2020 Ford F-150 Problems

When the headlight switch is moved from Autolamps to Headlamps On, the daytime running lights may stay at full brightness instead of dimming to parking lights as required by federal lighting rules. Bright lights that don't dim can make the car harder for other drivers to judge, raising the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will reprogram the body control module software free of charge.

A software error can make the rearview camera display a blank picture, or keep showing the image after you have shifted out of reverse. A blank or lingering image can reduce your view behind the vehicle and distract you, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: The dealer will update the rearview camera software free of charge.

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." 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.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. 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. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022.

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." 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. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021.

The nut holding the battery's positive power cable to the starter motor may be the wrong type, which can weaken the electrical connection. This can cause overheating and electrical arcing, which raises the risk of a fire.

Fix: The dealer will replace the starter motor power cable attachment nut free of charge.

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. 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.

When the light switch is turned from Autolamps to Headlamps On, the daytime running lights can stay bright instead of dimming to parking lights. This can make the car harder for other drivers to judge, raising the chance of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the body control module at no cost to you.

The spare tire may have been damaged when it was mounted on its rim. That damage can cause the tire to quickly lose air or come off the wheel, which raises the risk of a crash.

Fix: Your dealer will replace the spare tire free of charge, and Ford will notify you by mail.

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. 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.

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." 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.