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NHTSA Recall 20V262000: Automatic emergency braking (forward collision avoidance) and 2 other components

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 25,081 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Expedition.

25,081
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2020
owners notified (May 26)
NHTSA campaign20V262000
Manufacturer campaign20S20
ComponentsFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Report receivedMay 8, 2020
Owner notificationMay 26, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety 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.

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.

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V262000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Expedition2020
Lincoln Navigator2020

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.