How many 2020 F-150 owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?

NHTSA records 38 complaints in this category for the 2020 F-150, roughly 5% of the 727 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2020 F-150 camera or collision system?

Yes. Recall 20V575000 covers a rearview camera hardware issue and was reported in September 2020, and recall 25V442000 covers a rearview camera software update reported in June 2025.

At what mileage do these camera and collision problems tend to show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 46,000 at the time these complaints were filed.

How does the 2020 F-150 compare to other years for this problem area?

The 2020 model year's 38 complaints (5% share) are lower than the 2019 model year's 85 complaints (6% share) and the 2021 model year's 79 complaints (8% share) in this category.

2020 Ford F-150 Collision Avoidance & Cameras Problems

NHTSA lists 38 Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 Ford F-150, about 5% of all complaints for the year, with a median mileage at failure of 46,000. Two recalls (25V442000 and 20V575000) cover rearview camera software and hardware issues on this model year.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints: 38; 5% of 727
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical collision avoidance system symptoms owners report

Backup camera image intermittently fades, shimmers, or blanks out, sometimes recurring after dealer reprogramming.
Rear ultrasonic sensors falsely detect objects while backing up, especially after heavy rain, triggering audible warnings with no obstacle present.
Forward collision warning and pre-collision assist activate at highway speed with no vehicle or object nearby.
Adaptive cruise control fails to maintain safe following distance and does not respond when the driver tries to disengage it.
Forward collision warning message appears intermittently along with rear cross-traffic detection failing to see approaching vehicles.
Owners report dealers declining to perform the rearview camera recall repair unless the driver has already noticed a failure.

When 2020 Ford F-150 collision avoidance system complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 9, 2020, latest Aug 27, 2026.

38 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2020 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2025 (4).

Collision Avoidance & Cameras recalls for the 2020 Ford F-150

NHTSA 25V442000Jun 27, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras200,237 vehicles
Back over prevention:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
NHTSA 20V575000Sep 23, 2020Collision Avoidance & Cameras620,246 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) 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. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20050 (0%)
20061 (0%)
20072 (0%)
20081 (0%)
20090 (0%)
20103 (0%)
20115 (0%)
20125 (0%)
201313 (0%)
201424 (2%)
201532 (2%)
201639 (2%)
201713 (1%)
201833 (1%)
201985 (6%)
202038 (5%)
202179 (8%)
202229 (5%)
202332 (8%)
202416 (9%)
202526 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 F-150 owners complained about collision avoidance and cameras?: NHTSA records 38 complaints in this category for the 2020 F-150, roughly 5% of the 727 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2020 F-150 camera or collision system?: Yes. Recall 20V575000 covers a rearview camera hardware issue and was reported in September 2020, and recall 25V442000 covers a rearview camera software update reported in June 2025.
At what mileage do these camera and collision problems tend to show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 46,000 at the time these complaints were filed.
Did any of these complaints involve crashes?: Yes, NHTSA lists 2 crashes tied to Collision Avoidance & Cameras complaints for the 2020 F-150, with no reported fires or injuries.
How does the 2020 F-150 compare to other years for this problem area?: The 2020 model year's 38 complaints (5% share) are lower than the 2019 model year's 85 complaints (6% share) and the 2021 model year's 79 complaints (8% share) in this category.