no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
NewRisk. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2020 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 429 owner complaints about the 2020 Ford Expedition, most often about the power train. It is covered by 18 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-197 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 3, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Ford Expedition has problems
429 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
269Power train8 crash/fire/injury
52Engine3 crash/fire/injury
40Seat belts9 crash/fire/injury
35Electrical system5 crash/fire/injury
22Structure
15Vehicle speed control
10Visibility
9Air bags
9Service brakes
5116 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 269 | 8 |
| Engine | 52 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 40 | 9 |
| Electrical system | 35 | 5 |
| Structure | 22 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 15 | 0 |
| Visibility | 10 | 0 |
| Air bags | 9 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 2 |
| 16 other systems | 51 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
18 recalls
2020 Ford Expedition recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Interior panels: center console
NewRisk. Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Seat belts: pretensioner
NewRisk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Engine
Park outsideRisk. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Body control module: software
Risk. Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to…
repaired · 2022 Q2
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk. An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. 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…
repaired · 2022 Q1
Seat belts
Risk. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)
Risk. If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur,…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
66kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 55 power train complaints. 82% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 24% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
6under 30k miles45under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
8 owners mentioned a cost$9,530median
Middle half: $5,750 – $9,936
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2020 vs. every other Expedition year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Expedition median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2020 Ford Expedition safety ratings
2020 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.3% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2020 Ford Expedition, and the recalls they led to.
- Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 NoncomplianceLed to recall 26V-104
- Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent DeploymentLed to recall 25V-197
In owners' words
What Expedition owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, attempting to accelerate to 65 MPH, the vehicle locked up on the freeway. The vehicle jolted like someone hit the rear of the vehicle. Ford customer relations was contacted by phone. The vehicle was taken to a…
The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the engine and the engine was raised; however, the…
When accelerating hard, the vehicle attempted to downshift the transmission, but failed and all power was suddenly lost. Vehicle transmission was loud and grinding. Warning lamps stating Shift failure was displayed but disappeared quickly. After removing acceleration, transmission seemed to slip…
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