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Ford F-150 Recall 20V097: Headlights May Stay Bright as Daytime Lamps, Raising Crash Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V097, reported February 21, 2020, 166,196 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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. When the Master Lighting Switch is turned manually from the "Autolamps" position to "Headlamps On," the daytime running lamps may stay on at full brightness instead of dimming to parking lamps. This means the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.

Because the daytime running lamps cannot dim as required, they may reduce the visibility of your truck for other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will reprogram the body control module at no cost to you. The recall began March 10, 2020. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 using Ford recall number 20C03, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your truck is affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V097Ford Motor Company
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
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."
Risk
DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-150201820192020