53 of the
896 complaints about the 2020 Ford F-150 are about the
driver-assist systems — 6% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
21,000 miles.
B
53
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Warnings
1528.3%
Back Over Prevention
713.2%
Adaptive Cruise Control
713.2%
Automatic Emergency Braking
611.3%
Blind Spot Detection
47.5%
Warnings
47.5%
Forward Collision Avoidance
35.7%
Camera
23.8%
Rearview System Braking
23.8%
Camera System
11.9%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance across every Ford F-150 year
This vehicle has occasional issues where the vehicle camera freezes and blacks out when backing up. This vehicle has a similar issue to another recall that was issued on a newer vehicle in our fleet, which was a 2022 Ford F-150 and was included in the NHTSA Recall 25V315/Safety Recall Notice 25S49. This vehicle has been regularly serviced and inspected by the Dublin City Shop.
NHTSA complaint #11751854 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Silva, MO
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
While driving the truck automatically down shifted. If I drove move 20 MP it would shift. The truck would not go into reverse, the gear was stuck. I had to turn if off and then turn it back on then It let me shift the gears. On the dashboard the wrench and other indicators lit up on the dashboard.
NHTSA complaint #11717195 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesSarasota, FL
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V442000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen or occasionally failed to activate while shifted into reverse(R). The failure obstructed the driver's visibility, which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. A message to check the surrounding area was displayed on the instrument panel. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.
NHTSA complaint #11696595 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Republic, MO
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
My camera went bad at 69000 mi, it does exactly as those recalled but I don't get a recall notice!! Camera needed as safety tool for me, as I am 81 years old, why do they go all around this year and model!! It does exactly as those recalled!! Spoke to ford several times but no results!! Help!!06
NHTSA complaint #11694058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesSimpsonville, SC
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message “Pre-Collision Assist Not Available” was displayed and “Front Camera Malfunction - Service Required" was displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the messages were continuously displayed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11676012 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkville, MD
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
There is an existing recall for 2020 ford f150's NHTA 25V442 Ford 25S72. Pertaining to the sync 3 malfunctioning as Ford put it "Ford says that an error in the SYNC infotainment system could cause a blank image to be displayed while reversing, or the rear-view image may remain on display even after a driver has stopped reversing." My vehicle is and has been doing this for a very long time. Sa.e problem. However, my vehicle VIN is not included in the recall. Will it be added at a later date?
NHTSA complaint #11675569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,000 milesParkville, MD
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front camera was inoperable. Additionally, the contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was black or frozen intermittently. The contact stated that the rearview camera had also remained activated temporarily while driving. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000(Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
NHTSA complaint #11674251 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I have 2 problems with my vehicle that have been going on for a while now. First there is an existing recall for 2020 ford f150's NHTA 25V442 Ford 25S72. Pertaining to the sync 3 malfunctioning as Ford put it "Ford says that an error in the SYNC infotainment system could cause a blank image to be displayed while reversing, or the rear-view image may remain on display even after a driver has stopped reversing." My vehicle is and has been doing this for a very long time. However, my vehicle VIN is not included in the recall. Though it should be since it is the exact same problem. The other safety issue I have is the front facing camera. It has completely stopped working quite some time ago. I asked ford about it, and they told me they would have to charge me to look into it. I don't have the money to throw at problems that should be fixed under recall because they are safety issues. This camera not working shuts down the pre collision assist which is very dangerous. It also controls the auto hi and lo beam for seeing at night, and last but not least the cruise control doesn't work without it.
NHTSA complaint #11674258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Parkville, MD
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I have 2 problems with my vehicle that have been going on for a while now. First there is an existing recall for 2020 ford f150's NHTA 25V442 Ford 25S72. Pertaining to the sync 3 malfunctioning as Ford put it "Ford says that an error in the SYNC infotainment system could cause a blank image to be displayed while reversing, or the rear-view image may remain on display even after a driver has stopped reversing." My vehicle is and has been doing this for a very long time. However, my vehicle VIN is not included in the recall. Though it should be since it is the exact same problem. The other safety issue I have is the front facing camera. It has completely stopped working quite some time ago. I asked ford about it, and they told me they would have to charge me to look into it. I don't have the money to throw at problems that should be fixed under recall because they are safety issues. This camera not working shuts down the pre collision assist which is very dangerous. It also controls the auto hi and lo beam for seeing at night, and last but not least the cruise control doesn't work without it.
NHTSA complaint #11674258 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 200,000 milesRiverdale, GA
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the back over prevention camera failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that occasionally the image was frozen, or the screen was blue. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
NHTSA complaint #11665857 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 115,000 milesSimpsonville, SC
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the messages "Front Camera Malfunction" and "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available" were displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 115,000.
