Ford Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2020
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 44 safety recalls made by Ford Motor Company in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 17, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S73)
Engine Cover may be Excessively Hot
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The underside of the engine cover may have mispositioned insulation, allowing the cover to get excessively hot.
NHTSA ID: 20V795000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 29,344
Consequence Summary:
Direct and continuous contact with certain areas of engine cover surface in the passenger compartment may increase the risk of injury or burns to the skin of the driver or front seat passenger.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engine cover for gaps between the rubber seal and the insulation. If gaps are present, the dealer will install engine cover insulation patches in the right hand and left hand inner lower corners of the engine cover. The dealer will also update the powertrain calibration for heat management under elevated idle conditions should a vehicle be equipped with SEIC or BCP, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S73.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.37
December 17, 2020
(Campaign #: 20C26)
Air Bag Missing First Stage Booster/FMVSS 208
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 EcoSport and 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles. Depending on the model, either the driver side or passenger side frontal air bag modules are missing the first-stage booster propellant and sleeve. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 20V791000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
Air bag modules missing the first-stage booster propellant will not deploy as intended in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag module on either the driver or passenger side, free of charge. This recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C26.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
December 17, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S72)
Motor Mount Fasteners May Loosen Over Time
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
NHTSA ID: 20V788000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,405
Consequence Summary:
With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 92.03
November 24, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S68)
Fuel Tank Inlet Check Valve Not Welded Properly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with 2.3L engines and 19 gallon fuel tanks. The fuel tank inlet check valve may not be fully welded to the fuel tank shell.
NHTSA ID: 20V730000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
An incomplete weld securing the inlet check valve to the fuel tank shell could result in a substantial fuel leak during a crash, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank shell, free of charge. The recall began December 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S68.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 20, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S69)
Front Knuckles May Fracture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.
NHTSA ID: 20V726000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 690
Consequence Summary:
The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S63)
Link Shaft Brackets May Fracture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
NHTSA ID: 20V692000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 15,587
Consequence Summary:
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.17
November 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S65)
Drive Shaft May Fracture on Weld Seam
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission with the All Wheel Drive package. The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.
NHTSA ID: 20V693000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 10,905
Consequence Summary:
Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S65.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.53
November 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S66)
Transmission Oil Cooler Line may Contact AC Pulley
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 20V691000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 225
Consequence Summary:
Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.89
October 15, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S59)
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Malfunction
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with a key-start ignition system. The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning.
NHTSA ID: 20V635000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 689
Consequence Summary:
Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the BCM, free of charge. Owners are advised that two key fobs are required for the repair to be completed. The recall began December 1, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S59.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.18
October 15, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S60)
Engine May Overheat
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The powertrain control module (PCM) software has fail-safe temperature threshold values higher than intended for the engine. This may delay the fail-safe cooling strategy in the event of coolant loss and result in engine overheating.
NHTSA ID: 20V636000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 2,903
Consequence Summary:
If the engine overheats, it can result in engine damage and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. The recall began November 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S60.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.08
September 30, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S57)
Inner Rear Tires may Rub
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-350 trucks equipped with 7.3L gas engines and ambulance prep packages. These vehicles were ordered with Wide Track rear axles, but were built with base (narrower) axles. Depending on the body installed by the body builder, the inner tires on the dual wheel rear axle may contact the body.
NHTSA ID: 20V599000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 52
Consequence Summary:
Inner tire contact with the body could result in a tire blowout, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the rear axle as a Wide Track axle on vehicles already built. For remaining vehicles, body builders will be given the option to accept the base axle and build a different second unit body that meets Ford's specifications or have the rear axle rebuilt as a Wide Track axle, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed on October 23, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S57.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S52)
Brake Pedal Bracket May Fracture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
NHTSA ID: 20V573000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 38,005
Consequence Summary:
A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall began January 26, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S52.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 98.07
September 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S54)
Seatbelt Tension Sensor Malfunction
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.
