Known Recalls

Model year record

2020 Ford F-150

11 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 928 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 2015–2020 generation
Pictured: the 2015–2020 generation. Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V373000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
91,198
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-09
Owners notified
2026-07-17

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 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."

Safety risk

Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

,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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V442000

Back over prevention: software

Component
Back over prevention: software
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
200,237
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-27
Owners notified
2025-09-04

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V852000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
27,678
Reported to NHTSA
2024-11-08
Owners notified
2024-12-19

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, 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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V250000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages

Component
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
652,996
Reported to NHTSA
2022-04-14
Owners notified
2022-10-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V575000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
620,246
Reported to NHTSA
2020-09-23
Owners notified
2021-02-01

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, 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."

Safety risk

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V197000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
55,158
Reported to NHTSA
2020-04-03
Owners notified
2020-04-27

Defect description

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

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V097000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
166,196
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-21
Owners notified
2020-03-10

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 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."

Safety risk

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V903000

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

Component
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
33
Reported to NHTSA
2019-12-18
Owners notified
2020-01-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.

Safety risk

The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V805000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
135,725
Reported to NHTSA
2019-11-12
Owners notified
2019-11-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V633000

Seats: mid/rear assembly

Component
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
639,137
Reported to NHTSA
2019-08-28
Owners notified
2019-10-21

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train35059,000 mi
Engine13044,681 mi
Unknown or other866,000 mi
Electrical system853,000 mi
Visibility/wiper254,000 mi
Visibility23—
Service brakes183,700 mi
Forward collision avoidance: warnings161,300 mi
Vehicle speed control164,900 mi
Structure: body145,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system12495 mi
Air bags1033,000 mi
Steering927,000 mi
Back over prevention748,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control7—
Suspension7118 mi
Engine and engine cooling681,557 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking6—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly622,025 mi
Power train: automatic transmission518,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings41,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor488,000 mi
Exterior lighting4—
Lane departure: blind spot detection45,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages440,000 mi
Seats4300 mi
Structure465,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear43,400 mi
Forward collision avoidance3100,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch36,000 mi
Seat belts333,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs353,057 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2—
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator21,560 mi
Parking brake275,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic259,000 mi
Structure: body: door: handle: exterior240,000 mi
Tires265,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window2—
Visibility: windshield238,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2—
Wheels2—
Back over prevention: camera system1—
Chest clip, buckle, harness1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel140,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator: integrated starter(other than propulsion)123,900 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control175,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights1100 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage12,008 mi
Insert, padding1—
Lane departure: assist1—
Lane departure: warning13,200 mi
Parking brake: electrical135,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)172,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly14,032 mi
Power train: axle hubs1134,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1100,000 mi
Structure: body: door1—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate15,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint18,600 mi
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs159,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal123,000 mi

The 2019 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2021 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

RQ21002Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

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All Ford F-150 recalls by year

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.