2020 FORD F-150 Complaints

The forward collision warning system has malfunctioned. Every time the engine is started the forward collision warning system comes on and says the system is not working and you must press the ok button twice to clear message.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted from first to fourth gear, then back to first then to seventh gear, and back to fourth gear. The contact stated that while driving downhill and attempting to shift between gears, the contact had to shift between gears slowly and carefully or the transmission would shift independently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall; however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,970.

Very hard shifting while driving and hesitates shifting while driving; both upshifting and downshifting. Occasionally gets stuck in a lower gear when driving. Hesitates when shifting between drive and reverse. Has progressively gotten worse over time.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact became aware of a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that the gear shifter would remain in neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly stalled but was able to be restarted after approximately 13 minutes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after parking on an incline with the engine running, the contact exited the vehicle and moments later the vehicle reversed and crossed a busy road before driving into ditch. The contact stated that during the failure the vehicle nearly collided with a second vehicle while crossing the road. Prior to the failure, the vehicle experienced electrical failures causing the check engine, ABS, Hill Descent and Traction Control warning lights to intermittently flash on and off. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 159,283.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking, and the engine was making grinding sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Cam Phaser Replacement); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned, and the shifter display failed to indicate the proper gear while coming to a stop. Additionally, while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the transmission was in fifth gear and vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission CDF drum was faulty and informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 116,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission experienced hard shifting and fluttering while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.

On or about April 2024, the "check engine" light came on in my 2020 Ford F-150. My vehicle was just becoming due for re-registration. I had the code for the check engine light checked at my parts dealer and double checked at the maintenance facility I was having services done. The check engine code was for the catalytic converter. I had the catalytic converter and O2 sensors replaced at my service provider, the check engine light was extinguished and the codes had been removed, the vehicle emissions no longer reported on the service/inspection station and the vehicle passed the emissions/safety check for re-registration. In less than one month, the check engine light came on again, with the exact same codes that identify the catalytic converter failing. Both the parts dealer and the service provider tell me that it's impossible. Further checking by the service provider with Ford motor Company service center have told my service provider that my vehicle needs to have the onboard computer system erased and re-installed at my cost because only Ford has the program to do it at their service centers exclusively. This problem seems to be appearing with other Ford vehicles of the same year and engine size. I personally stood in line behind another man who was reporting a problem with his vehicle with the check engine light. Jokingly, I made the comment, "It must be a Ford" and he turned around and asked me "How did you know?" His vehicle is a 2020 Ford van that was parked outside next to my truck. It also has a 5.0 liter V8. Currently, I am awaiting an appointment at either Casa Ford or Visa Ford, the earliest opportunity for them to reprogram the onboard computer system.