NHTSA ID: 20V574000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 123
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.87
September 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20C19)
Distorted or Inoperative Rearview Camera/FMVSS 111
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."
NHTSA ID: 20V575000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 620,246
Consequence Summary:
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.2
September 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S56)
Front Axle may be Improperly Welded
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 F-250 and F-350, single rear wheel and dual rear wheel, 4X4 vehicles. The front axles may contain a wheel end yoke that was not properly welded to the axle tube end.
NHTSA ID: 20V576000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 9,628
Consequence Summary:
An improperly welded axle may affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners and dealers will inspect the front axle wheel yoke weld location. If the weld is found to be inaccurately located, the axle assembly will be replaced free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S56.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.13
September 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S55)
Brake Pedal Bracket May Fracture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain replacement Brake Pedal Brackets, part numbers FR53-2455-AA and FR53-2455-AB. The brake pedal bracket may fracture during sudden stopping.
NHTSA ID: 20E069000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 62
Consequence Summary:
A broken brake pedal could affect braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify the dealers that sold the parts and those dealers will attempt to notify the owners that purchased them. Dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S55.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.23
September 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S49)
Missing or Loose Bolts on Start/Stop Accumulator
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
NHTSA ID: 20V550000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 97
Consequence Summary:
Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.63
September 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S50)
Rear Center Seat Belt Not Secured Properly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with second row center seat belt buckles that may not be properly secured to the seat.
NHTSA ID: 20V549000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
Vehicles with seat belt buckles that are not properly secured may fail to restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the second row center seat assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S50.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.72
August 21, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S48)
Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.
NHTSA ID: 20V497000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 488
Consequence Summary:
If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.49
August 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S40)
Power Supply Cable Incorrectly Attached to Starter
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.
NHTSA ID: 20V467000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 431
Consequence Summary:
Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.77
August 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S42)
Front Brake Hoses Could Rupture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
NHTSA ID: 20V469000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 488,594
Consequence Summary:
A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.7
August 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S41)
Rear Coil Springs may Fracture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking.
NHTSA ID: 20V470000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 2,965
Consequence Summary:
A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.82
July 17, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S37)
Damaged Wiring May Cause Air Bag Malfunction
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 20V414000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19,299
Consequence Summary:
An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.65
July 17, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S35)
Side Curtain Air Bags May Not Properly Inflate
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Escape and Transit vehicles. The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
NHTSA ID: 20V415000
Component: AIR BAGS
# of Units Affected: 68
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side curtain air bag modules, free of charge. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed August 3, 2020. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S35.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.35
July 17, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S36)
Missing Heat Protection Components
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving conditions.
NHTSA ID: 20V413000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 1,229
Consequence Summary:
Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S36.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.41
June 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S33)
Torque Converter Damper Plate May Fracture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Super-Duty F-250, F-350, and F-550 diesel pickups. The transmission torque converter damper plate was not tempered, resulting in a brittle damper plate that may fracture and cause the engine to stall or require increased brake pedal effort in order to stop the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 20V365000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 13
Consequence Summary:
An engine stall or requiring additional braking effort to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly, free of charge. This recall began July 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S33.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20C12)
Middle Row Seat Headrest May Be Improperly Welded
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
NHTSA ID: 20V366000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 2,620
Consequence Summary:
An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.47
June 8, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S31)
Brake Master Cylinder May Leak into Booster
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
NHTSA ID: 20V332000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 292,311
Consequence Summary:
A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80.52
June 8, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S30)
Doors May Open While Driving
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
NHTSA ID: 20V331000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 2,147,323
Consequence Summary:
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.39
May 27, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S25)
Front Seat Belt Pretensioners May Not Deploy
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash.
NHTSA ID: 20V305000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 1,616
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.68
May 27, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S26)
Front Facing Camera Improperly Calibrated
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Mustang vehicles equipped a forward-looking camera. The camera may be misaligned to the vehicle and features that are dependent on the camera such as Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control may not function as intended.
