Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Ford F-250 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 255 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V633000 Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 71 complaints
- Steering 43 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 32 complaints
- Suspension 29 complaints
- Electrical System 27 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 27 complaints
Of the 255 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 255 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $15,000–$25,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford F-250 has a mixed reliability profile with 255 owner complaints and one recall, mostly related to seats. Power train and steering have the highest complaint numbers. Overall, data indicates an average reliability outlook with some concerns over durability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 70,000–110,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | common |
| Steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| Diesel fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | occasional |
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
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission service
- Coolant system flush
- Timing belt inspection
- Diesel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual transmission noises
- Steering wheel vibration
- Diesel system leakage
- Electrical system faults
- Suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.