Worst 2020 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 210 | — | 2 | 63,164 mi | |
| ENGINE | 47 | — | 2 | 78,750 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 43 | — | 3 | 9,978 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 31 | 1 | 4 | 47,526 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 19 | 1 | — | 62,489 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | — | — | 82,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 10 | — | — | 300 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 6 | 3 | — | 58,904 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 6 | — | 1 | 7,400 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 1 | 1 | 55,975 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 92,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 3 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 1,600 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 52,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 87,017 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 25,450 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 91,092 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 2 | — | — | 17,572 mi | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 900 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Ford Expedition
89 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~40,800,580 vehicles.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford 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 error.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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 with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford 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 with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
+ 79 more recalls
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