2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 41owner reports
- 108,000median miles
- $8,360median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 27, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
170 of the 263 complaints on this car are about the fuel and propulsion. 41 of those describe stalling, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2020 F-250 Super Duty.
Tick what matches of 41 reports
Stalling on other F-250 Super Duty years
No other F-250 Super Duty model year has enough reports of stalling for a sheet of its own. See every F-250 Super Duty year.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the fuel pump (19 reports).
Recalls and investigations
4 recalls on the fuel and propulsion cover the 2020 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
A washer within the vehicle's transmission can disintegrate, causing metallic debris to become lodged in the 'Park' mechanism.
The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.
All 15 recalls on the 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the fuel and propulsion on the F-250 Super Duty
Low-pressure fuel pump failure. Closed sep 19, 2025, led to recall 25V-455.
Sogefi secondary diesel fuel filter leak. Open.
Power tailgate opens unintended. Closed dec 12, 2019, led to recall 19V-864.
Vehicle commanded engine shutdown. Closed mar 15, 2016, led to recall 15V-175.
Engine stalling. Closed dec 7, 2007, led to recall 07V-553.
Engine stalling. Closed jun 23, 2006.
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head. Closed jan 4, 2006.
Engine compartment fires. Closed aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V-388.
Engine stalling. Closed nov 2, 2005, led to recall 05V-270.
Engine stalling. Closed feb 15, 2005.
Ford f-series dual fuel tank leakage. Closed nov 4, 1999, led to recall 93V-125.
Failure of serpentine belt. Closed may 28, 1996, led to recall 96I-003.
Trns oil cooler line fails. Closed mar 31, 1995.
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf. Closed aug 31, 1994.
Alternator belt failure. Closed jul 29, 1994.
Idle air spd ctrl vlv malf. Closed jul 30, 1993.
Engine compartment fires. Closed aug 20, 1992, led to recall 92V-112.
Transmission fluid fires. Closed jul 5, 1991.
What owners paid
8 of the 41 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $4,500 to $11,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 45,000 and 139,000 miles, from the 22 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“I was traveling down the highway at approximately 55mph when truck suddenly lost power. I was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed as truck would not start. It was later determined that the cp4 high pressure fuel pump grenaded causing complete fuel system replacement costing over $11,000 in repairs. Shards of aluminium was sent throughout the fuel system.”
Filed Aug 27, 2026
“Vehicle experienced loss of power while in travel down a mountain. After inspection by a mechanic, CP4 pump had a catastrophic failure sending metal shards throughout the fuel system. This was less than a month after Fords SAFETY RECALL 24S78 that failed to remedy the problem, but before recall Number26V158 was issued.”
Filed Mar 31, 2026
“My truck lost power on the Highway. Had to coast down the off-ramp and ended up blocking a turning lane when the engine failed to start back up. Called a someone to tow me back to my house and parked it where itâs been there for months since Ford has not yet issued a solution to the recall.”
Filed Jul 26, 2025
“Transmission failure, 10 speed Ford transmission. Failure noted by delayed shifting between gears, and momentary loss of power when accelerating to highway speed. Ford has had numerous failures in its 10 speed transmission, and class action suits have been filed. The quoted repair costs are $8,360, at Seth Wadley Ford in Perry, OK.”
Filed Feb 18, 2025
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 41 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Diesel fuel system or injector problems 36 reports
- Fuel pump failure 34 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 31 reports
- Suspension noise, struts or alignment 29 reports