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2020 Ford Expedition: recalls and problems

18 recalls and 415 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

18recalls
415complaints
5crashes reported
7fires reported
25injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train261 · 63%
  • Unknown Or Other57 · 14%
  • Engine51 · 12%
  • Seat Belts37 · 9%
  • Electrical System33 · 8%
  • Structure21 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control14 · 3%
  • Visibility10 · 2%
  • Service Brakes8 · 2%
  • Back Over Prevention8 · 2%

What owners report

Power Train

Vehicle regularly shifts harshly, and on multiple occasions has completely lost power/forward movement as if the transmission completely disconnected from the vehicle. the vehicle would then reengage with a harsh lurch. almost rear-ended a few times with children in car. ford dealer states transmission needs replacement, but ford motor company refuses to financially assist with repair despite this seeming to be a man

Seat Belts

Beginning xxx, the vehicle's restraints control module repeatedly warned of a fault with the passenger seatbelt retractor pretensioner circuit, via in-vehicle warning light and ford app alert. this warning recurred on xxx, and again on xxx, each instructing the owner to contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. on xxx, the vehicle was brought to clement ford in [xxx] for diagnosis. service technician [xxx] co

Vehicle Speed Control,Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes

The parking pawl is engaging during speeds of about 25-30 mph when switching gears. this happens randomly at times and puts everyone in my car at risk because i lose all horsepower to my car. i have to wait until my car drops to about 20 mph to begin accelerating again. the component has not been inspected but does have a current recall. however upon speaking with ford representatives the remedy will not be available

Power Train

The contact owns a 2020 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the transmission independently shifted into park(p), and the rear wheels locked up. the vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the failure was associated with a recall. the contact was informed that the vehicle

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2020 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2020 Ford Expedition SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering EXPEDITION EL, EXPEDITION. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.