Ford E-350, E-450, F-550 (2020-2021): Power train
Recall 20V099000 · Feb 21, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
319
vehicles affected
319
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V099000
- Date
- Feb 21, 2020
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 319
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Driveline > Differential unit; Power train > Driveline > Driveshaft
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V099000?
3 models: Ford E-350 (2021), Ford E-450 (2021), Ford F-550 (2020), about 319 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V099000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.