2020 Ford Expedition
Common Problems
Ranked from 141 federal NHTSA complaints and 7 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
14 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Transmission shifting issues and hard shifts
81complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently shifts hard and randomly between gears, causing the vehicle to lurch and lose power.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V197000, 26V402000
- 2
Engine stalling and unexpected downshifts
60complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls and downshifts while driving, causing the vehicle to lose power and fail to accelerate.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V628000
- 3
Transmission Making Unusual Sounds During Shifts
12complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission makes unusual sounds, such as clanking or clicking, during shifts, indicating potential internal issues.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V197000, 26V402000
- 4
Engine and Transmission Failures Resulting in Loss of Power
9complaintsSafety riskOtherEngine and transmission failures result in the vehicle losing power and accelerating uncontrollably, posing a safety risk.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 5
Seat Belt Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityOtherThe seat belt malfunctions, failing to properly secure occupants during travel, posing a safety risk.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 6
Sunroof Explodes Without Warning
6complaintsSafety riskOtherThe sunroof explodes without warning, posing a risk of injury from flying glass.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 7
Transmission Loss of Power and Gear Disengagement
6complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission intermittently disengages, causing the vehicle to lose power and fail to accelerate, posing a risk of collision.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V197000, 26V402000
- 8
Engine Stalls and Randomly Revs
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stutters and revs up unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to lose power and accelerate rapidly.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V628000
- 9
Transmission shifting into neutral during high-speed driving
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly shifts into neutral at high speeds, causing the vehicle to lose power and requiring the driver to slow down.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V197000, 26V402000
- 10
Automatic transmission malfunction leading to erratic behavior
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe automatic transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to drop into lower gears and produce unusual noises and vibrations.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V197000, 26V402000
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Transmission Failure Causing Loss of Power
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially stall, posing a safety risk.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V197000, 26V402000
- 12
Center Console Sharp Edges
2complaintsLow severityOtherSharp edges on the center console cause cuts to drivers and passengers, necessitating repairs.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 13
Daytime Running Light Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherDaytime running lights fail, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 14
Instrument Cluster Black Screen
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster displays a black screen, rendering safety features unavailable and causing confusion while driving.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V262000, 25V346000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.