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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Expedition 2020 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2020 Ford Expedition: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

427Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
18Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
2Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
22Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train271 complaints

271 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V197000, 26V402000.

Unknown Or Other60 complaints

60 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine55 complaints

55 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V628000.

Seat Belts39 complaints

39 complaints; 5 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V217000, 20V574000, 24V099000, 25V197000, 26V344000.

Electrical System35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V346000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems23 complaints

23 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V262000, 20V575000, 25V442000.

Vehicle Structure22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V368000.

Vehicle Speed Control15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility13 complaints

13 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V250000.

Brakes10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats4 complaints

4 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 19V633000, 20V366000.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

19V633000Reported August 28, 2019 - 639,137 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 639,137 vehicles across all affected models.

20V197000Reported April 3, 2020 - 55,158 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 3, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 55,158 vehicles across all affected models.

20V217000Reported April 16, 2020 - 1,355 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on April 16, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 1,355 vehicles across all affected models.

20V262000Reported May 8, 2020 - 25,081 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 25,081 vehicles across all affected models.

20V366000Reported June 23, 2020 - 2,620 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 2,620 vehicles across all affected models.

20V574000Reported September 23, 2020 - 123 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 123 vehicles across all affected models.

20V575000Reported September 23, 2020 - 620,246 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 620,246 vehicles across all affected models.

22V250000Reported April 14, 2022 - 652,996 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 652,996 vehicles across all affected models.

23V420000Reported June 9, 2023 - 691,133 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 691,133 vehicles across all affected models.

24V099000Reported February 9, 2024 - 77,574 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 77,574 vehicles across all affected models.

24V852000Reported November 8, 2024 - 27,678 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.

25V197000Reported May 23, 2025 - 112,951 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 112,951 vehicles across all affected models.

25V346000Reported May 23, 2025 - 556 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on May 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 556 vehicles across all affected models.

25V442000Reported June 27, 2025 - 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 200,237 vehicles across all affected models.

25V628000Reported September 19, 2025 - 4,632 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 4,632 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
26V344000Reported May 27, 2026 - 419,967 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 419,967 vehicles across all affected models.

26V368000Reported June 9, 2026 - 548,463 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 548,463 vehicles across all affected models.

26V402000Reported June 24, 2026 - 741,195 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 741,195 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

RQ21002Opened August 3, 2021 - Open

Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance. Resulted in recall campaign 26V104.

RQ24015Opened November 15, 2024 - Closed July 23, 2025

Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment. Resulted in recall campaign 25V197.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20207
202111
202224
202370
2024116
202590
2026109
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.