2020 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2020 Ford Expedition, 12% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 97,500 miles.
- 51engine complaints
- 97,500median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 50%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 8 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 2 a fire.
Ford Expedition engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 3 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 5 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Expedition | 11 | 10% | 8,065 |
| 2021 Expedition | 56 | 24% | 62,500 |
| 2020 Expedition | 51 | 12% | 97,500 |
| 2019 Expedition | 108 | 21% | 69,118 |
| 2018 Expedition | 99 | 26% | 68,933 |
| 2017 Expedition | 38 | 11% | 62,000 |
| 2016 Expedition | 37 | 17% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Expedition | 31 | 19% | 55,154 |
| 2014 Expedition | 10 | 14% | 138,500 |
| 2013 Expedition | 10 | 11% | 78,500 |
| 2012 Expedition | 12 | 10% | 95,500 |
| 2011 Expedition | 11 | 15% | 110,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 4 | 7% | 122,633 |
| 2009 Expedition | 2 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2008 Expedition | 5 | 3% | 96,000 |
| 2007 Expedition | 21 | 10% | 122,700 |
| 2006 Expedition | 87 | 29% | 106,556 |
| 2005 Expedition | 57 | 18% | 111,960 |
| 2004 Expedition | 29 | 10% | 141,000 |
| 2003 Expedition | 44 | 7% | 154,000 |
| 2002 Expedition | 27 | 8% | 129,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 15 | 3% | 193,500 |
| 2000 Expedition | 28 | 3% | 167,500 |
| 1999 Expedition | 26 | 3% | 174,716 |
| 1998 Expedition | 16 | 2% | 180,000 |
| 1997 Expedition | 11 | 1% | 193,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
EnginePark outside
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle disengages and loses power, feels like it shifts to park and wonât go.
Car is stalling out while driving it.
Hard shifting when at high speeds
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2020 Ford Expeditions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about engine for the 2020 Ford Expedition (12% of the 423 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Ford Expedition engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 97,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
Other 2020 Ford Expedition problems
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See all 2020 Ford Expedition problems or engine problems across all Expedition years.