2020 Ford Expedition Still Rules Full-Size SUVs

Name: 2020 Ford Expedition
Brand: Ford

Price Range: $19,898 - $46,998

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7.6

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Not that long ago, a full-size SUV capable of towing 9,000 pounds would be a scarcely disguised work truck, if one even existed at all. But the new 2020 Expedition delivers the goods as well as limousine-size space, modern technology and impressive drivability. But all that capability and luxury come at a price, both on the window sticker and at the gas station.

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Pros

Cavernous interior with plenty of passenger and cargo space
Quick acceleration from strong V6 engine
Comfortable front seats
Tows more than similarly sized crossover SUVs

Cons

Soft brake pedal feel diminishes driver confidence
Large size and slow steering make it cumbersome to drive
Not as quiet on the highway as other SUVs
Maximum power output dependent on premium unleaded

What's new

King Ranch model now available in regular and Max body styles
Ford Co-Pilot360, Ford's suite of driver aids, now standard on all models
Black Accent package introduced for XLT models, includes wheels, exterior trim and body all painted in black
Part of the fourth Expedition generation introduced in 2018

Still rules full-size SUV class

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

10/11/2019

When the Ford Expedition was redesigned for 2018, it represented a significant leap forward in capability, sophistication and flexibility for a large SUV. In short, it left the competition in the dust. Two years later, and with no major improvements from any of its rivals, the Expedition still has the run of the full-size class.

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2020 Ford Expedition
King Ranch 4dr SUV
$30,669
great price
$3,896 below market
- 103,956 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 17 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Land Rover Bethesda (20 mi away)
- Free home delivery*
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in North Bethesda, MD
Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow PackagePanoramic RoofLeather SeatsNavigation System3rd Row SeatCargo Package1St & 2Nd Row Floor LinersLane Keeping Assis...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMJU1PT6LEA45672
Stock: LEA45672
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-30-2026
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2020 Ford Expedition
XLT 4dr SUV
$27,995
fair price
$792 below market
- 75,022 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 8 Seats, 17 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Koons Ford of Falls Church (21 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Third-row seating
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Located in Falls Church, VA
2020 Ford Expedition XLT 4D Sport Utility 10-Speed Automatic ** Bluetooth **, ** Rear View Camera **, ** 4-Wheel Drive **, Low Miles, 3rd Row Seating,...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMJU1JT5LEA33764
Stock: KFCP200592
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-31-2026

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The Expedition comes in the standard wheelbase and the Max version, which is over 9 inches longer, adding rear-seat legroom and cargo capacity. Power comes from a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 engine (375 horsepower, or 400 hp for the Platinum trim) and is mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but four-wheel drive is available on every trim level.

As appealing as the capabilities of the Expedition might be, you might be better served by a smaller three-row SUV such as the all-new Ford Explorer, Kia Telluride or the venerable Honda Pilot. Those offer plenty of room for adults but are easier to manage in city traffic and parking lots. But if the space and towing capabilities of a full-size SUV are needed, the Ford Expedition is the best of the bunch.

Notably, we picked the 2020 Ford Expedition Platinum as one of Edmunds' Fastest SUVs for 2019.

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Average

7.6

out of 10

We drove the 2020 Ford Expedition on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance: Big power, soft brakes, limited grip

7.5/10

How does the Expedition drive? Anything that can be this large and tow this much can't really be this quick, can it? The twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 is quite the powerhouse. But that speed isn't shaved off with much confidence from the brakes due to a soft pedal and low-grip tires. Handling was never going to be a strong suit, but the Max is fairly easy to drive in the city thanks to its ample and easily accessible power.

Even when equipped with a two-speed locking differential, selectable terrain management traction system and nearly 10 inches of ground clearance, the Expedition's long wheelbase and big wheels will likely limit the off-road exploits to gravel trails or mild overlanding.

Comfort: Big space, but 22-inch harshness

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Expedition? While there's no complaining about the comfort and space the Expedition Max affords its passengers, the 22-inch wheel and tire package tends to spoil the party with a choppy ride on rougher roads. Thankfully, plenty of packages and configurations that keep 22-inch wheels off the table are available.

There's plenty of glass as well, but most of it lets in a lot of noise at higher speeds. Nevertheless, at lower speeds, passengers in all three rows will be able to hold conversations with one another. All passengers will also appreciate the power and efficiency of the Expedition's climate control system. We only wish it didn't have so many small buttons on the center console.

