Ford F-150 (2020): Electrical system
Recall 20V467000 · Aug 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company
431
vehicles affected
431
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V467000
- Date
- Aug 10, 2020
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 431
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Starter assembly
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles. An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.
What can happen
Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V467000?
1 model: Ford F-150 (2020), about 431 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V467000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40.
What can happen?
Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
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.