2020 FORD F-450
1 recalls, 33 complaints - 7 TSBs
19V633000 Aug 28, 2019
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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.
Complaint Statistics
33 total complaints
1 crashes 2 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 7 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 6, 2026
Incident date: Sep 15, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Jeep Wrangler. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact was unable to view the odometer, fuel level, or speedometer. The warning lights were inoperable. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V652000 (EL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 14, 2025
Incident date: Aug 28, 2025
Condensation has appeared in the driver side headlight. It has caused the headlight and blinker to stop working. In addition, several warning lights have appeared on the dash indicating the following operations are no longer working.... Driver Attention Warning System, Forward Safety System, Lane Ch... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 22, 2025
Incident date: Jan 1, 2025
While driving my 2016 Kia Soul Plus on the highway, smoke began coming from the rear of the vehicle. Within seconds, flames were visible. Other drivers flagged me down, and I was able to pull over. I evacuated three dogs from the car, but the vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames and was a total... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 17, 2025
Incident date: Aug 16, 2025
My car have never in an any accident but my distance radar sensor not working. And it’s very risky to drive under this condition and it’s very big safety for me and my life so help me to fix this issue.
POWER TRAIN
May 2, 2025
Incident date: Jan 2, 2025
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced.... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Feb 26, 2025
Incident date: Feb 18, 2025
The driver-side front door sometimes gets stuck and cannot be opened from the outside. Additionally, the left rear door cannot be opened from the inside. This issue has been occurring since [provide the earliest date you remember, e.g., “mid-2023”] and happens intermittently. It poses a serious ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2025
Incident date: Jan 31, 2025
My vehicle was recalled due to safety issues relating to the potential for the high voltage battery to catch fire(Recall H514- 24V633000). The interim fix was to reduce the capability of the vehicle to 80% charge, which negated the need to park away from structures. This was completed by my dealer i... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 3, 2025
Incident date: Jan 23, 2025
Unknown, engine light came on flashing while driving. Car has been repaired by the dealership a few weeks ago and replaced the fuel pump.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 23, 2025
Incident date: Nov 6, 2024
There is a water intrusion on the vehicle that causes water to find its way to the electronic parking/emergency brake Module and causing it to corrode. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership and they have confirmed this. The safety of myself or other motorists on the road may be at risk if the... Read more
STEERING
Aug 19, 2024
Incident date: Jul 29, 2024
The engine failed while my friend was driving. The car is available for inspection. My friend almost got into a car accident because the car started shaking and the steering wheel closed up before the engine completely failed. Additionally, the airbags did not go off. It could've been a fatal acci... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 8, 2024
Incident date: Dec 21, 2023
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 30, 2023
Incident date: Dec 8, 2023
My tailgate came open randomly while pulling a trailer. Ford knows about this issue, but is yet to make a recall and not sure they’re going to cover the damage done to my tailgate. The tailgate randomly came open when I had turned a corner, and when I straightened back out made my truck and traile... Read more
WHEELS
Dec 30, 2023
Incident date: Oct 6, 2023
The vehicle since approximately 45,000 miles had exhibited occasional steering wheel jitter that would go away when traveling at high speeds. In addition to the steering wheel jitter, the vehicle would pull to the right when traveling and required continued contact with the steering wheel. Dealers... Read more
STEERING
Dec 30, 2023
Incident date: Oct 6, 2023
The vehicle since approximately 45,000 miles had exhibited occasional steering wheel jitter that would go away when traveling at high speeds. In addition to the steering wheel jitter, the vehicle would pull to the right when traveling and required continued contact with the steering wheel. Dealers... Read more
STEERING
Dec 30, 2023
Incident date: Oct 6, 2023
I have a 2010 Mercury Milan with only 60000 miles on it and the electric power steering went out. It happened while i was driving causing the car to hard right. The part costs $900 and then it has to be programmed at a dealership. I know there was a recall for this but only for the 2011 model. Aft... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH
Dec 30, 2023
Incident date: Dec 8, 2023
My tailgate came open randomly while pulling a trailer. Ford knows about this issue, but is yet to make a recall and not sure they’re going to cover the damage done to my tailgate. The tailgate randomly came open when I had turned a corner, and when I straightened back out made my truck and traile... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 30, 2023
Incident date: Dec 8, 2023
My tailgate came open randomly while pulling a trailer. Ford knows about this issue, but is yet to make a recall and not sure they’re going to cover the damage done to my tailgate. The tailgate randomly came open when I had turned a corner, and when I straightened back out made my truck and traile... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 17, 2023
Incident date: May 18, 2023
Vehicle difficult to stop, believe it is a bad brake booster.
