2020 Ford F-150 power train problems

331 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford F-150 — 47% of all complaints for this model year.

331

Power Train complaints

47%

share of all complaints

59,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

8 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Transmission failed. Truck jerks at stop. Transmission went out at 68,000 miles. My dad has a 2019 with same problem and went out at 72,000 miles. Someone needs to hold ford accountable for this. Extended warranty didn't want to pay the full price. Now I am out of pocket $1,800. Going to file a…”
filed Aug 4, 2026
“Transmission….very hard shifting and unexpected downshifting at random times. Needs to be a recall and fix on transmission.”
filed Aug 1, 2026
“While driving truck down highway with cruise set at 68mph . I was in a bit of incline( not towing) vehicle violently downshifted from 10th to 1st . Service powertrain wrench came up on dash . Vehicle was derated . I came to a stop and shut down key off restarted . Vehicle operated normally again. Took vehicle to ford…”
filed Aug 1, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

For 2017 2026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the…
SSM 54592 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 17, 2026
Certain 2018-2020 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped With 3.3L Engines Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
25E10 · Emissions · issued Dec 13, 2025