Ford is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles due to a potential electrical arcing hazard that could cause fire. Owners will receive free starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut replacements.
Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
Ford is recalling some 2020 F-150 trucks because an incorrect attachment nut might cause electrical arcing, increasing fire risk. This fix is free and will be done by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79505-ford-2020-f-150-electrical-fire-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79505-ford-2020-f-150-electrical-fire-risk-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V467000
“Ford 2020 F-150 Electrical Fire Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79505-ford-2020-f-150-electrical-fire-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall 20V467000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V467000).
An incorrect attachment nut can cause poor electrical conductivity, leading to excess heat and electrical arcing. This arcing may then increase the risk of fire in normal vehicle operation.
Owners of 2020 Ford F-150 vehicles with the specific starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix face a potential fire risk.
Check if your 2020 F-150 has the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut installed incorrectly. The recall began August 25, 2020, and Ford will notify affected owners.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free replacement.
Dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut at no cost.
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.
An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive power supply cable to the starter motor, causing excess heat and electrical arcing.
Your 2020 F-150 may be affected if the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut was installed incorrectly. Ford will notify affected owners.
The recall began August 25, 2020, but there is no specific deadline for the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V467000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V467000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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.
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