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Buying a used 2020 Ford F-150? Check these 11 recalls first
Two electrical fire and stall risks lead the 2020 F-150 list: a battery cable bolt that can loosen and a starter cable nut that can spark and burn. Also covered are weak seat backs, a spare tire with possible hidden damage, and a Park-engagement defect shared with Ranger and Expedition. Several medium recalls address cameras, wiper arms and daytime running lights. Of 37 unverified NHTSA complaints — none citing crashes, fires or injuries — 30 involve the power train.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Inspect the battery and starter cable connections, and confirm both recalls were completed
- Lower and examine the spare tire, which was recalled for possible hidden damage
- Park on a slope to confirm the truck stays in Park, and test the wipers and camera
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2020 Ford F-150
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 battery cable bolt can loosen, stalling engine | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford F-150 starter cable nut can spark and burn | Electrical System | critical |
| Ford and Lincoln seat backs may be dangerously weak | Seats | high |
| Ford F-150 spare tire may have hidden damage | Tires | high |
| Ford F-150, Ranger, Expedition may not be in park | Power Train | high |
| Ford F-150 daytime running lights fail to dim properly | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln backup camera image may go blank | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford trucks and SUVs: windshield wiper arms can break | Visibility | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln rearview cameras may show blank image | Back Over Prevention | medium |
| Ford F-150 daytime running lights stay too bright | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Ford and Lincoln vehicles missing dashboard airbag warning label | Equipment | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
37 complaints filed for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 30 | Yes |
| Engine | 4 | None found |
| Electrical System | 4 | Yes |
| Suspension | 1 | None found |
| Driver Assistance | 1 | None found |
| Speed Control | 1 | None found |