2020 Ford F 250 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 86 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
9 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 Hard Shifting
23complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts hard and jerks, causing the vehicle to lurch and hesitate during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Engine misfire and stalling
14complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and stalls, often accompanied by a check engine light and loss of power.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
High-pressure fuel pump failure
11complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe high-pressure fuel pump fails, leading to engine stalling and reduced power.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Steering system failures including steering wheel separation
11complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering system may separate, causing loss of control and potential crashes.
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Transmission failure leading to gear shifting issues
10complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences issues such as hanging in gears and failing to shift properly, leading to potential loss of control.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Suspension Violent Shaking
9complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe suspension causes violent shaking at higher speeds, potentially leading to loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Recall repair delays
6complaintsLow severityOtherRecall repairs for known issues are delayed, causing frustration and unresolved issues.
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Death Wobble at Higher Speeds
5complaintsHigh severitySuspensionAt higher speeds, the vehicle experiences violent shaking and loss of control, often triggered by bumps or potholes.
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Tailgate opens unexpectedly while towing
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens automatically without warning when towing a trailer, typically at the start of movement.
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.