Car Defect Radar
Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 22, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

506 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
285

Most reports here involve transmission slipping. Of these, 6 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

transmission slipping 155sudden stalling 41
A recent report: The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was locked and parked on the street with the engine running and unoccupied, the transmission erroneously shifted into…
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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was locked and parked on the street with the engine running and unoccupied, the transmission erroneously shifted into gear and the vehicle drove forward. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into another parked vehicle and landscaping and missed crashing into another vehicle that was driving in the opposite direction. The contact expressed concerns because no one was present inside the vehicle during the failure. The contact stated that the Police Department was contacted but no officers showed up on scene. No injuries were reported. The cause of the failure was not determined. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the PCM needed to be reprogrammed; however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11677796 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Worth reading
86

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 44electrical shorts 9
A recent report: i AM RECEIVING ALERTS ON MY FORD APP STATING THAT IT IS A PARKING AID ALERT BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL ISSE WITHIN THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATES TO SERVICE ENGINE SOON ALERT BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE HAS…
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i AM RECEIVING ALERTS ON MY FORD APP STATING THAT IT IS A PARKING AID ALERT BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL ISSE WITHIN THE VEHICLE. ALSO STATES TO SERVICE ENGINE SOON ALERT BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL ISSUE HAS BEEN DETECTED WITH YOUR VEHICLE. THIS MAY CAUSE THE ENGINE START/STOP FEATURE (IF EQUIPPED) TO NOT WORK. CHECKING ON THIS I FOUND 0 ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE FOR RECALLS. WITH FURTHER CHECKING I WAS INFORMED THAT THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL TO BE DONE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I CAN GET THIS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL. I ALSO NOTICE WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE IN THE MORNINGS THAT IT SMOKES OUT OF BOTH TAILPIPES AND LASTS APPROXIMATELY ONE TO TWO MINUTES. [XXX] [XXX] . THANK YOU. MY EMAIL IS ALSO [XXX] ADDRESS IS [XXX] , EDNA, TEXAS [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11677302 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
16

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.

loss of braking 6software faults 5
A recent report: The passenger side front brake overheated while driving at highway speed. We stopped the truck after smelling the burning odor. The rotor was blue and radiating heat. The driver's side appears…
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The passenger side front brake overheated while driving at highway speed. We stopped the truck after smelling the burning odor. The rotor was blue and radiating heat. The driver's side appears normal. Inspection revealed the lower caliper piston was stuck. The piston boot was removed and significant corrosion was found. Truck has 60,000 miles. We are the original owners.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11666409 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Minor
16

Most reports here involve loss of steering.

loss of steering 5premature wear 5
A recent report: The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a rattling sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that…
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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a rattling sound coming from the front-end of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver’s and passenger’s side shock absorber springs were cracked and fractured, causing damages to several suspension components on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who informed the contact that the shock absorbers and springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11675580 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
12

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 6 mention a crash, 9 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 6premature wear 1
A recent report: The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver’s side air bag cover was cracked along the seem of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the horn was honked, and…
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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver’s side air bag cover was cracked along the seem of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the horn was honked, and the front driver’s side air bag cover fractured. No warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the costs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11606714 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
70

Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

software faults 5fluid leaks 5
A recent report: The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to unlock the doors of the vehicle with the key fob, only the front driver's side door unlocked. There was no warning light…
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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to unlock the doors of the vehicle with the key fob, only the front driver's side door unlocked. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to manually unlock the tailgate, the tailgate failed to unlock as intended. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure could be related to an unknown actuator recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11677251 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Worth reading
21

Most reports here involve fluid leaks. Of these, 1 mention a crash.

fluid leaks 4software faults 1
A recent report: The rear differential exploded while driving without warning. immediate lose of power while traveling 70mph, the explosion blew some hot parts of the differential off the road and started a brush…
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The rear differential exploded while driving without warning. immediate lose of power while traveling 70mph, the explosion blew some hot parts of the differential off the road and started a brush fire.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11677029 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 506 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2020 and 2025, roughly 98 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.