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2020 Ford F 350 Super Cab
Common Problems

Ranked from 70 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
2 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 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 failure leading to unexpected shifts and loss of power

    27complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The transmission experiences unexpected shifts, loss of power, and stalling, often requiring repairs or replacements.

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

    Fuel System Malfunction

    14complaints
    High severityFuel system

    The fuel system may fail, causing the engine to stall or lose power, posing a significant safety risk.

  3. 3

    Steering death wobble at highway speeds

    10complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel shakes uncontrollably at highway speeds, leading to loss of control and potential accidents.

  4. 4

    Steering Column Defect

    8complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering column may detach or become unstable, leading to loss of control and potential crashes.

    $200–$1,500est. power-steering / eps repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Back Over Prevention System Failure

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The back over prevention system may fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

  6. 6

    Powertrain Issues

    7complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Multiple reports of powertrain malfunctions including transmission failures, gear assembly issues, and rough shifting.

  7. 7

    Tailgate Malfunction

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, causing damage to the cargo and potentially leading to accidents.

  8. 8

    Engine performance issues including hesitation and loss of power

    4complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    The engine experiences hesitation, loss of power, and reduced fuel efficiency, often requiring repairs or replacements.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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  9. 9

    Transmission slip and hard shifting

    3complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission slips and shifts harshly, leading to loss of power and difficulty in controlling the vehicle.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs labor
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  10. 10

    Wiper system malfunctions leading to poor visibility

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The wiper system malfunctions, causing intermittent or non-functioning wipers and poor visibility during rainy conditions.

Other years & sources

2021 Ford F 350 Super CabAll 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.