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2020 Ford F-350 SD drivetrain & axles problems

52 complaints about drivetrain & axles have been filed for the 2020 Ford F-350 SD, which is 21% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
52 21% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
60,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
2 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-350 SD Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 60,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 8 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 3 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 2 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 3 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 2 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 2 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 3 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 2 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 2 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 0 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 60,000 miles
Based on 27 complaints that include mileage. 48% 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 miles8
20k to 40k miles3
40k to 60k miles2
60k to 80k miles3
80k to 100k miles2
100k to 120k miles2
120k to 140k miles3
140k to 160k miles2
160k to 180k miles2
180k to 200k miles0
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 27 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 48% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 2 crashes.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the transmission was shifted into park(P), the vehicle rolled back and crashed into another vehicle. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.

Reported at 5,000 miles, December 2021 Crash

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate and enter into Limp Mode upon depression of the accelerator pedal. The contact stated the wrench warning light had appeared on the instrument panel. The contact called the dealer and was informed that his vehicle was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was given a case number. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Reported at 130,000 miles, September 2022

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