrical System 72 complaints
- Unknown or Other 64 complaints
- Visibility 38 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 21 complaints
Of the 562 complaints on file, 19 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 562 complaints, owners report 17 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford F-150 shows mixed reliability with prominent issues in the powertrain and electrical systems, reflected by recalls and complaints. While major failures are not widespread, buyers should anticipate repair costs for common issues. Overall, it's essential to stay vigilant for symptoms of potential problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| powertrain | 30,000–60,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| engine | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$750 | occasional |
| visibility/wiper | 20,000–45,000 miles | $100–$300 | occasional |
| transmission | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,800–$5,000 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad and rotor inspections
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacements
- Battery tests
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Erratic shifting or slipping
- Starter motor noise
- Engine overheating
- Battery drains rapidly
- Wiper failure in rain
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.