2020 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, while driving 40 MPH approximately two months later, the vehicle was running rough and stalled. The check engine warning light was…”
filed Aug 11, 2026
“Vehicle experienced loss of power while in travel down a mountain. After inspection by a mechanic, CP4 pump had a catastrophic failure sending metal shards throughout the fuel system. This was less than a month after Fords SAFETY RECALL 24S78 that failed to remedy the problem, but before recall…”
filed Mar 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Customer Satisfaction Program 25M01 Certain 2021 Model Year F-150 3.0L Diesel Engine and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty with 6.7L Diesel Engine Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Sensor Replacement, If Required After Dealer…
25M01 · Other · issued Jul 28, 2026
Engine problems in other F-250 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-250 SD | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 17 | 14% |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 11 | 7% |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 26 | 9% |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 15 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford F-250 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.