NHTSA complaint #11660325 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Brownsville, TX
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Transmission engages and disengages periodically as i slow down or come to a stop. Shifts erratically while driving from 6 gear to 4th gear , and when accellerating it hesitates from 2nd to 3rd gear, then shifts hard to 4th gear where i have to press on the brake to stop it. My concern is when it down shifts hard while in traffic, almost got rear ended one time. Just not safe to drive, ive have this truck for less than 5 months now. Preowned with less than 100k miles, just doesnt make sense..
NHTSA complaint #11654759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lewiston, ID
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Front windshield camera malfunction. Vehicle only had 61,000 miles.
NHTSA complaint #11638042 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Truck had two error messages. 1. Front camera malfunction service needed 2. Forward collision error
NHTSA complaint #11629040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lewiston, ID
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Truck had two error messages. 1. Front camera malfunction service needed 2. Forward collision error
NHTSA complaint #11629040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lewiston, ID
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Truck had two error messages. 1. Front camera malfunction service needed 2. Forward collision error
NHTSA complaint #11629040 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Albuquerque, NM
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The rear view camera turned black, sometimes purple, the image is distorted. I googled it and it says 700,000 F150's were recalled for this problem but when I called the Ford where I live they said it didn't have a recall
NHTSA complaint #11627333 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodlawn, TN
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
This happens consistently,while driving with the cruise control,the truck takes off and speeds up almost causing the truck to ram other vehicles. Then the truck shudders and surges before throwing up several codes. I have read this is a problem with many Ford trucks. I feel like our lives are in serious danger . I was hoping there would be a recall because this is leaving customers in situations that may cause injury or death.
NHTSA complaint #11612073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Woodlawn, TN
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
This happens consistently,while driving with the cruise control,the truck takes off and speeds up almost causing the truck to ram other vehicles. Then the truck shudders and surges before throwing up several codes. I have read this is a problem with many Ford trucks. I feel like our lives are in serious danger . I was hoping there would be a recall because this is leaving customers in situations that may cause injury or death.
NHTSA complaint #11612073 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
I was in an accident and the automatic braking sensor did not kick in even though there was a vehicle directly in front of me. As a result, my collision warning never sounded and the active braking feature of my vehicle never engaged.
NHTSA complaint #11609114 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ventura, CA
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the back-up camera failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure first started as a distorted image on the screen; however, over time, the screen would appear completely blank. The dealer was notified about the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSA complaint #11606773 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,900 milesScandinavia, WI
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image display was blue. A message advising to contact the dealer was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the infotainment system was reset; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to the wiring system. The dealer inspected the tailgate wiring and informed the contact that no issues were found. The dealer informed the contact that additional diagnostic tests were needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,900.
NHTSA complaint #11604666 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dacula, GA
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The forward collision warning system has malfunctioned. Every time the engine is started the forward collision warning system comes on and says the system is not working and you must press the ok button twice to clear message.
NHTSA complaint #11599524 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, TN
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Lara IPMA Computer Failure. Alert notice appeared on my truck display alon with an audible alarm indicating Front Camera Malfunction, Pre Collision Assist was Not Available. I contacted my Ford dealer(Columbia TN Ford). To schedule repairs. They had to replace the IPMA Computer to fix the system. The cost of repairs ($2107.91) was not covered by the Vehicle Warranty because of date. The truck has only 31606 miles on it. They service tech indicated the they have replaced many of these computers. I want to know how many of these SAFETY items must be replaced before the NHTSA takes action to effect a recall?
NHTSA complaint #11593972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lara IPMA Computer Failure. Alert notice appeared on my truck display alon with an audible alarm indicating Front Camera Malfunction, Pre Collision Assist was Not Available. I contacted my Ford dealer(Columbia TN Ford). To schedule repairs. They had to replace the IPMA Computer to fix the system. The cost of repairs ($2107.91) was not covered by the Vehicle Warranty because of date. The truck has only 31606 miles on it. They service tech indicated the they have replaced many of these computers. I want to know how many of these SAFETY items must be replaced before the NHTSA takes action to effect a recall?
NHTSA complaint #11593972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Braintree, MA
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The 10 R 80 transmission is unstable and can cause the driver to downshift to make up for a shutter in drive train. Ford calls it normal operation. Secondly, the adaptive cruise control shuts off in traffic. At times unknown to the driver. Very unsafe.
NHTSA complaint #11591520 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 46,000 milesGrand Junction, CO
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was in reverse(R), the back over prevention camera displayed a fuzzy, distorted image, which caused a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where three different error codes showed a defect with the backup camera. The contact was then informed by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 46,000.
NHTSA complaint #11588504 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 48,000 milesMars, PA
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera displayed a blue screen or a black distorted screen, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed and it was determined that the back over prevention camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 48,000.
NHTSA complaint #11567947 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.