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2020 Ford F-150 Recall

Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.

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Active Safety 2020 Ford F-150 Recalls (10)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 2020 Ford F-150 in Canada.

Ref #2026-288 Campaign : 26C27
2026-06-10 12 774 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 20C03 (Transport Canada recall no. 2020-071) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a second repair is required. On certain trucks, a software problem could cause the daytime running lamps (DRLs) to remain on when switching the master lighting switch from the ''Autolamp'' position to the ''headlamp on'' position. Canadian regulations require the DRLs to turn off when the headlamps are switched on.

Safety Risk

Daytime running lamps that stay on could cause glare for oncoming drivers and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to update the body control module software.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2025-360 Campaign : 25S72
2025-06-27 16 575 units

Visual System

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing.

Safety Risk

A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the SYNC software.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2024-779 Campaign : 24S77
2024-12-20 218 614 units

Visual System

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the windshield wiper linkage could corrode and seize. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work.

Safety Risk

Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper linkage.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2022-197 Campaign : 22S26
2022-04-14 77 815 units

Visual System

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the windshield wiper arms may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the wiper arms could slip and they may not wipe the windshield properly.

Safety Risk

Windshield wipers that do not work properly could affect a driver's visibility. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the windshield wiper arms.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2020-454 Campaign : 20C19
2020-09-24 76 576 units

Visual System

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, an electrical problem with the rearview camera could cause it not to work properly. As a result, the rearview image may be distorted or not display at all.

Safety Risk

A rearview camera image that does not display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the rearview camera.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2020-144 Campaign : 20S18
2020-04-06 12 090 units

Powertrain

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, the transmission shift cable may detach. This could cause the transmission not to shift gears when the shifter is moved. As a result, the transmission could be in a different gear than the gear shifter indicates. If a driver attempts to exit the vehicle while the transmission is not in Park, and the parking brake is not applied, it could move suddenly.

Safety Risk

Sudden and unexpected movement of the vehicle could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the shift cable locking clip. It will be re-seated if necessary. Ford advises that you should apply the parking brake each time the vehicle is parked, until the recall repairs being completed.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2020-071 Campaign : 20C03
2020-02-21 50 989 units

Lights And Instruments

Issue Description

On certain trucks, there may be a problem with the software that controls the daytime running lights (DRLs). When the DRLs are on and the master lighting switch is rotated from the “Autolamp” position to the “headlamp on” position, the DRLs do not lower to parking light brightness. Canadian regulations require that the DRLs turn off when the headlights are turned on. Note: This only affects trucks equipped with LED headlights and the Autolamp feature (automatic headlights).

Safety Risk

Lights that are too bright could cause glare for oncoming drivers.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to update the body control module (BCM) software.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2019-666 Campaign : 19S55
2019-12-20 51 units

Tires

Issue Description

On certain trucks, the bead area of the spare tire may have been damaged when it was mounted onto the rim. Over time, this could cause the bead wire to separate and may result in tire failure.

Safety Risk

A tire failure could affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the spare tire.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2019-568 Campaign : 19S40
2019-11-12 30 073 units

Electrical

Issue Description

On certain trucks, a connection on the battery positive terminal could come loose. This can result in a loss of instrument panel displays, braking or steering assist, or cause the engine to stall. This issue could also create a high-resistance connection.

Safety Risk

A loss of engine power and/or a loss of power to electrical systems could increase the risk of a crash. A high-resistance connection could create a fire risk.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the connection of the positive battery cable. It will be cleaned and tightened as necessary.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #2019-437 Campaign : 19C07
2019-08-29 70 741 units

Seats And Restraints

Issue Description

On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occupant in a crash.

Safety Risk

A seatback that moves in a crash could increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for an inspection of the driver and front passenger seat recliners. For 2020 model year Explorer and Aviator, dealers will inspect the rear outboard seats. The seat structures will be replaced as required.

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Vehicle Ratings

Fuel Economy Ratings & Crash Safety

Canadian energy efficiency ratings, crash protection scores and assembly specifications.

Fuel Economy (Combined)
10.8 L/100 km
City: 12.1 L • Hwy: 9.3 L
CO2 Emissions
254 g/km
Annual Fuel: ~2 200 $ CAD / an
Safety Crash Rating
★★★★★ 5/5 NHTSA
Frontal, Side & Rollover protection
Assembly Location
Dearborn, MI / Kansas City, MO (Assemblage Amérique du Nord)
Cargo: 1495 L • Towing: 9100 lbs

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