Ford Recall 20V-097: Exterior lighting – headlights

Affected: 2018–2020 Ford F-150. Filed with NHTSA on February 21, 2020, covering about 166,196 vehicles.

The problem

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."

The risk

DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign20V-097 (20V097000)
Manufacturer number20C03
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentExterior lighting › Headlights
Report dateFebruary 21, 2020
Owners notifiedMarch 10, 2020
Vehicles affected166,196
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the lights

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 20V-097 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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 car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 166,196 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.