Model year 2020 · Ford

2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 16 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V158000	March 17, 2026	Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
25V686000	October 10, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Software
25V626000	September 19, 2025	Steering › Column
25V442000	June 27, 2025	Back Over Prevention › Software
24V957000	December 20, 2024	Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump
23V420000	June 9, 2023	Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
22V644000	August 26, 2022	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V256000	April 14, 2022	Power Train › Automatic Transmission
22V250000	April 14, 2022	Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
22V087000	February 16, 2022	Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
21V536000	July 15, 2021	Power Train › Axle Assembly
21V155000	March 10, 2021	Tires
21V090000	February 18, 2021	Visibility › Windshield
21V087000	February 18, 2021	Equipment › Other › Labels
20V575000	September 23, 2020	Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
20V365000	June 23, 2020	Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (4) · Power Train (4) · Equipment (2) · Fuel System, Diesel (2) · Visibility (2) · Steering (1) · Structure (1) · Tires (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V158000Manufacturer no. 26S17

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: March 17, 2026
Owner notification: April 7, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 9,839 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: August 13, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, 2021-2022 F600, and 2022 F750 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V957. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

Safety risk

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S17. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 18, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V158000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V686000Manufacturer no. 25SA8

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: October 10, 2025
Owner notification: May 19, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 291,901 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: October 28, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The 360-degree view camera system may not display a rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.

Safety risk

A rearview camera image that does not display properly can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge.This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 30, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 13, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V686000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V626000Manufacturer no. 25S94

Steering › Column

Report received by NHTSA: September 19, 2025
Owner notification: February 20, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 115,539 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: Not reported – September 30, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column upper shaft may detach from the steering column and result in a loss of steering control.

Safety risk

A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the steering column, and repair or replace the upper shaft as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 20, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S94. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 23, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V626000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA: June 27, 2025
Owner notification: September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 200,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: August 2, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V957000Manufacturer no. 24S78

Fuel System, Diesel › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2024
Owner notification: January 23, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 295,449 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.

Safety risk

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V957000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V420000Manufacturer no. 23C20

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA: June 9, 2023
Owner notification: July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 691,133 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Safety risk

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V420000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V644000Manufacturer no. 22S51

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: August 26, 2022
Owner notification: July 14, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 277,040 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

Safety risk

Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V644000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V256000Manufacturer no. 22S22

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: April 14, 2022
Owner notification: April 19, 2023
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 23,165 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism.

Safety risk

Debris lodged within the 'Park' mechanism may prevent the vehicle from achieving or holding 'Park,' increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway and a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace a gearset within the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 19, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S22.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V256000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V250000Manufacturer no. 22S26

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: April 14, 2022
Owner notification: October 21, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 652,996 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V250000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V087000Manufacturer no. 22S09

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA: February 16, 2022
Owner notification: April 7, 2022
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 247,445 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Components: Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft; Structure › Frame And Members › Underbody Shields

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

Safety risk

A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V087000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V536000Manufacturer no. 21S31

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Report received by NHTSA: July 15, 2021
Owner notification: September 3, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27,604 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-350 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-350 Super Duty pickup trucks equipped with 6.7L diesel engines and Dana model 275 rear axles. The rear axle housing may not support the load of the pickup truck and deform, which could result in driveshaft separation.

Safety risk

Driveshaft separation may result in a loss of drive power, or unintended vehicle movement if the vehicle is in park without the parking brake applied, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the axle housing for deformities, and repair or replace the housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall 21S31.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V536000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V155000Manufacturer no. 21S10

Tires

Report received by NHTSA: March 10, 2021
Owner notification: April 27, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 15,769 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

Safety risk

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V155000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V090000Manufacturer no. 21C06

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA: February 18, 2021
Owner notification: April 16, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 79,017 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Components: Visibility › Windshield; Visibility › Windshield › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V090000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V087000Manufacturer no. 21S06

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: February 18, 2021
Owner notification: March 23, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 9,979 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-350 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-Super Duty F350 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine, single rear wheels (SRW), 4X4 Crew Cab, Long Box, and a 12k or 12.4k Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. These vehicles may display overstated payload capacity values on the Tire and Loading Information (TREAD) Label, overstated Accessory Reserve Capacity (ARC) values on the Safety Certification Label, and overstated weight values on the Truck Camper Loading Documentation. If the vehicle is loaded to the payload stated on the TREAD label, it may exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and overload the vehicle.

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Tire and Loading Information Label, Safety Certification Label, and the Truck Camper Loading Document (if applicable), free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S06.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V087000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V575000Manufacturer no. 20C19

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA: September 23, 2020
Owner notification: February 1, 2021
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 620,246 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V575000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V365000Manufacturer no. 20S33

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA: June 23, 2020
Owner notification: July 6, 2020
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 13 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Ford F-250 / F-350 / F-450 Super Duty: January 13, 2020 – February 19, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-250 SD, F-350 SD

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.

Safety risk

An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V365000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 18, 2026.