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2020 Ford F-150: multiple warning lights

5 of the 746 complaints about the 2020 Ford F-150 describe multiple warning lights.

owner complaints
5
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

Multiple warning lights by model year

What owners say

Filed May 15, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · MI

I was driving and slowing down for a stop sign and the engine shut off by itself while still moving at appx 10-15mph. The display had several warning lights appear, and the message "Auto Start Stop, Shift to P, Then Restart Engine". I have the Auto Start Stop disabled on my vehicle, so there was no reason for my engine to shut off while decelerating. I searched online for potential causes and discovered that there are numerous incidents of this happening (engine shutting off while moving) to drivers that have deactivated the auto start stop on their vehicles. See link: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 13, 2024 · Electrical · TX

While driving in the rain, my vehicle had a complete electrical failure. I could not accelerate or even turn the vehicle off. Because of this I could not move my vehicle off the highway. Fortunately I was not hit by the vehicle behind me, and was not in a turn. he Several warning lights came on. After being towed to a dealership, it was found that the factory windshield was leaking into the passenger side area where the Body Control Module (BCM) is housed. This flooded the unit and completely killed the truck. It was surprising to me that rain had the ability to completely render my truck useless. The manufacturer would not cover any repairs as they claimed windshield leaks were a maintenance issue.

Filed Jun 12, 2022 · Lights · AL

bolts falling out that connect the grounding wire on the passenger and driver side rear frame. causes all lights on both side to not work. No notification is given for this fault. May cause you to drive without know that you have no stop lights turn singles.

Filed Jan 8, 2022 · Transmission · TX

This appears to be a possible PCM relay failure or electrical system malfunction . This seems to be a documented issue out there on various websites and forums. I was with my wife and son when the vehicle started running extremely rough and lost nearly all power on a busy roadway. This caused a very dangerous situation for my family in attempting to get the vehicle off the main roadway. Multiple dash lights came on and the system advised of "park brake limited service required", "Hill assist not available" and "drive modes not available". After getting the vehicle off the roadway and parked, the vehicle stalled and would not start or run. I have not taken this to the dealer yet to determine the issue.

Filed Jan 15, 2021 · Electrical · 14,000 miles · MI

Ford eliminated the engine cover in 2019 exposing the engine wiring to the elements. Since the wiring insulation is made from soy this allow for rodents to clime up into the engine compartment and chew at the exposed wires. This can disables the vehicle or set a vehicle engine lights at the owners expense. In my case the vehicle lost power on the freeway and I had several lights come on. The top speed dropped from 70mph to 23mph. Brighton ford did repair the vehicle at my expense. Going forward even though the repair has put the vehicle back on the road, the potential problem still exist. Ford customer care said there is no solution available to this problem I have opened a case but I don't believe anyone is looking at it. I also check 2021 vehicles and it has the same issue.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported August 10, 2020 · 431 vehicles affected
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: cablesReported November 12, 2019 · 135,725 vehicles affected
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 warning lights

Is multiple warning lights a common problem on the 2020 Ford F-150?

5 of 746 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford F-150 (1%) mention multiple warning lights. 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 8Key fob 7Sudden acceleration 7ABS 6No deployment 6Coil spring 5

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