ENGINE
Feb 7, 2023
Incident date: Oct 1, 2022
My engine is damaged beyond repair. I was driving to work and started to hear a clicking or tapping sound coming from my engine so I called the dealership to make an appt for my car. When I was almost to work (which is an hr commute) my car shut off!! While I was MOVING IN TRAFFIC!!! No warning ligh... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Jul 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 8, 2022
RECALL ON MY F450 with no remedy, Ford will not give me an equivalent replacement - this is putting lives in danger. All of the dash engine lights will come on, no ABS, no traction control, no brakes whatsoever, power loss, will not go over 2k RPM. Then truck will not go into park when it does stop.... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Jul 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 8, 2022
RECALL ON MY F450 with no remedy, Ford will not give me an equivalent replacement - this is putting lives in danger. All of the dash engine lights will come on, no ABS, no traction control, no brakes whatsoever, power loss, will not go over 2k RPM. Then truck will not go into park when it does stop.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 11, 2022
Incident date: Jul 8, 2022
RECALL ON MY F450 with no remedy, Ford will not give me an equivalent replacement - this is putting lives in danger. All of the dash engine lights will come on, no ABS, no traction control, no brakes whatsoever, power loss, will not go over 2k RPM. Then truck will not go into park when it does stop.... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Jun 17, 2022
Sudden acceleration while braking. While towing a gooseneck trailer aprox. 25,000 lbs, with the truck in tow/haul mode and the exhaust/engine brake turned on, started down a long winding 8% grade, could feel the engine brake working as normal, holding the truck from gaining speed, as the truc... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Jun 17, 2022
Sudden acceleration while braking. While towing a gooseneck trailer aprox. 25,000 lbs, with the truck in tow/haul mode and the exhaust/engine brake turned on, started down a long winding 8% grade, could feel the engine brake working as normal, holding the truck from gaining speed, as the truc... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Jun 17, 2022
Sudden acceleration while braking. While towing a gooseneck trailer aprox. 25,000 lbs, with the truck in tow/haul mode and the exhaust/engine brake turned on, started down a long winding 8% grade, could feel the engine brake working as normal, holding the truck from gaining speed, as the truc... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 2, 2021
Vibration at highway speeds aprox. 15,000 miles that continues to worsen to a slight vibration at idle and vibration/bounce/hop at aprox. 30,000 miles, to a violent shake at aprox. 45,000 miles, making it very hard to maintain the control needed to stay in your lane and extremely hard to come to a... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 29, 2022
Incident date: Nov 2, 2021
Vibration at highway speeds aprox. 15,000 miles that continues to worsen to a slight vibration at idle and vibration/bounce/hop at aprox. 30,000 miles, to a violent shake at aprox. 45,000 miles, making it very hard to maintain the control needed to stay in your lane and extremely hard to come to a... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 21, 2022
Incident date: Apr 1, 2022
Front tires on F450 Super Duty are all chopped up, and needing replacement after only 20,000 miles.
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Apr 13, 2022
Incident date: Apr 6, 2022
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and diagnosed with metal shards in the fuel system. The dealer informed the contact that the fuel system kit needed to be replaced but parts were on ba... Read more
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Sep 21, 2021
Incident date: Sep 21, 2021
225/70R 19.5 Cont Hybrid HD3. Truck is a 2021 F450 dually pickup. Mileage on the OEM tires is about 20,000 miles. The tire "blew out" while pulling a horse trailer with 7 horses on board. I personally checked tire pressure before departure. Our driver was able to get to safety without harm. H... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 16, 2021
Incident date: Aug 15, 2021
On two separate occasions, while towing a 5th wheel trailer, the tailgate opened by itself, coming in contact with the 5th wheel while turning. There was no warning or indication that the tailgate had opened. The tailgate was not opened by a person or by a bumping the keyfob -- it opened completely ... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 11, 2021
Incident date: Jul 3, 2021
Unknown. So, on May 30th, 2021 my passenger side main battery blew up for no reason. I took it to Autozone and we checked the system and everything seem fine and had the correct voltage. On July 3, 2021 my truck started smoking. I pulled over, put the truck in park and shut off the truck. I looked ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
May 31, 2021
Incident date: May 31, 2021
Kept smelling faint diesel fuel odor would come and go while driving for 11,000 miles, never saw a leak, then became worse and saw drops on driveway size of a dime. Found a steady drip of fuel only while running from fuel filter under hood above valve cover, replaced filter and leak stopped. Closer ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 FORD F-450
7 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 1 |
| 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
SAN-Vol1 I1
Jun 8, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical serv
21B03-S1
Mar 31, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Certain 2020 Model Year Super Duty F250-F600 Vehicles Equipped with a 10R140 Transmission - Number One Planetary and Ring Gear Assembly- Ref Cust Sat Program 21B03 dated March 3, 2021 In all of the affected vehicles, a distressed No. 1 pla
TSB 20-2272
Aug 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L engine, 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L engine, 2017-2020 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or after 13-May-2017 may exhibit an illuminated malfunctio
20B15
Apr 23, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
In some of the affected vehicles , a piston oil cooler bracket may have been damaged during engine assembly. A damaged piston oil cooler bracket may allow the piston oil cooler to detach. This can lead to low engine oil pressure and may res
SSM 48135
Aug 14, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided
SSM 48130
Aug 9, 2019
130000 VISIBILITY
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
SSM 48130
Aug 9, 2019
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid
FORD F-450 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-450 across all model years (2003, 2020).
29
Total Recalls
165
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FORD F-450 - Year by Year
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