2020 Ford & Lincoln Rearview Camera Recall 20V575000
Ford has issued a recall (NHTSA ID: 20V575000) for various 2020 Ford and Lincoln models, including the F-150, Explorer, and Mustang. The rearview camera may intermittently show a blank or distorted image due to a poor electrical connection, violating FMVSS 111 and increasing crash risk. Owners…
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- Ford Edge
- 2020
- Ford Escape
- 2020
- Ford Expedition
- 2020
- Ford Explorer
- 2020
- Ford Mustang
- 2020
Why this matters
This recall addresses a critical safety concern where the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. This reduced rearward visibility significantly increases the risk of a crash, especially when backing up. The issue also means these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, which governs "Rear Visibility."
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. The core issue is a poor electrical connection that affects the rearview camera system. This defect can lead to the camera image being either blank or distorted.
How to check if your vehicle is affected
This 2020 Ford F-150 recall, along with other models, impacts a wide range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles. Owners of a 2020 Ford F-150, Edge, Escape, Explorer, Expedition, or Mustang should check if their vehicle is included. You can confirm if your specific vehicle is part of this recall by contacting Ford customer service or by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA recalls website.
Manufacturer's remedy
Ford will notify all affected owners about this recall. Dealers will replace the rearview camera in the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall officially began on November 17, 2020, with the remedy becoming available starting February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were also mailed out on February 1, 2021. For further information, owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing Ford's recall number 20C19.
NHTSA Complaint Filing
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 20V575000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the main problem addressed by the 2020 Ford F-150 recall?
- The main problem is a poor electrical connection causing the rearview camera to intermittently display a blank or distorted image, which reduces rearward visibility and increases the risk of a crash.
- Which specific Ford and Lincoln models are included in NHTSA recall 20V575000?
- The recall includes various 2020 Ford models such as the F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger, and Edge, as well as Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles.
- How will Ford fix the rearview camera issue for affected vehicles?
- Ford dealers will replace the rearview camera free of charge for all affected vehicles. Owners were notified starting February 1, 2021.
- What is Ford's internal number for this rearview camera recall?
- Ford's internal number for this recall, which affects the rearview camera system, is 20C19.
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 2020 model year
742 complaints, the 21st most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 21 crashes, 4 fires and 18 injuries for this year, which also has 11 recalls on file.
Back Over Prevention, the system this article covers, accounts for 275 of 39,812 complaints (1%), including 16 for 2020.
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 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2020 | 742 |
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 2020 model year
- 26V373000 — Exterior Lighting (Jun 2026)
- 25V442000 — Back Over Prevention (Jun 2025)
- 24V852000 — Equipment (Nov 2024)
Recent owner reports about back over prevention
This vehicle has occasional issues where the vehicle camera freezes and blacks out when backing up. This vehicle has a similar issue to another recall that was issued on a newer vehicle in our fleet, which was a 2022 Ford F-150 and was included in the NHTSA…
Read owner complaints →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.
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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