2020 Ford F-350 SD power train problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford F-350 SD — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle extended cranking without starting while the vehicle is parked, and once started it was loss of motive power while driving and almost was in accident because of this. Sheehy ford see its a recall and see its exactly what the recall is stating but refusing to fix it and want to charge almost…”
filed Aug 20, 2026
“The transmission began malfunctioning by having hard shifting issues and losing power in some gears. An indicator on the dash lit up resembling a mechanics open-end wrench. Research online showed that the vehicle should not be driven and taken immediately to a mechanic or dealership. If driven…”
filed Jul 1, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to…Campaign 22V256000 · Apr 14, 2022
- Rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could…Campaign 21V536000 · Jul 15, 2021
- Transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle…Campaign 20V365000 · Jun 23, 2020
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes 25-2549. Reason for update: To add 2020 model year chassis cab vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator…
TSB 26-2216 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 6, 2026This article supersedes TSB 24-2249 to update the claim quantity of the torque converter nuts, part number and claim quantity of the front support assembly bolt washers, and part number change of the fluid pan from the…
TSB 26-2088 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 5, 2026For 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
Power Train problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-350 SD | 6 | 14% |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 14 | 13% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 10 | 10% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 12 | 3% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 17 | 8% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford F-350 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.