2020 Ford Expedition problems and recalls

63% of owner complaints on the 2020 Ford Expedition related to the Power Train (255 of 404).

404
Complaints
18
Recalls
5
Crash reports
7
Fire reports
22
Injuries
59.3
Severity index

Severity index 59.3 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 59.3p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 46 of 103 by severity index among 2020 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 55% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2020 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 255 complaints (63.1%)255 63%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 54 complaints (13.4%)54 13%EngineEngine: 51 complaints (12.6%)51 13%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 35 complaints (8.7%)35 9%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 34 complaints (8.4%)34 8%StructureStructure: 19 complaints (4.7%)19 5%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 13 complaints (3.2%)13 3%VisibilityVisibility: 10 complaints (2.5%)10 2%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN25563.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5413.4%
ENGINE5112.6%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM358.7%
SEAT BELTS348.4%
STRUCTURE194.7%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL133.2%
VISIBILITY102.5%

Complaints filed per year

0601202020: 72021: 112022: 242023: 702024: 1162025: 902026: 86 (partial year)20212223241162526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20207
202111
202224
202370
2024116
202590
2026 (year to date)86
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 6.6x those in 2020 to 2022 (276 against 42).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V36600023/06/2020SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLYFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal
20V57500023/09/2020BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently dis
20V57400023/09/2020SEAT BELTSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.
20V19700003/04/2020POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transm
20V21700016/04/2020SEAT BELTSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.
20V26200008/05/2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of
19V63300028/08/2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recline
22V25000014/04/2022VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
23V42000009/06/2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or remo
24V09900009/02/2024SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
24V85200008/11/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply
25V19700023/05/2025SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
25V34600023/05/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software err
25V44200027/06/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2
25V62800019/09/2025ENGINEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
26V34400027/05/2026SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
26V36800009/06/2026STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLEFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
26V40200024/06/2026POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Other Ford Expedition model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.