2020 Ford F-150 Collision Avoidance Problems

Which parts fail

• Warnings
  20
• Adaptive cruise control
  7
• Automatic emergency braking
  6
• Blind spot detection
  4
• Rearview system braking
  2
• Sensing system › Camera
  2

Components named in complaints (automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise, lane keeping, backup camera).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  643%
• 25k–50k
  321%
• 50k–75k
  00%
• 75k–100k
  214%
• 100k–150k
  214%
• 150k+
  17%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2020 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the anti-collision warning was activated with an audio sound, and the message was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the failure had occurred at least six times with no objects around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they informed him that they saw the warning activated once however, no failure cause was diagnosed, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the dealer informed him of a manufacturer recall for the anti-collision system however, his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer after he was coming to a complete stop and a noise was heard coming from underneath the vehicle. The dealer replaced the driveshaft, fuel tank, and the two straps however, the failure continued. …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Related recalls

NHTSA investigations

Collision Avoidance complaints in other F-150 years