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2020 Ford Expedition Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
269about this part
Share
63%of 428 total for the year
Median mileage
65,600miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 269 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2020 Ford Expedition, 63% of the 428 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“The transmission in the car caused a complete loss of power. The car stopped in the middle of the street and was almost rear-ended. Our infant son was in the car at the time. We were very worried about our safety. The see manual warning light flashed on the screen. We had to place the car into neutral and was able to finally make it to a safe location.”

NHTSA complaint #11630528, filed 2024-12

“We have replaced our transmission twice and sending the truck in for a third replacement. The transmission does not run smooth and when it shifts from 3rd to 4th gear it drops into gear very roughly. The last time it did this the TCM also faulted which stuck the truck in 7th gear while driving on a highway. Ford will only replace with the same part in a manufactured condition.”

NHTSA complaint #11654596, filed 2025-04

“When driving down the freeway at about 65 mph, i started to accelerate and the transmission disengaged and all power was lost. I let off the gas and about 10-15 seconds later the transmission engaged and i could accelerate. This has happened on two occasions so far. This could have caused someone to crash into me as all power was lost.”

NHTSA complaint #11605511, filed 2024-07

“The vehicle jerks back-and-forth while on the highway at random speeds, and at random times I have had the transmission rebuilt twice and they are still unable to replicate the issue. when I leave the dealership and drive it for a day, it starts doing it again, jerking and bucking at high speeds and at low speeds so it is very random.”

NHTSA complaint #11572431, filed 2024-02

“While driving in traffic there was what appreard to bre a hard downshift from the transmission that was so violent i felt like i was rear ended. At that time I lost acceleration and a message popped up on my dash that said “transmission failure” for a few seconds. It then went away and everything started working again with no problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11596813, filed 2024-06

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2025513%
202456%
20231117%
20221614%
202111347%
202026963%
201922443%
201814939%
20175114%
20163617%
20152918%
20143447%
20134347%
20126454%
20112130%
20101017%
2009414%
20081410%
20072713%
2006227%
20054414%
2004279%
2003508%
2002185%
2001407%
2000425%
1999677%
1998708%
1997769%

Other parts of the 2020 Ford Expedition

Other or unknown
62 complaintsEngine
52 complaintsSeat belts
39 complaintsElectrical system
35 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 31, 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