NHTSA Complaint #11718603 — 2020 FORD F-150

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

Check any vehicle history by VIN - Free vehicle history report

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11718603
Vehicle	2020 FORD F-150
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	February 10, 2026
Date Filed	February 17, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

There is a terrible noise during startup and it appears to be the same cam phaser issue that many Ford F150 owners are experiencing. I think it's been going on for awhile but I generally remote start it so it can warm up a bit before I jump in and go. Within the last week I remote started it when I was close by and the noise is not good. It sounds like the motor is ready to blow for a few seconds then goes away.

Related Complaints for the 2020 FORD F-150

Other ENGINE Complaints

#11719371 — February 20, 2026 — 2020 F150 with only 63000 miles has a failed transmission. The truck doesn't shift gears properly, gets stuck in gear...

#11717600 — February 12, 2026 — Ford is aware of the engine failure on the 2020 Ford F-150 5 liter Coyote V8 models. These vehicles consume excessiv...

#11717195 — February 11, 2026 — While driving the truck automatically down shifted. If I drove move 20 MP it would shift. The truck would not go in...

#11716024 — February 5, 2026 — I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious transmission failure on my 2020 Ford F-150. At approximately 68,00...

#11714853 — February 1, 2026 — I am writing to provide supplemental information regarding my existing safety complaints (IDs XXXand XXX). This updat...

Recent Complaints for the 2020 FORD F-150

#11719371 — POWER TRAIN — February 20, 2026 — 2020 F150 with only 63000 miles has a failed transmission. The truck doesn't shift gears properly, gets stuck in gear...

#11719256 — POWER TRAIN — February 19, 2026 — I bought a 2020 Ford F150 XL with 83,000 miles on 27 JAN 2026 from a local Phil long Kia dealership. I started to not...

#11718807 — POWER TRAIN — February 18, 2026 — While driving my F-150 I made a turn and when I went to accelerate again, the truck acted like it was in neutral - wo...

#11718245 — POWER TRAIN — February 16, 2026 — The vehicle transmission is slamming when the vehicle decelerates. I can feel the jerking in the vehicle. I am conc...

#11718351 — POWER TRAIN — February 16, 2026 — Transmission downshifted on the interstate and overheated. Wouldn’t go back in to gear. Was in the passing lane and e...