2020 Ford Expedition power train problems
260 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2020 Ford Expedition — 63% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V344000 (Seat Belts), 26V368000 (Structure), and 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the parts for the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission independently shifted into park(P), and the rear wheels locked up. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park…Campaign 26V402000 · Jun 24, 2026
- Transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to…Campaign 20V197000 · Apr 3, 2020
Related service bulletins
This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2132. Reason for update: update the Part List Description and Labor Times Description Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following…
TSB 25-2476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2025
Power Train problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 5 | 15% |
| 2024 Expedition | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Expedition | 11 | 17% |
| 2022 Expedition | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 Expedition | 110 | 47% |
| 2019 Expedition | 218 | 44% |
| 2018 Expedition | 146 | 39% |
| 2017 Expedition | 51 | 14% |
| 2016 Expedition | 36 | 17% |
| 2015 Expedition | 29 | 18% |
| 2014 Expedition | 34 | 47% |
| 2013 Expedition | 43 | 47% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.