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2020 Ford F-150: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-150. The newest campaign is 26V373000. NHTSA received the report on 9 Jun 2026. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Headlights. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 26V373000, in the NHTSA record

,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.
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Recall campaigns

11 campaigns, newest first. 2,589,035 units in total.

  • 26V373000Exterior Lighting / Headlights
  • 25V442000Back Over Prevention / Software
  • 24V852000Equipment / Other / Labels
  • 22V250000Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages
  • 20V575000Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
  • 20V467000Electrical System / Starter Assembly
  • 20V197000Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)
  • 20V097000Exterior Lighting / Headlights
  • 19V903000Tires / Bead
  • 19V805000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
  • 19V633000Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

  1. 26V373000Received . 91,198 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    ,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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 26C28. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 25V442000Received . 200,237 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Software

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 25S72. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 24V852000Received . 27,678 units.

    Equipment / Other / Labels

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 24C39. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  4. 22V250000Received . 652,996 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 22S26. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  5. 20V575000Received . 620,246 units.

    Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C19. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  6. 20V467000Received . 431 units.

    Electrical System / Starter Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  7. 20V197000Received . 55,158 units.

    Power Train / Automatic Transmission / Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20S18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  8. 20V097000Received . 166,196 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Headlights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 20C03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  9. 19V903000Received . 33 units.

    Tires / Bead

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S55. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  10. 19V805000Received . 135,725 units.

    Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19S40. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  11. 19V633000Received . 639,137 units.

    Seats / Mid/Rear Assembly

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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."
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 19C07. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2020 Ford F-150
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ21002Recall queryRearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceBack Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera3 Aug 2021Open

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 19840
  2. 19870
  3. 19890
  4. 19900
  5. 19913
  6. 19923
  7. 19937
  8. 19946
  9. 19952
  10. 19962
  11. 199714
  12. 19988
  13. 19997
  14. 20006
  15. 20018
  16. 20022
  17. 20034
  18. 20045
  19. 20053
  20. 20064
  21. 20072
  22. 20081
  23. 20092
  24. 20101
  25. 20116
  26. 20124
  27. 20133
  28. 20148
  29. 201513
  30. 201613
  31. 201717
  32. 201818
  33. 20199
  34. 202011
  35. 202129
  36. 202223
  37. 202313
  38. 202411
  39. 202513
  40. 20265
  41. 20271

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2020 Ford F-150: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ford/f-150/2020/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
15 May 2019
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
Ford Motor Company

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford F-150?
2,589,035 units in 11 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ford F-150 have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 169 recall campaigns for the Ford F-150, model years 1984 to 2027. 11 of them name the 2020 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2020 Ford F-150 open?
1 investigation has no closing date in the NHTSA file, of 1 that name this model year.