2020 Ford F-150 MPG
EPA ratings for the 2020 Ford F-150 run from 15–21 mpg in town to 18–29 on the highway, or 16–24 combined, depending on which of its 17 versions you look at.
The most efficient pairs the 3.0-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive, at 24 mpg combined. At the other end, the 3.5-liter turbo 6-cylinder engine with an automatic transmission and four-wheel drive manages 16 mpg combined, 8 mpg less. That is 1 mpg lower than the best gasoline 2019 version (25 mpg).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | Diesel · 420 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Diesel · 424 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD XL/XLT | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 21 | 28 | 24 | Diesel · 430 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 22 | Gasoline or E85 · 409 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular · 402 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 25 | 22 | Diesel · 466 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 3.3 L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Gasoline or E85 · 439 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular · 444 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Gasoline or E85 · 467 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 23 | 19 | Regular · 468 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 2WD Limited | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Regular · 466 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD Limited | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Regular · 467 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 2WD FFV BASE PAYLOAD LT | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 16 | 21 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 494 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 21 | 18 | Gasoline or E85 · 506 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 Pickup 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular · 488 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS | 5.0 L 8-cyl | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 20 | 17 | Gasoline or E85 · 523 g CO₂/mi |
| F150 RAPTOR 4WD | 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 | Regular · 540 g CO₂/mi |
2020 Ford F-150 fuel cost per year
Driving 15,000 miles a year on regular gasoline at the September 2026 U.S. average of $4.36 a gallon, the 2020 Ford F-150 costs about $2,970 a year to fuel in its most efficient form (22 mpg combined), or roughly 20 cents a mile.
The thirstiest priced version (16 mpg combined) comes to about $4,080 a year, $1,110 more.
This is an estimate from EPA combined mpg and the EIA national average price; your cost depends on how and where you drive and on local prices.
2020 Ford F-150 specs
The EPA lists 5 engine choices for the 2020 Ford F-150: 3.5 L 6-cyl turbo, 3.0 L 6-cyl turbo, 5.0 L 8-cyl, 2.7 L 6-cyl turbo and 3.3 L 6-cyl. It came with an automatic transmission, in four-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive versions. For fuel-economy purposes it sits in the EPA's "Standard Pickup Trucks" class.
| Engine size (L) | Cylinders | Transmissions | Drive | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 5 |
| 3.0 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 5.0 L | 8 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 4 |
| 2.7 L turbo | 6 | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
| 3.3 L | 6 | Automatic (S6) | Rear-Wheel Drive; Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 2 |
2020 Ford F-150 problems
As of October 2026, NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) holds 739 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford F-150.
Power train is the most-reported area (39% of component mentions), followed by engine (14%) and electrical system (9%).
Spread over its time on sale, that is 105 complaints a year: fewer than the 2019 (166 a year) and the 2021 (214 a year).
That ranks 13th of 17 Ford F-150 model years (2008–2024), counting from the most complaints per year.
Of the 739, 21 mention a crash, 4 a fire and 14 an injury.
| Component | Mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 359 | 39% |
| Engine | 130 | 14% |
| Electrical system | 88 | 9% |
| Unknown or other | 86 | 9% |
| Visibility | 39 | 4% |
| Forward collision avoidance | 32 | 3% |
| Visibility/wiper | 25 | 3% |
| Structure | 22 | 2% |
| Service brakes | 18 | 2% |
| Vehicle speed control | 17 | 2% |
| Back over prevention | 16 | 2% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 12 | 1% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 1% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 1% |
| Air bags | 10 | 1% |
| Steering | 10 | 1% |
| Suspension | 9 | <1% |
| Lane departure | 6 | <1% |
| Exterior lighting | 5 | <1% |
| Wheels | 5 | <1% |
| Seats | 4 | <1% |
| Parking brake | 3 | <1% |
| Seat belts | 3 | <1% |
| Gasoline fuel system | 2 | <1% |
| Hydraulic service brakes | 2 | <1% |
| Tires | 2 | <1% |
| Buckle chest clip | 1 | <1% |
| Padding insert | 1 | <1% |
What owners told NHTSA
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with children inside the vehicle, the transmission shifted erratically and began shuddering. The vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. …
The Transmission has failed. Hard shifting, random gear switching while driving at any speed. i put it in reverse and it went forward while in reverse. it slows itself down while on the highway. …
It had been raining hard for a few days. Husband was taking truck down hwy 98 to a drs appointment an hour away. …
2020 Ford F-150 recalls
The 2020 Ford F-150 has been the subject of 11 recall campaigns.
