Front passenger door lock will not function. the lock does not lock or unlock with the key fob or the interior door lock controls.
2020 Ford F-150: key fob or push-button start problems
7 of the 746 complaints about the 2020 Ford F-150 describe key fob or push-button start problems.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 49 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Key fob or push-button start problems by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to unlock the doors of the vehicle with the key fob, only the front driver's side door unlocked. There was no warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while attempting to manually unlock the tailgate, the tailgate failed to unlock as intended. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure could be related to an unknown actuator recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
When clicking lock and unlock on the key fob or door panel, all doors lock and unlock EXCEPT the driver door. It does not move no matter what you do. Replaced the fuse and that did nothing. This truck is approx 5 years old and should not have electrical failing like this.
Driver's door won't lock anymore. If you push the botton down to lock your truck and try to unlock with keyfob; the panic system goes off. No accidents on this truck. Just stopped working. When you accelerate and all of your locks are supposed to lock and the driver's side just makes a noise and does not lock. This is a safety issue
Not one check engine light has ever come on. Bought this truck new off the lot, now to almost 60,000 mi. Every single component on this truck, immediately failed. Bucking/ jerking/ chugging on acceleration and maintaining speed while inclining. Incorrect gear selection 90% of the time. Going 5 mph with no foot on the gas, it up shifts and takes off down my driveway. Sudden down shifts causing violent decreases in speed. When braking the truck may rail on the brakes and "assist" you to stop or it may decrease reading of the pressure of your braking. Tire pressure sensors don't read accurately. Digital and analog speed read differently. The truck nudges itself side to side on the road. Truck will change the steering tension going around corners, so the driver must react to stay on track. Not going around corners the steering tension will change. Almost 2 in of play in the steering at times while sometimes one side is more responsive than the other. If not wearing a seat belt and the alarm goes off while the blinker is on, the blinker will slow down until the alarm stops then pick back up again. The RPM gauge doesn't respond at all or accurately. It will stay at 1,500- going up hill, accelerating, braking. The RPM's read inversely while down shifting. For 2.5 years SYNC update wouldn't install, a month after last attempt, it connected to my WIFI and updated itself. For 6 months, I dropped calls every time in one spot. Then I unplugged my phone from the center USB and I never dropped calls there again, unless I chose to have my phone plugged in charging. No start, couldn't find fob. No unlock. Unlocks on own. Heated seat and steering wheel turn on without the button. Burning smell coming from the motor <5,000mi. A/C never cold and heat never hot. Both sound like they are blowing hard, but the vents could barley rock a face mask back and forth. USB plugs don't have great power. The AC outlets have never had enough to charge anything. My BIL phone treated as key fob.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to enter the vehicle using the remote key fob, the driver's side door failed to unlatch. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the door actuator. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Front passenger door will not unlock with key fob or driver door unlock button. Had repaired at Ford house once, currently in again as of 10/3/22
Service bulletins that may apply
- 25E10-S1
- New vehicle delivery hold
- Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may...
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- Various connectivity concerns with The Ford App Lincoln App including but not limited to: missing...
- This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected...
- Illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018,...
- This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2126
Related recalls
Electrical system: starter assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles. An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.
- Risk
- Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40.
Recall number 20V467000 · Recall details
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
- Risk
- Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.
Recall number 19V805000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2020 Ford F-150 key fob
Is key fob or push-button start problems a common problem on the 2020 Ford F-150?
7 of 746 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford F-150 (1%) mention key fob or push-button start problems. The model year with the most reports is 2016.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2020 Ford F-150?
There are 2 recalls and 49 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2020 Ford F-150
Harsh shifting 114Jerking 79Transmission failure 73Check engine light 56Loss of power 50Slipping 42Backup camera 38Hesitation 35Stalling 30Oil consumption 28Start-stop 25Won't shift 23Door locks 22Wipers 20Engine failure 17Adaptive cruise 15Screen failure 15Overheating 14Knocking 13Shudder 11Fire or smoke 10Grinding brakes 8Collision warning 8Sudden acceleration 7ABS 6No deployment 6Coil spring 5Warning lights 5
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