NHTSA ID: 20V306000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will perform the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure, free of charge. This recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S26.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.83
May 8, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S20)
Pre-Collison Assist can't be Enabled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.
NHTSA ID: 20V262000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 25,081
Consequence Summary:
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 97.95
May 8, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S22)
Panoramic Roof Panel may Separate from Vehicle
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 20V260000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 5,088
Consequence Summary:
If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.55
May 8, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S21)
Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
NHTSA ID: 20V263000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10,460
Consequence Summary:
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.54
April 24, 2020
(Campaign #: 20C10)
Headlamps May Not Function Properly/FMVSS 108
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Replacement Headlamps, part number DP5Z-13008-T and DP5Z-13008-V, sold for use with 2013-2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The headlamps may have an improper beam pattern and incorrect horizontal adjustment, the side markers may not illuminate and DOT markings may be missing. As such, these headlamps fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 20E025000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 130
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify vehicle manufacturers, and dealers will inspect the headlamps, and replace the headlamps, as necessary, free of charge. Additionally, Ford will instruct dealers to return all improper headlamps and not to install them on any vehicles. The recall began June 3, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C10.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.08
April 16, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S17)
Belt Tension Sensor Malfunction
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.
NHTSA ID: 20V217000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,355
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 96.61
April 3, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S18)
Gear Position Display May Be Inaccurate
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.
NHTSA ID: 20V197000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 55,158
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99.23
March 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S13)
Wire Harness May Chafe and Damage Circuits
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. A wire harness in the rear of the vehicle may contact the vehicle frame, resulting in damage to the circuits that support the fuel pump and the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
NHTSA ID: 20V175000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,871
Consequence Summary:
Damage to the fuel pump circuit in the wiring harness could result in an unexpected engine stall. Damage to the ABS wiring can lead to reduction of ABS functionality and a loss of roll stability control (RSC) functionality. These scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wire harness for damage. If no damage is found, dealers will apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. If damage is found, dealers will splice in new wire and apply anti-abrasion tape over the area and ensure clearance to surrounding components. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S13.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.34
March 23, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S15)
Doors May Open While Driving
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fiesta, 2014-2016 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold, or ever registered in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Washington, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
NHTSA ID: 20V177000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 288,110
Consequence Summary:
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the side door latches, free of charge. The recall began September 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S15.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 64.09
March 9, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S12)
Replacement Blower Motor May Short
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ranger vehicles previously repaired under recall 19V-726. The service replacement Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) blower motor that was installed may have an improper clearance between an electrical terminal and the conductive base plate that may result in an resistive electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 20V137000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 5,384
Consequence Summary:
A resistive electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the HVAC blower motor, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 6, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S12.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.26
February 21, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S09)
Driveshaft May Separate From Rear Axle
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-550 and 2021 E-350 and E-450 vehicles. The rear axle differential fluid may be below the minimum level, possibly resulting in a failure of the rear axle assembly and driveshaft separation.
NHTSA ID: 20V099000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 319
Consequence Summary:
If the driveshaft separates, there may be a loss of drive, increasing the risk of crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur and increase the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear axle differential fluid level and adjust it, or replace the rear axle as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S09.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.42
February 21, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S08)
Damage To Block Heater Cable May Cause Fire
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2016 F-150 pick-up trucks equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines and block immersion heaters that were potentially relocated from their originally installed location. The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.
NHTSA ID: 20V098000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 13,854
Consequence Summary:
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the block heater's location and its cable, replacing components as necessary, free of charge. If the replacement parts are not available, dealers will disable the existing block heater cable from being used until parts become available. The recall began April 9, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S08.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 99
February 21, 2020
(Campaign #: 20C03)
Daytime Running Lights May Not Dim/FMVSS 108
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."
NHTSA ID: 20V097000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 166,196
Consequence Summary:
DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.93
February 10, 2020
(Campaign #: 20S04)
Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
NHTSA ID: 20V072000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 211,207
Consequence Summary:
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 69.52
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