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2020 Ford F-150

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 F.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2020 Ford F-150 is built on Ford's 150 platform and is equipped with an Automatic (S10) transmission, carrying EPA ratings of 21 mpg city, 28 mpg highway, and 24 mpg combined. Its reliability record shows 506 owner complaints and seven recalls, with Power Train issues representing the top reported area. Against the model's tracked complaint history from 1990 to 2009—which ranged from a low of 21 complaints in 1990 to a high of 2,991 in 1997—the 2020 figures fall outside that window and should be read as an early snapshot rather than a long-term verdict.

Model year2025202420232020

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy21/28/24 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size275/55R20OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length161.4 in
Overall width69.3 in
Overall height65 in
Wheelbase99.2 in
Curb weight3020 lb
Track (front / rear)59.8 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined21 / 28 / 24 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelDiesel

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.30 sec — 2020 F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2020F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.90 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(93 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Limited SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed)(87 octane) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.50 sec450 hp4x4
2019F-150 Lariat FX4 Power Stroke SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.0L Turbo Diesel V67.90 sec16.10 sec250 hp4x4
2019F-150 XL SuperCrew (5'7.1" Bed) 3.3L V67.90 sec16.10 sec290 hp4x4
2021F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (37 Performance Pack) (5'7.1" Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec14.00 sec450 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs.

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.63 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity4.06 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 24.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260; Rear: .886
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.0 inch lbs. one bolt at a time., Step 2: 44.0 inch lbs. one bolt at a time., Step 3: 89.0 inch lbs. one bolt at a time.9 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 & 771 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°71 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
153.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°53 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 24.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°24 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°15 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°17 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°17 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 28.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 105°15 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°, Step 3: 45°37 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 60°15 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 180°30 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-630 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°, Step 3: Side Bolts: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Side Bolts: 90°20 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°89 in
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189.0 inch lbs., Step 2: Bolts 1-3: 89.0 inch lbs.89 in

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The federal complaint record shows complaints peaked in 1997 at 2,991 and then generally declined, falling to the low‑hundreds range by 2009 (324 complaints that year). Recalls and investigations followed a similar downward trend after the late‑1990s spike. Because the supplied year‑by‑year data ends in 2009, there are no federal complaint, recall, investigation, or TSB figures for the 2020 model year to place it within that arc. Consequently, the data do not specify whether the 2020 F‑150 continues the declining trend, shows a reversal, or remains stable. Without additional information, a definitive judgment on whether 2020 is a good year to buy cannot be made from this dataset alone.

7
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
208
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
506
Owner complaints
17 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’90’91’92’93’94’95’96’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 506 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train160
Engine55
Unknown Or Other35
Visibility32
Electrical System28
Visibility/Wiper15
Power Train,Engine14
Forward Collision Avoidance7

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 208 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 537642025-05-13Power TrainSome 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025…
24B47 S12025-05-10Unknown Or OtherCERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
TSB 25-21262025-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service…
SSM 534952025-03-14Unknown Or OtherSome 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
TSB 25-20182025-02-10Unknown Or Other"Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

Does the 2020 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 7 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F get?

EPA figures are 21 city / 28 highway / 24 combined mpg.