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2020 Ford F-250 SD drivetrain & axles problems

Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 74 complaints for the 2020 Ford F-250 SD, 20% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
74 20% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
65,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
0 and 0
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When drivetrain & axles problems show up

Drivetrain & axles complaints by mileage, 2020 Ford F-250 SD Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 65,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 6 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 1 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 1 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 8 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 3 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 3 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 2 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 1 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 65,000 miles
Based on 25 complaints that include mileage. 32% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles6
20k to 40k miles1
40k to 60k miles1
60k to 80k miles8
80k to 100k miles3
100k to 120k miles3
120k to 140k miles2
140k to 160k miles1
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 25 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 32% were reported before 60,000 miles.

None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.

What owners wrote

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 ford f-250. The contact stated that when he starts his truck that when the vehicle switched gears, the transition was rough. There were some times when the vehicle would remain stuck in a certain gear and then have a delay in shifting thus putting a strain on the transmission. When the contact used the vehicle to tow the issue was even worse. They were going to check with the manufacturer and get back with the contact.

Reported at 3,900 miles, September 2020

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while entering light traffic, the transmission became stuck between gears. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond or move. The vehicle was restarted and worked as designed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was related to the transmission.

Reported at 57,000 miles, September 2025

Other problems reported for the 2020 Ford F-250 SD

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