Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Ford F-350 SD has 16 NHTSA recall campaigns and 10 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V158000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V686000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display Properly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V626000 Loss of Steering Control from Steering Column Detachment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V957000 High Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #23V420000 Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V644000 Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V250000 Windshield Wipers May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V256000 Unintentional Rollaway Due to Transmission Washer NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V087000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V536000 Driveshaft May Separate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V155000 Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V087000 Tire And Loading Information Label Incorrect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V090000 Inadequate Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V575000 Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V365000 Torque Converter Damper Plate May Fracture NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 2 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$8,600AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford F-350 SD has an average reliability rating due to frequent recall issues related to the fuel system, steering components, and transmission. Despite multiple recalls, owner complaints are moderate and revolve mainly around the power train and fuel systems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| rearview camera | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| windshield wiper arms | 20,000–40,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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 change
- Brake fluid replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Brake pad inspection
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant flush and fill
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Diesel pump noise
- Wiper arm failure
- Rear camera image distortion
- Transmission hesitation
- Steering play
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.