The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V467000·Announced 2020-08-10

Ford Recalls 2020 F-150 Trucks Due to Starter Motor Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2020 F-150 vehicles because an incorrect attachment nut on the starter motor may cause electrical arcing and increase the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical system) that explicitly increases the risk of a fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe (4) rating under the rubric for significant injury/property-damage risks.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles due to a defect in the electrical system. The recall addresses the starter assembly, where an incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor.

This defect may affect electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing. According to the recall notice, electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-150
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup Truck
Hazard
Affected units
431

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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