2020 Ford F-350 SD structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2020 Ford F-350 SD — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Box Separation from the box side to the box rear. box integrity compromised. Truck has always been used under the capacity ratings. I have 2 ford doing the same thing.”
filed Mar 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the grill, 350 emblem, and driver’s side mirror had melted. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the…”
filed Apr 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which…Campaign 22V087000 · Feb 16, 2022
Structure problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-350 SD | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 5 | 13% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 3 | 3% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 24 | 12% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford F-350 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.