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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2020 Ford F-350

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

2Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE FORD F-350

The Ford F-350 is a heavy-duty Super Duty pickup aimed squarely at buyers who need serious towing and hauling capability beyond what a half-ton can deliver. Sold as a full-size work truck and family hauler in a range of cab and bed configurations, it competes in one of the most demanding segments on the road. Its buyers tend to be contractors, fleet operators, and truck enthusiasts who prioritize capability above all else.

VERDICT

The 2020 Ford F-350 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a light recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally praise the F-350 for its impressive towing and payload capabilities, noting that it feels refined for a truck of its size and purpose. Interior quality on higher trims draws positive attention, and the driving dynamics are considered composed given the vehicle's scale. Some reviewers note that the size and complexity of the platform can make everyday driving feel demanding for less experienced truck buyers.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY20V599000

Risk: Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the rear axle as a Wide Track axle on vehicles already built. For remaining vehicles, body builders will be given the option to accept the base axle and build a different second unit body that meets Ford's specifications or have the rear axle rebuilt as a Wide Track axle, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mai

Reported 2020-09-30

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER19V633000

Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Reported 2019-08-28

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsPower Train 1

Other F-350 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Ford F-350 2020. Methodology · Disclosure