The 2020 Ford F-450 SD has 10 recalls, the most serious involving the high-pressure diesel fuel pump, which can fail and cut drive power without warning, and a steering column upper shaft that can detach and cause complete loss of steering control.
A washer inside the transmission can disintegrate and send metallic debris into the Park mechanism, preventing the vehicle from holding Park and creating a rollaway risk. The windshield on some vehicles was not properly bonded and can separate in a crash. Note that prior repair attempts on the fuel pump defect did not fully resolve the issue for some trucks, so both the original defect and the incomplete repair are covered separately.
Three recalls affect rear visibility: the 360-degree camera lens coating can degrade and produce a foggy image, a poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to show a blank or distorted image, and a software fault can cause the 360-degree system to fail in certain lighting conditions. Wiper arms can also break and leave the windshield uncleared in wet conditions. The final recall covers the owner's manual, which omits instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints, raising the risk of improper positioning in a crash.
At a glance
What can fail
Biodiesel deposits can build up on the fuel pump's internal roller parts, potentially causing the high-pressure fuel pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your engine control computer software at no cost to prevent deposit buildup.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The 360-degree view camera system may fail to display the rearview image properly in certain lighting conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the image processing module software at no charge to fix the camera display issue.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The steering column's upper shaft may detach, causing you to lose steering control of your vehicle.
What the fix does
Your dealer will inspect the steering column and repair or replace the upper shaft at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Biodiesel deposits can build up on the high-pressure fuel pump's internal roller parts, potentially causing the pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your powertrain and transmission control software at no cost to prevent deposit buildup.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing head restraints in certain seating positions, making these vehicles non-compliant with federal head restraint safety standards.
What the fix does
Ford will mail free owner's manual addendums with instructions for adjusting and removing center-position head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-reflective coating on the 360-degree camera system's lens can degrade, causing the rearview camera image to become foggy or cloudy.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield wiper arms can break, causing the windshield wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A washer inside the transmission can break apart, causing metal pieces to jam the Park mechanism.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission gearset at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The windshield may not be properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing, which could cause it to detach in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to display a blank or distorted image intermittently, limiting rear visibility.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