Interior: Spacey third-row comfort, not cluttered controls

8/10

How’s the interior? Just because it can tow a tractor doesn't mean it feels like one. The Expedition Max makes full use of its massive wheelbase, giving every passenger ample room and comfort to spare. The third row's accessibility is particularly impressive, allowing even adults to get in and out without much more effort than it takes to sit in the second row.

It's not all perfect, though. The center console is a bit button-heavy, and it can require a second glance to locate most controls. And visibility suffers in turns because of the massive windshield pillars. And even though the rear window looks to be a mile away, a clear backup camera and the addition of a 360-degree camera take the edge off backing up.

Technology: Sync’s best iteration finally shines

8/10

How’s the tech? The Sync system has come a long way over the years, and the newest iteration is definitely the best. The navigation system does look a bit dated but offers pinch-to-zoom functionality, helping to make it quick and easy to use. Our test vehicle's 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system made good use of the Expedition's large cabin, providing both power and clarity.

The voice controls are basic and can help with simple functions. With Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, drivers have plenty of options. And thanks to trailer backup assist and a trick 360-degree camera, the Expedition is easier to live with. Multi-surface traction control brings peace of mind over loose surfaces.

Storage: Adaptable cargo wins daily life

8.5/10

How’s the storage? Class-leading towing numbers are all well and good, but it's the highly adaptable cargo space that will win people over day to day. With the Max version, there's 34 cubic feet behind the third row and a cavernous 79.6 cubic feet behind the second row. In total, there's 121.5 cubic feet of cargo capacity. Available power-folding seats across all rows, a separately opening glass hatch in the tailgate, and the reconfigurable cargo package are very user-friendly.

The impressive towing number of 9,000 pounds is achieved with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package, which includes additional cooling, trailer backup assist, an integrated trailer brake controller, and a 3.73 gear ratio.

Fuel Economy: EPA rating vs real-world struggle

6/10

How’s the fuel economy? Fuel economy might not be terribly important for people shopping for an SUV this size, but the EPA rates the Expedition Max 4WD at 18 mpg in combined driving (16 city/21 highway). During our time with the big Ford, we struggled to hit 16 mpg over a tank of fuel and noted a marked difference in performance when we did not use premium fuel, which is not required. Towing will easily put those numbers into the low teens, similar to where competitors stand but still worth noting.

Value: High cost, luxury tax fuel math

7/10

Is the Expedition a good value? When optioned up, the Expedition is definitely expensive and can reach more than $85,000. Then again, packing a mammoth SUV with luxury, technology and capability comes at a price. Rivals from Chevrolet and GMC are similarly priced, and the Ford offers a level of build quality and materials choices that exceed those available from the GM twins.

While the Expedition's warranties are solid, EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers look rather unrealistic, and fuel costs could be an unexpected luxury tax. Something else to consider is the premium fuel required to get the quoted power numbers. During our time with the Expedition, we could notice a difference in performance between regular and premium fuel.

Wildcard: Ford truck engineers deliver quiet power

7/10

That such a vehicle exists and is so well-mannered is a testament to Ford's truck engineers. It's imbued with power, capability and manners that would have begged belief just 10 years ago. It's not a jack of all trades, but its ability to carry six adults in comfort over hundreds of miles, or tow 9,000 pounds, is pretty impressive. The Ford Expedition is a strong and silent road-trip companion.

2020 Ford Expedition trim level differences

Like the F-150, the 2020 Ford Expedition has a multitude of trim levels and option packages to suit a wide variety of buyers. For 2020, four trim levels are available: the entry-level XLT, the Limited, the King Ranch and finally the Platinum. All Expeditions are available in the standard-length or the extended Max body style. Compare the 2020 Ford Expedition trim levels in-depth.

Which Expedition trim does Edmunds recommend?

As nice as the appointments (and the extra horsepower) in the top-of-the-line Platinum trim might be, we like the balance of features and price the Limited offers. It not only gets you an upgraded audio system and heated second-row seats, but it also opens up a fair number of option packages to tailor the Expedition to your needs. As with every trim level, the Expedition is available in two- or four-wheel drive and the standard or long-wheelbase Max version.

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Reliability

The 2020 Ford Expedition has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 15 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3 out of 5, ranks it #13 out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3 out of 5 stars3/5Average

#13 out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$678/yr

vs. $614/yr
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Frequency

1.64x/yr

vs. 1.59x/yr
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Severity

18.9%

vs. 16.7%
for Average Fullsize SUV

Recalls

15 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V628000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 22S36/22S4
Manufactured from:: 2020-11-17 to 2020-12-01
Number of vehicles affected:: 4632
Defect Description:: 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.
Defect Consequence:: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: 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 are expected to be mailed September 25, 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.

