The 2020 Ford F-450 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 639,137 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, diesel. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SEATS19V6330002019-08-28639,137 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are…
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
7
POWER TRAIN
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1fires
ENGINE
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-450. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.…”
“The contact owned a 2020 ford f-450. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle had driven independently sideways and then into a deep ditch before coming to…”
“Vehicle caught fire. Fire in the engine compartment after heavy fuel smell/odor.”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-450. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the engine ran for several minutes before the vehicle independently shut off. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-450. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle, with the "reduced engine power" message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the highway, and the vehicle shut…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-450. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting, the "low fuel pressure" message was displayed. The contact…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-450. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel). The contact stated that while hauling an rv at 65 mph, with the cruise control feature activated, the message that the "engine has stopped - pull over immediately" was…”
“The contact owns a 2020 ford f-450 the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 24v957000 (fuel system, diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe…
InvestigationPE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe…
InvestigationRQ21001 Opened 2021-01-15 · closed 2024-01-10
Power Tailgate Release Systems
In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in…
InvestigationRQ21001 Opened 2021-01-15 · closed 2024-01-10
Power Tailgate Release Systems
In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in…
InvestigationRQ21001 Opened 2021-01-15 · closed 2024-01-10
Power Tailgate Release Systems
In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in…
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Ford F-450 as of
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