Put vehicle in reverse camera camera on then went black and the backup lights went out while trying to move resulting in hitting a pole.
NHTSA ODI 11694015
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Put vehicle in reverse camera camera on then went black and the backup lights went out while trying to move resulting in hitting a pole.
NHTSA ODI 11694015
Back up camera glitches and back up lights went out cause me to back into a tree at night
NHTSA ODI 11664995
Smoke started coming from the passenger side visor as I was driving. There was no indication of an issue with warning messages of any kind. Of course I panicked, ran from the car and called the fire department who stated it smelled electrical when they arrived. After a week of being at the dealership, they couldn't find anything; however, 30 seconds after I got into my vehicle, I noticed the cabin lights weren't working. After returning the vehicle within an hour they found that a wire had burned out and shorted out some fuses. 2 weeks later and I still don't have my vehicle. No injuries, just scared beyond belief to have a 2020 ST start smoking!! Even if they state it is fixed, I am still scared to death to drive it after that!! I have had issues with the brakes as well. Those stopped working but apparently that was a recall that was resolved. I have purchased Fords for the past 20 years. I will NEVER buy a Ford again with all the issues I have on this vehicle!
NHTSA ODI 11425163
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