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2020 Ford F-550 Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2020 Ford F-550 has 3 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2020 Ford F-550

Fuel System
5Powertrain
3Suspension
3

3

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

20V099000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimu...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 8, 2025POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEAt ~93,000 miles, my 2020 Ford F-550 (7.3L “Godzilla” V8) suffered catastrophic engine failure due t...
May 12, 2025POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle ...
Apr 13, 2022POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2020 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the transmission starte...

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