NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Ford F-350 Safety Record
The 2020 Ford F-350 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
For the 2020 Ford F-350, federal data offers no star ratings; NHTSA has not crash-tested this model year. Consequently, a computed Safety Index is unavailable. The record shows a Light recall and complaint burden. Two recall campaigns have been issued, affecting specific configurations of the vehicle. A single owner complaint, as yet unverified, is on file. This limited data set provides no basis to assess the F-350's crash safety for 2020.
The 2020 Ford F-350 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Ford F-350?
The 2020 Ford F-350 has a notably thin complaint record for a vehicle of its age, with only a single unverified powertrain allegation and no associated crashes or injuries. Two recall campaigns place this model year in the Light burden band, indicating lower recall and complaint activity for its class. One recall affects only a narrow configuration: trucks with 7.3L gas engines paired with ambulance prep packages. The broader seat recliner recall, however, spans multiple Super Duty lines and model years. No tested sibling years exist in our data, so crash-test results from adjacent models are unavailable.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
The 2020 Ford F-350 carries two recall campaigns. The first targets trucks equipped with 7.3L gas engines and ambulance prep packages, covering the axle assembly within the powertrain. The second, shared with a broader range of Super Duty and F-150 trucks from model years 2018 through 2020, addresses the front seat recliner assembly. Neither campaign carries a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory in the data provided.
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 // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Ford F-350?
One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2020 Ford F-350. That single alleged complaint falls under the powertrain component category. It is an unverified consumer allegation, not an established finding, and it is associated with zero reported crashes, zero fires, zero injuries, and zero deaths.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Ford F-350?
Two open recall campaigns affect the 2020 Ford F-350. Prospective owners should verify recall repair status for any specific truck by checking its VIN on nhtsa.gov.
- The 2020 Ford F-350 has no NHTSA crash-test result for this model year, meaning no Safety Index or star ratings exist and no conclusion about crash performance can be drawn from federal test data.
- One of the two recalls is configuration-specific, applying only to 2020 F-350 trucks built with 7.3L gas engines and ambulance prep packages, so buyers should verify their VIN at nhtsa.gov to determine applicability.
- The front seat recliner recall spans a wide range of 2018-2020 Ford Super Duty and F-150 trucks, making it relevant to many 2020 F-350 owners regardless of engine or package choice.
- The single unverified NHTSA complaint for this model year falls under the powertrain component and carries no associated crash, fire, injury, or death reports, though complaints are consumer allegations and not verified findings.
FAQ2020 Ford F-350 safety questions
Was the 2020 Ford F-350 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-350 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2020 Ford F-350. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Ford F-350?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2020 Ford F-350. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Ford F-350 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.