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2020 Ford F 350

Based on reports from 208 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
208
Crashes
8
Fires
2
Recalls
2
TSBs
5
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 208 complaints, 8 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine revs at slow speeds

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

flat spot no power doesnt know what gear to go in

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

super duty lug nuts swelling

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

44 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 52K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

35
0–30K
19
30–60K
9
60–90K
6
90–120K
12
120–150K
10
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (35 reports) • Median: 52K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (44 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain44 (21%)
Fuel System35 (17%)
Steering31 (15%)
Other18 (9%)
Engine12 (6%)
Suspension10 (5%)
Structure:body9 (4%)
Electrical6 (3%)

2020 Ford F 350: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 21% of all reports filed for the 2020 Ford F 350, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 52,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 52K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2020 Ford F 350, with 35 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2020 Ford F 350, with 31 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2020 Ford F 350, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

19
20
22
21
28
22
32
23
28
24
75
25
4
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2020 Ford F 350. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

19V633000Oct 2019

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

20V599000Jan 2021

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-350 trucks equipped with 7.3L gas engines and ambulance prep packages. These vehicles were ordered with Wide Track rear axles, but were built with base (narrower) axles. Depending on the body installed by the body builder, the inner tires on the dual wheel rear axle may contact the body.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Ford F 350 is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 208 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2020 Ford F 350: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2020 Ford F 350?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2020 Ford F 350 is related to the drivetrain, with 44 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2020 Ford F 350 reliable?
The 2020 Ford F 350 has 208 complaints, 8 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2020 Ford F 350 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2020 Ford F 350 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2020 Ford F 350 has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 350 problems start?
Based on 91 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 52,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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