Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2020 Ford F-450. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗Reduced Seat Back Strength/FMVSS 202 & 207
- Summary
- 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 certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
- 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.
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Owner complaints (24)
24 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The fuel system is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 8 | 33.3% |
| Power train | 5 | 20.8% |
| Unknown or other | 4 | 16.7% |
| Electrical system | 3 | 12.5% |
| Engine | 2 | 8.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 8.3% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 4.2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 4.2% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 4.2% |
| Steering | 1 | 4.2% |
How 2020 compares with other F-450 years
Best and worst F-450 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 9 | 2 |
| 2012 | 14 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 |
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 4 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 |
| 2019 | 20 | 4 |
| 2020 | 24 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2020 Ford F-450 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2020 Ford F-450 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 19V633000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2020 Ford F-450 problems?
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA. Fuel system (8), Power train (5), Unknown or other (4) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2020 F-450 compare with other years?
Among the 2011–2020 Ford F-450 model years at least five years old, the 2014 drew the fewest complaints (3) and the 2020 the most (24). The 2020 drew 24. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.