2018-2019 Ford F-150 DRL Recall 20V097000
Ford is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-150 trucks equipped with high series LED headlamps. The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming, which could reduce visibility for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash.
Also applies to
- Ford F-150
- 2019
Why This Matters
This Ford F-150 DRL recall addresses a safety concern related to the vehicle's exterior lighting. If the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) do not dim properly, they can reduce the visibility of other drivers on the road. This reduced visibility increases the risk of a crash.
What's Being Recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018-2019 F-150 trucks. Specifically, this recall affects vehicles equipped with high series LED headlamps that include Autolamp (On/Off) functionality. The issue occurs when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" position to "Headlamps On," and the DRLs fail to dim to parking lamps as they should.
This condition means the affected vehicles do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which governs "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
Manufacturer's Remedy
Ford will notify owners of affected vehicles about this Ford F-150 DRL recall. Dealers will reprogram the body control module (BCM) in the affected trucks. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.
The recall began on March 10, 2020. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's internal number for this recall is 20C03.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
If you own a 2018-2019 Ford F-150, especially one with high series LED headlamps and Autolamp functionality, you should confirm if your vehicle is part of this recall. You can contact Ford customer service using the number provided above.
Alternatively, you can visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website at www.safercar.gov or call their Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V097000.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 20V097000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the specific issue with the 2018-2019 Ford F-150 DRL recall?
- The issue is that the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on certain 2018-2019 Ford F-150 trucks, equipped with high series LED headlamps and Autolamp functionality, may remain fully activated instead of dimming when the Master Lighting Switch is set to "Headlamps On."
- What is the safety risk associated with the Ford F-150 DRL recall?
- The safety risk is that DRLs that do not dim properly can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, especially at night or in low-light conditions, which increases the risk of a crash.
- How will Ford fix the DRL issue on affected F-150 trucks?
- Ford dealers will reprogram the body control module (BCM) in affected 2018-2019 Ford F-150 vehicles. This repair will be performed free of charge to the owner.
- How can I check if my Ford F-150 is included in recall 20V097000?
- You can check by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or by visiting www.safercar.gov and entering your VIN or referencing NHTSA recall ID 20V097000.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2018 model year
2,327 complaints, the 3rd most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 64 crashes, 33 fires and 52 injuries for this year, which also has 19 recalls on file.
Exterior Lighting, the system this article covers, accounts for 720 of 39,812 complaints (2%), including 23 for 2018.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2017 | 1,465 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2018 model year
- 26V373000 — Exterior Lighting (Jun 2026)
- 26V375000 — Power Train (Jun 2026)
- 25V236000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (Apr 2025)
Recent owner reports about exterior lighting
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V373000 (Exterior Lighting) and Customer Satisfaction Program: 25N17 (Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer…
Read owner complaints →The OEM LED headlights will not adjust, causing excessive glare to on coming drivers. This issue is 300 times worse than the miniscule amount of light that the daytime running lights emit, but somehow the running lights get a recall, but the headlight…
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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