2020 Ford F-150 safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
19
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
11
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 12 report injuries (16 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2020 Ford F-150 vehicles were involved in 217 fatal crashes with 75 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskWhen the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the… · Jun 9, 2026
- Crash riskA software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the… · Jun 27, 2025
- Crash riskAir bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard · Nov 8, 2024
- Crash riskWindshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail · Apr 14, 2022
- Crash riskDue to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently… · Sep 23, 2020
- Fire riskAn incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive… · Aug 10, 2020
- Crash riskTransmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the… · Apr 3, 2020
- Crash riskDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking… · Feb 21, 2020