2018 Ford F-150 | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-150 — Exterior lighting: headlights
Published February 21, 2020 · Recall initiated: February 21, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V097000, published February 21, 2020. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2018 Ford F-150 | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-150 — Exterior lighting: headlights.
What's the hazard
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."
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- F-150
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2018 FORD F-150 | 2019 FORD F-150 | 2020 FORD F-150
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Ford F-150 | 2019 Ford F-150 | 2020 Ford F-150 — Exterior lighting: headlights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V097000 on February 21, 2020. Reported hazard: 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."
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FORD. Model: F-150.