2020 Ford F150 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 11 2020 Ford F150 recalls, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Exterior Lighting, HeadlightsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2020 F150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V097. When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: ,Dealers will reprogram the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V373000 · Ford Motor Company
Jun 27, 2025Back Over Prevention, SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2022 Transit Connect, 2019 to 2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019 to 2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020 to 2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020 to 2022 Escape, F250 SD, Corsair, 2020 to 2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020 to 2024 Explorer, 2021 to 2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022 to 2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
NHTSA campaign 25V442000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 8, 2024Equipment, OtherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020 to 2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018 to 2024 F150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 14, 2022Visibility, Windshield Wiper/washerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 to 2021 F150, Expedition, 2020 to 2022 Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, and 2020 to 2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
NHTSA campaign 22V250000 · Ford Motor Company
Sep 23, 2020Back Over Prevention, Sensing SystemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F150, F250, F350, F450, F550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
NHTSA campaign 20V575000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 10, 2020Electrical System, Starter AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F150 vehicles. 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40.
NHTSA campaign 20V467000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 3, 2020Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F150 vehicles equipped with 10 speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
NHTSA campaign 20V197000 · Ford Motor Company
Feb 21, 2020Exterior Lighting, HeadlightsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2020 F150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps with Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the body control module, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C03.
NHTSA campaign 20V097000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 18, 2019Tires, BeadFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F150 trucks equipped with 17 inch spare tires. 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.
NHTSA campaign 19V903000 · Ford Motor Company
Nov 12, 2019Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v BatteryFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 F150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
Risk: Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.
NHTSA campaign 19V805000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 28, 2019Seats, Front AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 to 2020 F150 and 2019 to 2020 F250, F350, F450, and F550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018 to 2019 Ford Explorer, 2019 to 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."
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2020 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2020 Ford F150. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2020 Ford F150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.