2020 Ford F 150 Super Crew
Common Problems
Ranked from 172 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 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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Transmission Jerking and Shifting Issues
59complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences jerking and shifting issues, causing unexpected downshifts and rough shifts.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Power Train Issues with Engine Shutdown and Restart
45complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe engine unexpectedly shuts down and requires the driver to shift to park and restart the engine, posing a safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Transmission Issues with Rough and Erratic Shifting
22complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences rough and erratic shifting, especially during low-speed driving and on highways.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Electrical System Issues Causing Warning Alerts
20complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe electrical system issues cause alerts on the Ford app, indicating potential problems with the engine or transmission.
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Transmission Malfunction Leading to Unintended Movement
20complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to move unintentionally, posing a risk of collision or injury.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission Slipping and Delayed Shifting
19complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission slips and experiences delayed shifting, causing the vehicle to lose power and struggle to accelerate.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Suspension Components Cracking and Fracturing
7complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components, particularly the shock absorber springs, crack and fracture, leading to rattling and potential damage.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission Failure During High-Speed Driving
7complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails to operate correctly at high speeds, resulting in erratic shifting and reduced performance.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Electrical System Issues with Camera and Lane Departure Warning Failure
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rear backup camera and lane departure warning systems fail to function properly, leading to potential safety risks.
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Forward Collision Avoidance System Malfunction
3complaintsSafety riskOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, displaying error messages and failing to provide necessary warnings.
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Suspension Issues with Tailgate Malfunction
3complaintsLow severitySuspensionThe tailgate malfunctions and opens on its own, potentially damaging the vehicle and its contents.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Back-up prevention system malfunction
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe back-up collision warning system intermittently fails to work properly.
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Engine stalling during start-stop mode
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls when the start-stop mode is engaged, requiring the driver to shift to park and restart the engine.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Faulty rearview camera
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe rearview camera intermittently shows distorted images or goes black.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
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.