The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.
The risk
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2020 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2020 |
Components: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2020 | 425 | 18 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2020 | 32 | 13 |
Other forward collision avoidance recalls in 2020
5 of the 782 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2020 concerned the forward collision avoidance; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
| 20V672000 30 Oct 2020 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. |
| 20V436000 28 Jul 2020 | Kia Motors America |
| 20V306000 27 May 2020 | Ford Motor Company |
| 20V144000 12 Mar 2020 | Volvo Car USA LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2020