Recall Number:: 25V442000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S72
Manufactured from:: 2019-04-25 to
Number of vehicles affected:: 200061
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Defect Consequence:: 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.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Recall Number:: 25V346000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S56
Manufactured from:: 2020-02-13 to 2020-02-13
Number of vehicles affected:: 426
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
Defect Consequence:: Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S56.

Recall Number:: 25V197000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 25S31
Manufactured from:: 2018-09-01 to
Number of vehicles affected:: 112949
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Defect Consequence:: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor date codes and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 23, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.

Recall Number:: 24V852000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24C39
Manufactured from:: 2019-07-29 to 2024-09-13
Number of vehicles affected:: 27678
Defect Description:: 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. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Defect Consequence:: 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.
Corrective Action:: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Recall Number:: 24V099000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 24S06
Number of vehicles affected:: 77574
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Defect Consequence:: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.

Recall Number:: 23V420000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 23C20
Number of vehicles affected:: 691133
Defect Description:: 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. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Defect Consequence:: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:: 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. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

Recall Number:: 22V250000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 22S26
Number of vehicles affected:: 652996
Defect Description:: 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. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Defect Consequence:: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.

Recall Number:: 20V575000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20C19
Number of vehicles affected:: 620246
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.

Recall Number:: 20V574000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20S54
Manufactured from:: 2020-06-24 to 2020-06-28
Number of vehicles affected:: 123
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.
Defect Consequence:: 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.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54.

Recall Number:: 20V366000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20C12
Number of vehicles affected:: 2620
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Defect Consequence:: An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12.

Recall Number:: 20V262000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20S20
Manufactured from:: 2019-07-19 to 2020-03-19
Number of vehicles affected:: 25081
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.
Defect Consequence:: 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.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.

Recall Number:: 20V217000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20S17
Manufactured from:: 2019-11-27 to 2019-12-07
Number of vehicles affected:: 1355
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.
Defect Consequence:: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.

Recall Number:: 20V197000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 20S18
Manufactured from:: 2020-03-03 to 2020-03-19
Number of vehicles affected:: 55158
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
Defect Consequence:: 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.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.

Recall Number:: 19V633000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 19C07
Manufactured from:: 2019-09-09 to 2019-07-22
Number of vehicles affected:: 482520
Defect Description:: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer and 2019-2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Defect Consequence:: 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.
Corrective Action:: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 7, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 5 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 5 years / 60,000 miles