The most recent, campaign 26V373000 from June 2026, concerns exterior lighting.
Back over prevention accounts for 2 of the 11 campaigns, more than any other area.
20V575000 · September 23, 2020 · Back over prevention
Problem: Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge.
20V467000 · August 10, 2020 · Electrical system
Problem: An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.
Risk: Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge.
20V197000 · April 3, 2020 · Power train
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge.
19V903000 · December 18, 2019 · Tires
Problem: The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
Risk: The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | F-150 years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V373000 | June 9, 2026 | Exterior lighting | 2018–2020 |
| 25V442000 | June 27, 2025 | Back over prevention | 2019–2020 |
| 24V852000 | November 8, 2024 | Equipment | 2018–2024 |
| 22V250000 | April 14, 2022 | Visibility | 2020–2021 |
| 20V097000 | February 21, 2020 | Exterior lighting | 2018–2020 |
| 19V805000 | November 12, 2019 | Electrical system | 2019–2020 |
| 19V633000 | August 28, 2019 | Seats | 2018–2020 |
Safety ratings
NHTSA crash-tested 6 versions of the 2020 Ford F-150; the best overall score is 5 out of 5 stars.
Its Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD, Supercab PU/EC 2WD, Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD and Supercab PU/EC 4WD versions scored 4 stars overall.
| Version tested | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab PU/RC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 2WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 2WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Regular Cab PU/RC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Supercab PU/EC 4WD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Super Crew PU/CC 4WD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Crash-test photos: NHTSA (public domain). NHTSA can reuse a test for later model years of the same design.
Compared with other years
Complaints per year on sale divide each model year's NHTSA complaints by the years since it went on sale, so older and newer Ford F-150s can be compared fairly. Among other 2020 models in the EPA's standard pickup trucks class, the 2020 Ram 1500 (26 mpg) and 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 (27 mpg) come closest on combined fuel economy.
| Year | Best mpg | Complaints | Per year on sale | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 | 1,460 | 145 | 18 |
| 2018 | 25 | 2,325 | 256 | 19 |
| 2019 | 25 | 1,341 | 166 | 9 |
| 2020 | 24 | 739 | 105 | 11 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1,299 | 214 | 29 |
| 2022 | 25 | 814 | 161 | 23 |
| 2023 | 25 | 510 | 125 | 13 |
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FAQ
Is the 2020 F-150 a good car?
We don't rate cars, but the official data gives a picture. The 2020 Ford F-150 has 105 NHTSA complaints per year on sale (13th most of 17 model years), 11 recall campaigns, a best overall crash rating of 5 stars and up to 24 mpg combined from the EPA.
What are common 2020 F-150 problems?
The components owners report most to NHTSA are power train (359), engine (130) and electrical system (88). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many recalls does the 2020 F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns. To see whether a recall is still open on a specific car, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2020 F-150 get?
The EPA rates the versions at 16–24 mpg combined (15–21 city, 18–29 highway).
How much does it cost to fuel a 2020 F-150 per year?
About $2,970 a year for 15,000 miles in its most efficient form, up to about $4,080 for the thirstiest version, using EPA mpg and the September 2026 U.S. average regular gasoline price of $4.36 a gallon (EIA).