2020 Ford F 350 Regular Cab
Common Problems
Ranked from 84 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
12 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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Steering Column Defect
18complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering column can detach or become loose, leading to loss of steering control and potential crashes.
$200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission Failure
18complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently malfunctions, causing hard shifts, loss of power, and unintended gear changes.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Electrical System Problems
13complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing issues with the dashboard, infotainment system, and other electronic components.
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Fuel System Issues
13complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel system experiences intermittent power loss, stalling, and failure to start, often due to the CP4 high-pressure fuel pump.
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Suspension Issues
10complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components can fail, causing violent shaking and loss of control, especially at higher speeds or on rough roads.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Transmission failure leading to unexpected shifts and loss of power
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently skips, jumps, and hesitates, leading to loss of power and unintended shifts.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Steering wheel death wobble at highway speeds
6complaintsMedium severitySteeringAt highway speeds, the steering wheel shakes violently, causing loss of control and difficulty in maintaining lane position.
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Back Over Prevention System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe back over prevention system malfunctions, leading to potential accidents when reversing or parking.
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Tailgate Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, causing damage to cargo and posing a safety risk.
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Check engine light and emissions system failures
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe check engine light illuminates multiple times, indicating failures in the emissions control system and catalyst efficiency.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Door latches and locks failing in cold weather
2complaintsLow severityOtherDoor latches and locks fail to function properly in cold weather, preventing the doors from opening or closing.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Wiper arm malfunctions leading to poor visibility
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe wiper arms intermittently fail to work properly, reducing visibility during rainy or snowy conditions.
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.