2020 Ford Explorer Lane departure Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 2%of 1,249 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the lane departure of the 2020 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 1,249 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“This truck has a few different issues on and off issues 1. The reverse camera stops working turns blue when trying to reverse 2. All my warning sensors stop working going reverse or forward when trying to park there's even times when I'm driving and I get a warning that my sensor are not working to refer to manual 3.my car car has an auto shut off when on a red light for some reason this is not working I get the symbol on dash board but is crossed with a line 4. When driving and I step on gas the RPM stay high like if the engine or transmission is trying to catch up 5. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390830, filed 2021-01, 600 miles“Car jerks from 1st to 2nd gear and sometimes 2nd to 3rd. Also, very long delay when putting the car into reverse. Takes anywhere from 5-10 seconds sometimes to shift into reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #11415262, filed 2021-05, 11,000 miles“Back up camera inoperative. In reverse, the vehcle will switch to the backup camera but the driver can not see the images, the screen would be dark and snowy.”
NHTSA complaint #11377013, filed 2020-11, 500 miles“Back up Camera goes blue or blank screen, we have called the Ford Dealer, we took it into their maintenance. Can’t find issue We just received a recall in mail , we called the Ford Dealer today about our backup Camera recall. THEY told us they know nothing about it and Ford Manufacture has not confirmed this issue. ( todays date is 04/05/2023”
NHTSA complaint #11515553, filed 2023-04“Good Afternoon, the problem that I have encountered for is is that the rear camera does not work all the time a blue screen appears and I am not able to see what is behind me and that can cause me to have an accident. I do not feel safe”
NHTSA complaint #11539228, filed 2023-08Related service bulletins
- 11031263Apr 2, 2026Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System…
- 11030282Mar 25, 2026Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- 11024526Oct 21, 2025Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System…
- 10238875Jun 20, 2023Certain 2017-2020 Model Year Continental and Super Duty, 2018-2020 Navigator, 2020 Aviator, and 2020 Explorer Vehicles Replace Front and/or Side Cameras if Foggy
Lane departure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 7% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 5% |
| 2023 | 7 | 6% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 20 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 4 | 0% |
| 2016 | 7 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5 | 0% |
| 2013 | 14 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ford Explorer
504 complaintsOther or unknown
214 complaintsElectrical system
188 complaintsEngine
117 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
104 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsForward collision avoidance
72 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
70 complaintsExterior lighting
56 complaintsBody and structure
46 complaintsFuel system
42 complaintsSeats
41 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ford Explorer
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.
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