Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published August 5, 2020
Ford Expedition 2020: Pre-Collision Assist Not Enabled Risk
Ford recalls 2020 Expedition vehicles with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature that may not function properly, increasing crash risk. Owners must reprogram software free of charge by May 26, 2020.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles that have a camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. This feature may not work properly because the software isn't correctly set up, which could lead to crashes if drivers rely on it without enabling it. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79465-ford-expedition-2020-pre-collision-assist-not-enabled-risk.
“Ford Expedition 2020: Pre-Collision Assist Not Enabled Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79465-ford-expedition-2020-pre-collision-assist-not-enabled-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V262000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V262000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the Pre-Collision Assist feature may not be enabled, increasing crash risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on August 5, 2020.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Expedition, 2020
Lincoln Navigator, 2020
What to do
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
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. The hazard stems from incorrect coding of interfacing modules preventing the feature from being enabled.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since January 29, 2010. Other recent recalls include a Ford 2021 Bronco hard top detachment risk (October 23, 2026), an F-450 SD inaccurate speedometer crash risk (October 6, 2026), and an F-150 improperly secured front seats hazard (October 6, 2026). NHTSA has 425 owner complaints on file for the 2020 Ford Expedition, with the latest received October 15, 2026. Manufacturers have sent NHTSA 177 technical service bulletins covering the 2020 Ford Expedition, with the latest dated August 22, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Ford Expedition has a camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles with radar-plus-camera systems are not affected by this recall.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get reprogramming for free.
Reprogram Software
Dealers will reprogram the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, and other modules to fix the issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 2 months.
1Recall began
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V262000 — Ford Expedition 2020: Pre-Collision Assist Not Enabled Risk
Hello,
I own a Ford Expedition 2020: Pre-Collision Assist Not Enabled Risk that is covered by recall 20V262000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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