2020 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2020 Ford F-150, 18% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 46,341 miles. The words owners use most often: “oil consumption” (12% of reports).
- 129engine complaints
- 46,341median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $11,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 15 of 129 complaints (12%)
- Shift restart: mentioned in 12 of 129 complaints (9%)
- Auto startstop: mentioned in 9 of 129 complaints (7%)
- Consuming excessive: mentioned in 9 of 129 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2020 Ford F-150 at $11,500, and half of them between $7,350 and $11,900.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2023–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 129 complaints, 3 a fire, 2 an injury.
Ford F-150 engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 | 2 | 17% | — |
| 2025 F-150 | 4 | 4% | — |
| 2024 F-150 | 12 | 6% | 14,000 |
| 2023 F-150 | 27 | 7% | 8,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 38 | 6% | 11,300 |
| 2021 F-150 | 84 | 8% | 25,224 |
| 2020 F-150 | 129 | 18% | 46,341 |
| 2019 F-150 | 321 | 24% | 60,500 |
| 2018 F-150 | 508 | 22% | 59,500 |
| 2017 F-150 | 314 | 22% | 61,000 |
| 2016 F-150 | 317 | 15% | 51,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 264 | 15% | 62,450 |
| 2014 F-150 | 179 | 12% | 73,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 548 | 18% | 55,500 |
| 2012 F-150 | 483 | 27% | 24,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 482 | 22% | 53,000 |
| 2010 F-150 | 107 | 13% | 80,000 |
| 2009 F-150 | 42 | 13% | 100,000 |
| 2008 F-150 | 53 | 14% | 105,000 |
| 2007 F-150 | 105 | 22% | 99,616 |
| 2006 F-150 | 74 | 13% | 99,495 |
| 2005 F-150 | 117 | 11% | 116,500 |
| 2004 F-150 | 92 | 5% | 108,588 |
| 2003 F-150 | 28 | 7% | 138,183 |
| 2002 F-150 | 66 | 8% | 138,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 44 | 4% | 154,500 |
| 2000 F-150 | 23 | 2% | 137,500 |
| 1999 F-150 | 27 | 3% | 160,000 |
| 1998 F-150 | 14 | 1% | 122,778 |
| 1997 F-150 | 15 | 1% | 132,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 3 | 1% | 131,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 2 | 0% | 160,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2020 Ford F-150. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Brought my 2020 Ford F150 2.7L EcoBoost in for mandatory emissions recall 24E12. Vehicle had zero dashboard lights or performance issues prior. Immediately upon completion of the PCM flash, the check engine light activated. When the truck was scanned I am now receiving a P0420 and P0430 catalytic…
The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the engine running, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact's spouse, who was seated in the front passenger seat, saw smoke coming from under the dashboard. The contact's spouse…
My 2020 Ford F-150 (5.0L V8) experienced a sudden loss of engine power and stalled completely while I was driving. In the days leading up to this, the check engine light had illuminated, and I later discovered the vehicle had consumed a severe amount of engine oil â the dipstick read below the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Ford F-150s have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 129 owner complaints about engine for the 2020 Ford F-150 (18% of the 736 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Ford F-150 engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 46,341 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2020 Ford F-150?
Owners report a typical cost of $11,500 (half paid between $7,350 and $11,900), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2020 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “oil consumption”, in 15 of 129 complaints, followed by “shift restart” (12).
Other 2020 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2020 Ford F-150 problems or engine problems across all F-150 years.