2020 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

49Engine complaints

13.3%Of all 369 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN230 · 62.3%

Unspecified / other50 · 13.6%

ENGINE49 · 13.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM33 · 8.9%

SEAT BELTS23 · 6.2%

Share of the 369 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford Expedition overview page.

What owners report

“The transmission jumps when putting it in park or reverse or when driving and switching gears. This is a well known issue with this vehicle…”NHTSA complaint 11560437 — filed 12/16/2023

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle shuddered with the check engine warning light illuminated. The…”NHTSA complaint 11557822 — filed 12/01/2023

“The transmission keeps slipping while driving. It has been happening for over 6 months. Continuous visits to FORD and they are unable to find the…”NHTSA complaint 11556571 — filed 11/23/2023

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford Expedition have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford Expedition: 49 of 369 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford Expedition have in total?

369 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 19 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.