2020 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2020 Ford F-150?
357 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2020 Ford F-150, 49% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 24,000–97,000 miles. 1 recall covers this area.
357 complaints 49% of all 2020 complaints 59,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (91 of 357). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
Gear position indication (PRNDL)
The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver. If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge.
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Other 2020 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2020 Ford F-150 transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission, control module (TCM / PCM / TECM) and axle assembly.
At what mileage do 2020 Ford F-150 transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 24,000–97,000 miles. The middle value is about 59,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2020 Ford F-150 transmission problems?
Yes: 20V197000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which F-150 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2013 F-150, with 1,342 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.