2020 FORD F-350 SD Complaints

ACCESSORY PROTOCOL MODULE (APIM)- faulty, there is a service bulletin for the 2020 F superduty trucks when the APIM fails the stereo locks up of goes black which is causing distracted driver to reset during driving to get the GPS directions working. The voice over does not work and have to input address manually. The phone sync does not work and cannot get the original owner out of the system even through Ford pass relating to possible theft and or changing the door code. The interior Ambiant lights do not work and I am concerned the adaptive cruise control and crash alert might be a major concern if not replaced. My Ford dealer has deemed my APIM is bad and unable to update the software and GPS and was quoted over $1500 to replace on my truck.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated while placing the vehicle in park (P), he observed that the vehicle was rolling back. Additionally, the vehicle was shifting to a lower gear unintentionally. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V256000 (Power Train) The manufacturer was informed of the failure but had advised the contact that his VIN was not part of the vehicle VIN selection. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was significantly foggy. Additionally, the contact stated that the third brake light camera image was significantly foggy. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that both cameras needed to be replaced. The dealer related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 22S52; however, the vehicle was not covered due to the manufactured date. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

My 2020 Ford F-350 has had an occasional problem with the transmission since shortly after I purchased it. It started with sticking in gear occasionally to the point where the engine RPM's would stay very high but not shift even when pushing the accelerator even more. It just would not come out of it. The dealer didn't find any issue and the issue subsided a bit, but in the last 6-8 months, it has noticeably shifted hard into drive, but not when shifting into reverse. Putting it in drive even with the brake depressed hard to the floor, it jolts forward and shakes the entire truck. When downshifting, it sometimes does it so hard that it feels like a vehicle hit the rear of the truck. There is nothing smooth about this truck with the behavior this transmission is showing. I changed the fluid and filter 6 weeks ago and it's the same. It also occasionally revs up when accelerating as you turn a corner and it "catches." I am mostly a daily driver that occasionally tows a boat or snowmobile trailer. Non-commercial user.

The steering column has failed causing steering wheel separation from the steering column. The issue happened simply driving down the road almost causing a loss of control of the vehicle. Vehicle has been at a local dealership currently and they are stating there is no active recall for this model year vehicle and ford is not responsible for repairs due to being outside of my warranty by approx. 2k miles. It is open knowledge that the same issue is happening on newer model year vehicles with a recall in effect.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V536000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer and a secondary dealer, Galpin Ford (15505 Roscoe Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343); were contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH MY TRANSMISSION. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN POTEAU, OKLAHOMA. I WAS INFORMED THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES AS THE TRANSMISSIONS THAT WERE ON A RECALL LIST, YET MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ONE ON THE LIST. I DID RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD IN 2022 TIMEFRAME, BUT WAS NOT HAVING ISSUES AT THE TIME I RECEIVE THE NOTICE. ON AUGUST 15, 2024, I CONTACTED FORD HEADQUARTERS AND WAS TOLD... "YOUR VEHICLE DOES INDEED FIT THE CRITERIA OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, BUT YOUR VIN NUMBER IS NOT ON THE LIST OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. WE CANNOT TELL YOU WHY YOUR VEHICLE IS NOT ON THAT LIST, BUT I WOULD SUGGESTED THAT YOU CONTACT (NHTSA) AND ASK FOR YOUR VIN BE ADDED TO THE LIST. I RECOMMEND YOU DO THAT AS SOON AS WE HANG UP." THE MOMENT I ENDED THE CALL WITH FORD HEADQUARTERS, I CONTACT A REPRESENTATIVE WITH (NHTSA) AS RECOMMENDED. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THE FIRST STEP, TO FILE A CLAIM. SO THATS WHERE IM AT NOW. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT MY VIN NUMBER BE ADDED TO THE LIST OF RECALLS ON THE DOCUMENT ATTACHED, SEEING MY TRUCK FITS ALL ASPECTS OF THE CURRENT RECALL. THANK YOU AND HAVE A BLESSED DAY! MY VEHICLE: F350- SUPER DUTY MODEL YEAR: 2020 MANUFACTURING PLANT : KENTUCKY BUILD DATE: MAY 2020 ENGINE TYPE: 6.7L DIESEL ENGINE TRANSMISSION TYPE: 10R140 TRANSMISSION VIN: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Transmission unrepaired recall has not been completed or mentioned by manufacturer or dealer. I had to replace transmission ones and fix it again. After last fix transmission fluid is still leaking.

Ford 10R140 Transmission Issues: Transmission has harsh engagement, clunks and slams into gear. Transmission gets stuck in between gears while in motion at all speeds while driving on city streets or on the freeway. Transmission LURCHES forward when shifting from park into drive even when applying the brake and when the parking brake is engaged. This transmission is UNSAFE and UNRELIABLE!!!!

The contact owned a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, towing a boat he heard a loud popping noise. The contact stated that the rear wheels were locked in place, and skid. The vehicle whiplashed and the right side of the vehicle collided with the guard rail and came to a stop and inspected. The contact observed condensation under the middle and rear of the vehicle and the drive shaft lying on the ground. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. No medical attention was needed. The vehicle was towed to a lot where it was deemed totaled. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.