Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2020 Ford Expedition has 15 recalls, 335 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
15
Recalls
335
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
20V366000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side seco...
20V575000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford 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...
20V574000
SEAT BELTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an...
20V197000
POWER 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 Expediti...
20V217000
SEAT BELTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunct...
20V262000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feat...
19V633000
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Ford 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 Fo...
22V250000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Ford 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 Nav...
23V420000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Su...
24V099000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or f...
24V852000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and...
25V197000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or f...
25V346000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Coll...
25V442000
BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 R...
25V628000
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cau...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2020 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I’m reporting a parts‑availability problem with Ford recall 22S36/22S48 on my 2020 Expedition. My V... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | While I the vehicle was on, the seat belt malfunctioned. The issue appears to be the same one descri... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving my 2020 Ford Expedition at approximately 50-60 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden, ... |
| Feb 15, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The 10-speed automatic transmission has harsh/ erratic shifting, clunking, hesitation and power loss... |
| Feb 6, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | My Ford Expedition (2-wheel drive) is experiencing jerking at variety of speeds, (changing gears, sl... |
| Feb 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION CLUCKS WHEN CHANGING GEARS |
| Jan 8, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission will randomly jump while accelerating and downshift to the point that we have to get to... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Daytime Running Light has failed on passenger headlight. This condition makes the vehicle less visi... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 2020 Ford Expedition with 38,094 miles started having delayed and rough shifting a few days after my... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | The power liftgate system appears to be malfunctioning. The vehicle intermittently displays a warnin... |
| Nov 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I am suggesting an investigation into the 2020 model Ford expedition relating to the 10 speed automa... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The incident occurred while traveling at 75 mph on the interstate. The car felt like it tried to put... |
| Nov 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The first incident occurred while the vehicle was parked and unattended. There was no accident, no o... |
| Nov 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | I got a brand new transmission put in at the beginning of the year but my whole car spits and sputte... |
| Nov 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | My 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum VIN [XXX] miles suddenly began harsh shifting violent kicking/jerk... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | i had the backup camera replaced last year when it failed under warranty, paid a $100 deductible to ... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission stalls, shifts hard, shutters,. Had the transmission rebuilt about four months agoand s... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 2020 Ford Expedition FX4. Towing a four wheeler and motorcycle on the expressway. The suv was in tow... |