2020 Ford F-150 Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 682 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-150 overview page.
What owners report
“This appears to be a possible PCM relay failure or electrical system malfunction . This seems to be a documented issue out there on various…”NHTSA complaint 11446715 — filed 01/08/2022
“Every time I drive on the highway at speeds over 45+ mph and a load is on the engine and boost is 5+ psi, the…”NHTSA complaint 11445943 — filed 01/03/2022
“When manually shifting between gears the shifting is a very sudden jolt which results in startling the driver as well as all passengers. This also…”NHTSA complaint 11445571 — filed 12/30/2021
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Ford F-150 have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-150: 310 of 682 complaints on file (45.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-150 have in total?
682 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 18 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
