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2020 Ford F 150 Super Crew Diesel
Common Problems

Ranked from 182 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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High severity
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Medium
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1 problem on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

16 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Transmission Jerking and Shifting Issues

    47complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences jerking and shifting issues, causing unexpected downshifts and rough shifts.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  2. 2

    Engine Stall During Stop-Start System Operation

    37complaints
    Safety riskEngine

    The engine stalls unexpectedly during stop-start system operation, requiring the driver to shift to park and restart the engine.

    $150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs labor
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  3. 3

    Electrical System Issues Causing Warning Alerts

    25complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle's electrical system malfunctions, triggering alerts such as 'Service Engine Soon' and 'Parking Aid'.

  4. 4

    Transmission Malfunction Leading to Unintended Gear Shifts

    23complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission shifts into unintended gears, causing the vehicle to accelerate or decelerate unexpectedly.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Transmission Slipping and Delayed Upshifts

    23complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission slips and experiences delayed upshifts, causing rough shifts and a noticeable jolt.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction

    17complaints
    High severityOther

    The forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, displaying error messages and preventing proper operation.

  7. 7

    Suspension Components Cracking and Fracturing

    13complaints
    High severitySuspension

    The front shock absorber springs crack and fracture, leading to a rattling sound and damage to other suspension components.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Transmission Hard Shifting and Random Gear Skipping

    11complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences hard shifting and random gear skipping, leading to jerky movements and potential loss of control.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Backup camera malfunction

    10complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The backup camera intermittently malfunctions or displays distorted images.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Sunroof Assembly Leaking Rainwater

    10complaints
    High severityOther

    Rainwater leaks into the cabin through the sunroof assembly, indicating a failure in the sunroof mechanism.

  11. 11

    Transmission Harsh Downshifts

    9complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences harsh and unexpected downshifts, causing the vehicle to lurch and lose control.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Excessive oil consumption

    6complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine consumes an excessive amount of oil without evidence of a leak.

    $400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs labor
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  13. 13

    Electrical System Issues with Camera and Lane Departure Warning Failure

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The rear backup camera and lane departure warning systems fail to function properly, leading to potential safety risks.

  14. 14

    Engine stalling

    3complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine stalls while driving, especially when the start/stop function is enabled.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  15. 15

    Automatic transmission malfunction

    2complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly to higher gears and hesitates during acceleration.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
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  16. 16

    Back-up prevention system malfunction

    2complaints
    Low severityOther

    The back-up collision warning system incorrectly indicates a close object when none is present.

Other years & sources

2019 Ford F 150 Super Crew Diesel2021 Ford F 150 Super Crew Diesel2022 Ford F 150 Super Crew DieselAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.