Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 20V467000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2020-08-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V467000

Electrical system: starter assembly

Component
Electrical system: starter assembly
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
431
Reported to NHTSA
2020-08-10
Owners notified
2020-08-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 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.

Safety risk

Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-1502020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.