2020 Ford F-250 SD electrical problems

Filed Mar 25, 2026 · Electrical · TX · fire

I was driving the truck and suddenly smoke came out from behind the radio. I stopped and checked and saw that the truck was on fire. I immediately tried to turn it off with the few water bottles that I had with me. I had no luck and the entire truck burned up.

Filed Feb 27, 2026 · Electrical, Steering · GA

Good Morning, Ms. Edds My name is [XXX] . I spoke to you a few years back in regards, to a vehicle I had. Well, today I am writing about another situation . I have a 2020 Ford F250 vin [XXX] . Since purchasing this vehicle, I have had recall after recall on it and getting nowhere with Ford Motor Company Customer Service Division. I have a local dealership that I have taken it to Spalding Ford who does not take the time to look at the vehicle when I tell them there is an issue and what it is doing all they do is make 1 excuse after another and then about a week or so goes by and I get a recall letter about the issue I just complained about. The last time it was at this dealership they cracked my windshield and said they get back with me about getting it fixed so far nothing and I have called a number of times and now being told they had no idea about it. It has been several months but guess that is going to have to fall on me because no one wants to take accountability of their own actions. I have 3 outstanding recalls in which I complained about before the recall came into effect. I contacted a dealership located in the next county over who willingly sent a tech to my house for a recall when the tech got here he was unable to fix the recall do to the Ford Motor Company Customer Service Division running errors in their system and was unable to do the update. I have also complained about having steering issues and was told no there is nothing wrong but then all of a sudden, I received a recall letter. I am an average John Doe trying to take care of my [XXX] grandson and my [XXX} husband this is supposed to be my dependable vehicle for us I cannot just go out and trade it in and lose all the money I have placed into it already I don't have the funds or means to do that. I called and talked with the recall department and the gentleman i spoke with was really concerned and tansfered me to someone who didnt want to fix it INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 25, 2025 · Electrical, Visibility · NY

Rear camera displays a black distorted image for roughly 5 seconds, then a completely black screen meanwhile instructing to contact dealer. Dealer says that even though Ford announced a 15 year extended warranty, it is not attached to any VINs. Therefore they will not honor their statement from the Chief Operating Officer on October 22, 2025 on the Ford website. Dealer at Metro Ford advised me there was no way possible to escalate case, or send an email for guidance on the issue. Refused.

Filed Sep 23, 2025 · Electrical · TX

Sync Infotainment system freezes and has the same symptoms as listed in the recall that was issued in May of 2025. The screen will occasionally freeze when powering up or even driving, resulting in loss of use of navigation. Infotainment screen will also occasionally freeze when in reverse not showing accurate information from the back up camera.

Filed Aug 9, 2025 · Electrical · MN

Parked at gas station, after fueling attempted to start with key and engine started but electrical systems did not register that vehicle had started. Turned engine off but engine continued running. Additional attempts to start vehicle made no difference -- engine continued running but vehicle could not be shifted out of Park. Called dealer and was advised to pull fuel pump fuse to stop engine. Towed to dealer and dealer determined that water had indruded into battery junction box and junction box needed to be replaced at owner expense. Ford Technical Service Bulletin 20-2298

Filed Jul 31, 2025 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed junction box due to water intrusion. The contact was informed that the junction box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jun 24, 2025 · Brakes, Electrical · 38,800 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that a trailer was hitched to the vehicle during the failure. The contact stated that the trailer brakes was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving in the driveway. The contact was able to safely stop and park the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V401000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V132000 (Electrical System); however, the VIN was not included in the recalls. The failure mileage was approximately 38,800.

Filed Jan 28, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · 139,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while stopped in the driveway, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The hill assist, traction control, brake, fuel empty, and the engine overheating warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle went into battery-saving mode. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a claim and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2024 · Electrical · OH

Drivers door will not unlock at times, the others do. The door also will not latch at times making it unsafe to drive, Have to lock and unlock with remote and keys until it resets. Only 46,000 miles. started doing it a year ago but has gotten worse. I know Forfd has had a history of problems and extended warranty on 2017 Super Duty for this problem.

Filed Mar 26, 2024 · Electrical · TX

Truck turned off while driving on freeway and would not turn on was told it was battery replaced it did not fix it turn off while pulling trailer took it back to dealer after further search thwy foumd a bulletin and its a fuse box that gets corroded not properly sealed moister gets in and causes problem a safety problem people can wreck you from behined or catch on fire for electrical short in fuse box.