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2020 Ford Expedition Electrical system Problems

Complaints
35about this part
Share
8%of 426 total for the year
Median mileage
49,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 35 complaints about the electrical system of the 2020 Ford Expedition, 8% of the 426 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“At 1000k miles the electrical panels on the car lit up like a christmas tree. When it was pulled over and placed into park, it jumped. We called the dealer to be told it was a glitch and would work itself out. The next time, we took pictures and they misdiagnosed it twice. The third time, they saw it and did a bandaid repair and now say they have to dissamble and rebuild the car's electrical system, including dropping fuel tanks and other major components to get there. …”

NHTSA complaint #11361130, filed 2020-09, 900 miles

“I’m reporting a parts‑availability problem with Ford recall 22S36/22S48 on my 2020 Expedition. My VIN shows the recall in FordPass and my dealer confirmed it, but they cannot get the replacement battery junction box. I was advised to contact larger dealers because parts are not being supplied. This is a fire‑risk recall, and the delay prevents the safety repair. Please document the shortage and ensure Ford provides adequate parts.”

NHTSA complaint #11724915, filed 2026-03

“I was driving 70mph when suddenly a red alert on the dashboard said coolant alert 402 degrees the car was not heating up at all before that. I pulled to the side of the road right away. Smoke started coming out trunk ran and in less than 2 minutes the car was on fire.”

NHTSA complaint #11619598, filed 2024-10

“I was sitting at the kitchen table with my children doing some painting projects for Halloween and my car started smoking, my alarms started going off and within a matter of minutes my car was completely engulfed in flames, I grabbed my kids and ran outside as the car was close to our house and we then called 911. By the time the fire department arrived the car was a complete loss, and my house has sustained minor damages.”

NHTSA complaint #11551569, filed 2023-10

“rear back up camera does not have guide lines. Camera works, but does not have the guide lines that move when you back up. I bought the vehicle used. I checked other 2020 expeditions and they have the guide lines on the display.”

NHTSA complaint #11624577, filed 2024-11

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
2025616%
20241519%
20231726%
20222017%
20212410%
2020358%
2019173%
2018349%
20179326%
20163315%
20154527%
20141318%
20131011%
20122017%
2011710%
20101017%
2009518%
200896%
2007188%
20063211%
20057624%
20043612%
200310417%
20024614%
200111820%
200021424%
199911712%
199811514%
19979511%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
267 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsEngine
51 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology