CarRecallWatchThe 2020 Ford F-150 has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 742 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 4 fires, 18 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (360 reports).
2020 Ford F-150 recalls
Headlights May Stay Too Bright and Blind Other Drivers
Some Ford F-150 trucks from the 2018 to 2020 model years were previously repaired under an earlier recall, but the repair was done incorrectly.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Wiper Arms May Break, Losing Windshield Wipers
The front windshield wiper arms on these vehicles can break, causing the wipers to stop working.
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
A poor electrical connection can cause the rearview camera to intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
Starter Cable Nut Can Overheat and Cause Fire Risk
Some 2020 Ford F-150 trucks may have an incorrect attachment nut securing the battery positive (B+) power cable to the starter motor.
Gear Shift May Not Match Selected Gear, Risking Rollaway
The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, so the transmission can be in a different gear than the one shown by the shift position.
Headlights May Stay Bright as Daytime Lamps, Raising Crash Risk
Some 2018-2020 Ford F-150 trucks with high series LED headlamps and Autolamp (On/Off) functionality may have a problem with the Daytime Running Lamps.
Spare tire may lose air or detach from wheel
Certain 2020 Ford F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires may have a spare tire that was damaged when it was installed on the rim.
Loose Battery Cable Can Stall Engine, Cause Fire Risk
A fastener that secures the positive battery terminal connections, including the Power Distribution Box cable and Battery Monitoring System eyelets, may loosen over time.
Seatback May Not Hold in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Certain manual front and rear seats in these vehicles may be missing a third pawl in the recliner mechanism, which is needed to keep the seatback strong.
Most common 2020 Ford F-150 problems
Problem areas named in the 742 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 360 |
| Engine | 130 |
| Electrical System | 89 |
| Unknown Or Other | 86 |
| Visibility | 39 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 32 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 25 |
| Structure | 22 |
| Service Brakes | 18 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 17 |
What owners report
Passenger side and passenger side rear door sensors say the door is a jar even though itâs not. Opened and closed doors numerous times to make the warning message go away. Seems water or something gets in the sensors, causing the faulty sensors to go off doors will not lock and makes the alarm system go off randomly.
Transmission has hard/harsh shifts and delayed gear engagement that began around 56,000 miles and have become much worse at 68,000 miles. The delay in engagement when accelerating from a stop, pulling into traffic or merging is a safety concern. A Ford dealer performed a transmission adaptive relearn and software update, but the symptoms continued. The dealer did not verify hydraulic leakage or perform the full diagnostic described in Ford TSB 25-2126 (MC-11016931-0001, harsh/delayed shifts on 2017-2020 F-150), and the only recommendation was to replace the entire transmission at roughly $5,000 after the powertrain warranty expired at 60,000 miles. The incident date entered is today because
On XXX, while the vehicle was parked and not in use, the passenger-side front coil spring abruptly fractured, causing the front passenger side of the vehicle to drop onto the tire. The failure also damaged additional components. The vehicle and failed component are currently located at Hines Park Ford in [XXX], and are available for inspection upon request. This failure presented a serious safety concern. Had the spring fractured while the vehicle was traveling at highway speeds, the sudden drop in the vehicleâs front end, contact with the tire, and damage to additional components could have resulted in a sudden loss of vehicle control, potentially causing a serious crash, significant in
while driving on the highway, my 2020 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 transmission experienced a sudden and catastrophic loss of power. The transmission failed to shift slipped gears, and left the vehicle completely neutralized in traffic. This sudden loss of propulsion created an extremely hazardous situation on the road, nearly causing a severe collision before I could safely pull over.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with children inside the vehicle, the transmission shifted erratically and began shuddering. The vehicle decelerated unexpectedly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The manufacturer and the dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.
2020 Ford F-150 questions
Does the 2020 Ford F-150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2020 Ford F-150: Headlights May Stay Too Bright and Blind Other Drivers; Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image; Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard; Wiper Arms May Break, Losing Windshield Wipers; Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Ford F-150?
Based on 742 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (360), Engine (130), Electrical System (89).
How do I check if a recall on my 2020 Ford F-150 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.