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2020 Ford Expedition problems

426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford Expedition. The most reported area is power train (transmission and drive) (63% of them). NHTSA also lists 137 service bulletins and 18 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 27. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 426 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Power train (transmission and drive)267 · 63%
• Other or unknown60 · 14%
• Engine and engine cooling55 · 13%
• Seat belts39 · 9%
• Electrical system35 · 8%
• Body and structure22 · 5%
• Speed control and throttle15 · 4%
• Visibility and wipers13 · 3%

14 smaller areas not shown (61 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 137 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2020 Ford Expedition. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. SSM 55100Received September 1, 2026

   Seats

   For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available.

2. SSM 54720Received April 10, 2026

   Electrical system

   Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message...

3. SSM 54366Received November 19, 2025

   Electrical system

   Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.

4. TSB 25-2476Received November 4, 2025

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Reason for update: update the Part List Description and Labor Times Description Some vehicles may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift...

5. SSM 54313Received October 28, 2025

   Electrical system

   Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message...

6. SSM 54116Received August 12, 2025

   Electrical system

   Various 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a partially or fully black center display screen at start-up using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

7. 24E13Received June 2, 2025

   On your vehicle, the OBD monitoring system for the catalytic converter may not be operating as intended.

8. SSM 53764Received May 21, 2025

   Engine and engine cooling

   Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require...

Recalls

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Expedition. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 26V402000June 24, 2026

   Power train

   The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

2. 20V197000April 3, 2020

   Power train

   The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.

3. 25V628000September 19, 2025Do not drive notice

   Engine

   A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.

See all 18 recalls for the 2020 Ford Expedition, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your Expedition will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

This model year has an engine recall in NHTSA's data. Before you pay for an engine repair, check the recalls and ask the dealer about warranty extensions for your VIN. Those repairs can be free.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Power train (transmission and drive) 267 complaints · 63%

• Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
• Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
• Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
• Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050

Engine and engine cooling 55 complaints · 13%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Seat belts 39 complaints · 9%

• Seat belt pretensioner / buckle replacement$240 to $770

Electrical system 35 complaints · 8%

• Battery replacement$150 to $470
• Alternator replacement$360 to $930
• Starter replacement$280 to $740
• Battery cable replacement$100 to $340

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2020 Ford Expedition: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2020 Ford Expedition?

Of the 426 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2020 Ford Expedition, 267 (63%) name power train (transmission and drive), and 55 (13%) name engine and engine cooling. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2020 Ford Expedition reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 5 of the 426 complaints as involving a crash and 7 as involving a fire. They also reported 27 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2020 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the 2020 Ford Expedition. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 137 repair bulletins for the 2020 Ford Expedition.

More

• 2021 Expedition problems
• 2019 Expedition problems
• 2018 Expedition problems
• 2017 Expedition problems
• 2016 Expedition problems
• 2020 recalls
• All Ford recalls
• Ford problems by model
• Check-engine codes

Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.