2020 FORD EXPEDITION Safety Overview

The 2020 FORD EXPEDITION has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 17 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Structure:interior panels:center console
  • Seat belts:pretensioner
  • Engine

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD EXPEDITION owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2020 FORD EXPEDITION 26V368000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles.

Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 26V368000: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/6/2026
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 26V344000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning seat belts:pretensioner. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.. To fix this, dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge.

Reported: 5/27/2026
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 25V628000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 25V628000: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/19/2025
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 25V442000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Ed...

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V442000: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/27/2025
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 25V197000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Recall 25V197000: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/23/2025
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 25V346000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were r...

Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Recall 25V346000: Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/23/2025
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 24V099000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

NHTSA Recall 24V099000: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/2/2024
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 24V852000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Esc...

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:labels. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.. To fix this, ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge.

Reported: 8/11/2024
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 23V420000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicle...

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning equipment:other:owners/service/other manual. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. If ignored, without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.. To fix this, ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge.

Reported: 9/6/2023
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 22V250000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty ...

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

A safety recall has been issued concerning visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. If ignored, inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.. To fix this, dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.

Reported: 4/14/2022
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 20V575000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explo...

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V575000: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/23/2020
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 20V574000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles.

In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

NHTSA Recall 20V574000: In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/23/2020
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 20V262000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicle...

If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Recall 20V262000: If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/5/2020
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 20V366000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 20V366000: An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 6/23/2020
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 20V217000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles.

In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 20V217000: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 4/16/2020
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 20V197000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-sp...

If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

NHTSA Recall 20V197000: If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/4/2020
2020 FORD EXPEDITION 19V633000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450,...

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA Recall 19V633000: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 8/28/2019

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.