Recall 20V306 affects 24 2020 Ford Mustang vehicles for a misaligned forward camera. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 24 2020 Mustang vehicles because a misaligned forward-looking camera can stop Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control from working as intended. If a driver relies on Pre-Collision Assist when it is not operating effectively, the risk of crash or injury increases; Ford dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Image Processing Module A on the 2020 Ford Mustang is the forward-looking camera module mounted to read the road ahead. It supplies the view used by Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control. Those features depend on the camera being aimed and calibrated to the vehicle, not just powered on.
In affected Mustangs, the camera was not aligned correctly at the Ford assembly plant because the calibration tooling was set up incorrectly. A camera pointed out of position gives the vehicle systems the wrong reference point for lane markings, vehicles ahead, and lighting conditions. As a result, the camera-dependent features can fail to work as intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. The plant found the issue through a diagnostic trouble code during production, but the recall does not describe an owner-facing warning that appears before the affected features stop working correctly.
Who's affected?
Both component labels point to the same front-facing camera module software.
| 2020 Ford Mustang | Camera |
|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Mustang | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 24 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2020 Ford Mustang is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
The Pre-Collision Assist feature is not operating effectively, so a driver who relies on it can lose expected crash-avoidance support. That increases the risk of a crash or injury. There is no warning sign before the system fails to help as expected, so schedule the camera alignment repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Ford Mustang is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free forward-camera alignment that helps the camera-dependent safety features work as intended.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford sent one. If not, reference recall number 20V306 when you call.
- Use extra caution with Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control until the repair is complete; do not rely on those features as your only safety check.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician performs the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure on the forward looking camera. The repair is available now, and the alignment work is free under the recall. That alignment helps the camera dependent features read the road as intended. Out of pocket repairs already paid are handled through the original warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because warranty coverage provided a free repair for this concern. Ask the service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| May 27, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| May 28, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 15, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 15, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| June 17, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V306?
Recall 20V306 covers 24 2020 Ford Mustang vehicles with a forward-looking camera that was not aligned correctly. Camera-based features, including Pre-Collision Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping System, Driver Alert, and Auto High Beam Control, can fail to work as intended. Ford dealers perform the camera alignment procedure for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Ford Mustang is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Mustang is included in recall 20V306. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for the Lane Departure Warning System camera alignment procedure. Reference Ford recall number 20S26 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford dealers perform the camera alignment procedure free of charge. The remedy is available, and Ford began this recall on June 17, 2020.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is misplaced trust in a camera-based driver-assistance feature that is not working effectively. If Pre-Collision Assist is not operating as intended and the driver relies on it, the risk of a crash or injury increases. The dealer repair corrects the camera alignment.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V306000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V306 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V306000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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