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2020 Ford F 250

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

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Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2026122 · manufacturer campaign 26S17

17 March 2026

Transport Canada lists: F 250 2020–2022 · F 350 2020–2022 · F 450 2020–2022 · F 550 2020–2022 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 24S78 (Transport Canada recall no. 2024-780) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough and the check engine light may turn on. This could also cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 6.7 L diesel engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.

564 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025550 · manufacturer campaign 25SA8

11 October 2025

Transport Canada lists: F 250 2020–2022 · F 350 2020–2022 · F 450 2020–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display correctly. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera system.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the image processing module (IPMB) software.

20,937 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2025494 · manufacturer campaign 25S94

19 September 2025

Transport Canada lists: F 250 2020 · F 350 2020 · F 450 2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the upper steering shaft could separate and cause a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace or repair the upper steering shaft, as necessary.

14,125 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2025360 · manufacturer campaign 25S72

27 June 2025

Transport Canada lists: Bronco 2021–2024 · Ecosport 2020–2021 · Edge 2019–2020 · Escape 2020–2022 · and 18 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

16,575 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2024780 · manufacturer campaign 24S78

20 December 2024

Transport Canada lists: F 250 2020–2022 · F 350 2020–2022 · F 450 2020–2022 · F 550 2020–2022 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough and the check engine light may turn on. This could also cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 6.7 L diesel engine.

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.

24,495 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Safety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2023341 · manufacturer campaign 23C20

9 June 2023

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2018–2023 · F 250 2019–2023 · F 350 2019–2023 · F 450 2019–2023 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the owner's manual doesn't include instructions for how to remove or adjust the head restraint for the centre seating positions. Canadian regulations require this information be included in the owner's manual.

Why it matters

Missing instructions for how to remove or adjust head restraints could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and provide you with an owner's manual insert with instructions for how to remove and adjust the centre seat head restraints.

32,328 vehicles affected in CanadaTruck - Med. & H.D.Compliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022485 · manufacturer campaign 22S51

29 August 2022

Transport Canada lists: F 250 2017–2020 · F 350 2017–2020 · F 450 2017–2020 · Continental 2017–2020

What is wrong

Over time, the coating on the lens for the rearview camera could degrade. If this happens, the rearview camera image may appear foggy or cloudy. Note: This recall only affected vehicles equipped with 360-degree camera systems.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display correctly could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rearview camera.

16,451 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2022197 · manufacturer campaign 22S26

14 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2020–2021 · F 150 2020–2021 · F 250 2020–2022 · F 350 2020–2022 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly.

Why it matters

Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.

77,815 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022193 · manufacturer campaign 22S22

14 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: F 250 2020 · F 350 2020 · F 450 2020 · F 550 2020

What is wrong

On certain trucks, a washer in the transmission could break. If this happens, metal particles could cause the park pawl not to work properly. As a result, the truck could move when the transmission is in Park, and the parking brake is not used. Note: This recall only affects trucks with a 6.7 L diesel engine.

Why it matters

A parked vehicle that rolls away could create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealership to replace a gearset in the transmission.

1,455 vehicles affected in CanadaChassis CabSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2022074 · manufacturer campaign 22S09

17 February 2022

Transport Canada lists: F 250 2017–2022 · F 350 2017–2022

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the insulation under the truck may loosen and damage the driveshaft. If this happens, the driveshaft could break and cause a loss of power to the wheels. A broken driveshaft could also contact the ground and cause a loss of control. Additionally, the truck could move when the transmission is in Park and the parking brake is not used. Note: This recall only affects certain SuperCab and Crew Cab models equipped with a gas engine and an aluminum driveshaft.

Why it matters

A loss of power to the wheels or a loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. A parked vehicle that rolls away could also create the risk of an injury or a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to add new attachments for the underbody insulators. The dealer will also inspect the driveshaft for damage and repair it, as necessary.

20,975 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2021141 · manufacturer campaign 21S10

11 March 2021

Transport Canada lists: Escape 2019 · F 150 2018 · F 250 2018–2020 · F 350 2018–2020

What is wrong

Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure. Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.

Why it matters

A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.

3,082 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2021085 · manufacturer campaign 21C06

19 February 2021

Transport Canada lists: F 150 2021 · F 250 2020–2021 · F 350 2020–2021 · F 450 2020–2021 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain trucks, the windshield may not be properly attached. As a result, the glass can become loose and could separate from the truck in a crash.

Why it matters

A windshield that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to remove and reinstall the windshield.

6,986 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Visual System

Transport Canada recall 2020454 · manufacturer campaign 20C19

24 September 2020

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2020 · Escape 2020 · Expedition 2020 · Explorer 2020 · and 9 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electrical problem with the rearview camera could cause it not to work properly. As a result, the rearview image may be distorted or not display at all.

Why it matters

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rearview camera.

76,576 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2019437 · manufacturer campaign 19C07

29 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Expedition 2019–2020 · Explorer 2018–2020 · F 150 2018–2020 · F 250 2019–2020 · and 4 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash.

Why it matters

A seatback that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection of the driver and front passenger seat recliners. For 2020 model year Explorer and Aviator, dealers will inspect the rear outboard seats. The seat structures will be replaced as required.

70,741 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Ford F 250 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 14 recalls on record for the 2020 Ford F 250. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.