NHTSA recall 20V-197 (20V197000)
power train recall reported April 3, 2020 - about 55,158 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V197000
- Also written as
- 20V-197
- Manufacturer number
- 20S18
- Reported
- April 3, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~55,158
- Component
- power train
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
Why it is dangerous
If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-197 when calling a dealer.
Affected 3 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.