Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2020 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2020 Ford F-350 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 178 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V599000 Inner Rear Tires may Rub NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V633000 Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 49 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Fuel System, Diesel 32 complaints
- Unknown or Other 18 complaints
- Engine 13 complaints
- Structure 12 complaints
Of the 178 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 178 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2020 Ford F-350 has a mixed reliability profile, with numerous power train and steering complaints. While some issues are repairable with moderate costs, their frequency suggests a degree of caution for potential buyers.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 40,000–70,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | very common |
| steering components | 30,000–60,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | common |
| fuel system | 40,000–80,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | common |
| diesel pump | 50,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$2,500 | occasional |
| engine | 60,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$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.
- Regular oil changes
- Tire rotations every 10,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Coolant replacement every 50,000 miles
- Fuel filter change
- Transmission fluid service
- Visual inspections at each service
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed gear shifts
- Steering wheel vibration
- Reduced fuel efficiency
- Engine knocking noises
- Stiff steering feel
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2020 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.