Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2020 Ford Expedition has 212 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
212
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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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...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Dec 16, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 2020 Ford Expedition with 38,094 miles started having delayed and rough shifting a few days after my... |
| 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 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 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... |
| Oct 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The transmission failed. It is being rebuilt when the dealership can get to it. So it's available un... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While overtaking another vehicle on the interstate at 75 mph, a loud clunk was heard and drive power... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I am writing to bring attention to what I believe is a serious and ongoing issue related to the desi... |
| Sep 27, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission exhibits harsh shifting and slippage. One scary example is when accelerating at highwa... |
| Sep 26, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission losing power while driving. This is a known safety hazard with this 10R80 10 speed tran... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on the interstate (I-35) and attempting to pass a vehicle, the transmission went out o... |