2020 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 64 engine-area complaints for the 2020 Ford Expedition, 15% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 91,034 miles. A related recall (25V628000) covers a battery junction box short circuit that can cause an engine fire.
- Engine complaints
- 64
- 15% of 414
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 91,034 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle suddenly loses power or stalls while driving at highway speed, then sometimes regains power on its own.
- Transmission slips, grinds, or disengages when accelerating, with RPM spiking and no forward power for a period.
- Powertrain jerks, clunks, or slams back into gear after a moment of total power loss, especially when merging or passing.
- Owners describe the engine overheating with temperatures climbing above 220 degrees along with grinding noises.
- In some cases the vehicle caught fire, including one report of a fire while parked and another after a coolant temperature alert while driving at 70 mph.
When 2020 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed
First complaint May 25, 2022, latest Sep 21, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2020 Ford Expedition
- NHTSA 25V628000Sep 19, 2025Engine4,632 vehiclesPark Outside
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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.
Remedy: 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.
Engine complaints by Expedition model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2020 Ford Expedition?
- NHTSA lists 64 engine-area complaints for the 2020 model year, which is 15% of the 414 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for engine fires in the 2020 Ford Expedition?
- Yes. Recall 25V628000, reported September 19, 2025, covers a short circuit in the battery junction box that can cause an engine fire while driving or parked. Ford advises owners to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is performed.
- At what mileage do 2020 Expedition engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 91,034 miles at the time of failure for engine-area complaints.
- Did the engine complaints involve any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records 0 crashes and 0 injuries among these complaints, but 2 fires were reported.
- How does 2020 compare to other Expedition model years for engine complaints?
- The 2020 Expedition's 15% share of complaints tied to the engine area is lower than years like 2018 (34%) and 2019 (28%), though the 2021 model year also reported a 28% share.