2020 Ford

F-450

Regular Cab Chassis, DRW, RWD, 8 cyl, 6.7 L, Diesel

Ford F-450: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Heavy Duty Pickup TruckNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Powertrain: DieselNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Fuel: DieselNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 440NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Cyl: 8NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026

Efficiency

Fuel economy: Not EPA-ratedMost heavy-duty trucks and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight rating) are exempt from EPA fuel economy testing, so no official MPG exists for this vehicle.

Dimensions & capacity

Seat rows: 2NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 1
Owner complaints: 25 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries: 1

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

Backup camera
Standard

Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

19V633000 Aug 28, 2019 SEATSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford…

Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Consequence: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Vehicles covered (all models): 639,137

Full notice

Source: NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL24%
POWER TRAIN15%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER12%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9%
ENGINE6%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 33 total.

Ford F-450: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

PE24014Openopened May 9, 2024FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
RQ21001opened Jan 15, 2021STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Power Tailgate Release Systems

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.