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Frank Childers, 12/15/2019

2019 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

We went from AWD Sienna Limited to 19 Exp Max Plat. We have 120 days of ownership and here are my thoughts. We needed full size with significant room behind the 3rd row which is why Expedition and Suburban/Denali/Escalade were really the only options. 1) Minivans are excellent cars. Are kids are older now and can easily open doors. I can't imagine having toddlers swinging the … doors open on the Expedition. 2) Expedition steering is super impressive. I've owned multiple German cars, Acura, Honda, Toyota and I have to give it to Ford for doing an excellent job 3) The turbo V6 is super smooth. Elevation kills natural aspiration and when driving over mtn passes in Colorado, I've been in V8 Suburbans working significantly more. I test drove the 6.2L GM vs. Expy back-to-back prior to purchase and the turbo was the winner. Those at sea level might have a different impression... 4) Space - Enough said...massive interior and super comfortable - all rows included. I expect GM has to change the third row in the next iterations cuz it simply stinks. I also imagine that these companies are trying to find the right amount of cargo space behind the third row vs. leg room in the 3rd row. 5) Suspension - We have CCD ... it makes a big difference. I drove back to back to compare non-CCD and glad we have it especially with the 22" rims. I was very impressed recently when I switched to sport mode in the mtns west of Denver...no joke, it tightens things up nicely. These cars have come a long way since previous iterations....smooth and certainly less trucky. Overall, the thing feels so solid...when riding in my other cars now we realize how quiet and structurally sound the Expedition compares. 6) Drive modes - I imagine this technology was from the days when Ford owned Range Rover. We have used Echo, Sport and Winter. It recent 15+ inches of snow or 4 inches of bumpy ice roads, we were super impressed how much the drive mode impacts (helps) the experience. Sure, you can just switch to 4 Auto, but the drive mode in snow/ice clearly alters other things like the suspension and transmission. Overall, very well executed and something that NON of the car reviews ever mentioned. 7) Lighting - LEDs are great and compare well to the HIDs in our other cars 8) Tech - Sync is predictable and easy to use. Cruise control with Auto Stop/distance control is super. 360 Camera a must. Stereo is B&O and is better than anything in our other "nicer cars." Park assist works well - we only use it for parallel parking and rarely use the reverse perpendicular function. Noise cancelling appears to work but not sure how much of a benefit vs no noise cancelling. Ford App is excellent and helps start/stop, lock, unlock, etc... The door code is awesome and I'm glad to use it (losing keys on a ski lift is expensive!). 9) Seats - Platinum has massaging front chairs and they are simply the best seats I've every owned. Heat works very well and venting has yet to be tested in super hot temps. 2nd and 3rd row experience is great. I would argue the 3rd row is substantially better than the minivan or GM stuff. 10) Livability - this was my biggest concern. The minivan is super for in-town stuff. Clearly, when parking a bigger vehicle, it is different. All that said, the 360 camera is very helpful and park assist really does work well. Of note, there is a trust issue that is hard to over come with park assist- it does work and it does bring you pretty close to other objects without hitting them. The kids ride along well. Loading and unloading from the back is not an issue but the lift is higher than the minivans. The power folding seats for the back are awesome. 11) Fuel economy/cost - In Denver, 85 octane is available but we run 87 per manual recommendations. The computer is reporting 16 mpg with mostly city driving. Our minivan reported 18.1. I believe 6.2L from GM requires premium. 12) Trailer stuff - we have the tow package but don't have open road experience to provide details. Clearly though, Ford and GM have both spent time adding features to their cars to make this all the easier. 13) HVAC - super hot temp operation unknown. In the cold, the defrost and other heat functions have no issues. (Toyota minivan would not defrost the massive from window all that well). Heated windshield wiper rest area is super and an important safety issue in our climate. 14) What would I change ? - 1) Sync touchscreen should fit flush with the rest of the dash...would look cooler 2) Roof rack rails need more options for sliding fore/aft. 3) Rear seat entertainment manual is minimal. That being said, it does work well. 4) Move the posted speed limit to the center dash screen and not just on the navigation screen

Luxurious car!

The Winter family , 08/28/2020

2020 Ford Expedition MAX Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

We love it! We have 4 children and we can all fit in it. The tall (6’) kids can sit in the 3rd row and have leg room. The third row seats are on the wheel well instead of behind it and so they have plenty of leg room.

I never thought I would own a Ford

Pat F, 04/05/2019

2019 Ford Expedition Limited 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

Just leased a 2019 Ford Expedition Limited Stealth Edition with heavy duty tow package. I needed a vehicle to transport a enclosed car trailer. The Expedition is rated at 10300, which is better than the competition. The stealth in triple black and interior with red accent stitching is very eye catching. The safety features like adaptive cruise, lane departure control and blind spot …

Rear AC Problems Lemon

Brian J Franks, 10/26/2019

2019 Ford Expedition Limited 4dr SUV 4WD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 10A)

10-4-19 we purchased a brand new 2019 Ford Expedition at almost 80K dollars, after leaving the dealership we found the rear AC not working, I immediately texted Brett our sales agent. Brett drove this car from surprise ford to Peoria ford, I then drove it to Goodyear AZ, and it was picked up by one of your service representatives and driven back to your facility where it has been … since. Car has less than 100 miles on it currently and Peoria has put more miles on it than we have. Brett told me they would pick the car up Monday 10-7-19 and get it fixed. After their technician Cliff looked at it and made the recommended repairs the unit was still not functioning. At this point we asked for another car which we were told there were no other cars. Bill then said he would work on getting us a car identical or better from another dealer and trade it. I talked to Cliff Friday and he informed me they don't know what's wrong with it and are waiting to hear back from ford. 10-8-19 I called our salesman Brett and he informed me that he has resigned his position at the dealership and he could not talk to me due to Peoria ford pursuing him legally. We never heard back from Bill by Friday 10-11-19 end of day and that is then when I emailed the owner Pat Hickey. I was under the impression from Bill I would have an answer or some clue as to what was going on by the end of the day Friday. In my opinion if I spend nearly 80k on a car and have purchased 5 other expensive vehicles from Peoria in the previous years. We should of been given our money back, provided another car identical or within the week. When buying a luxury SUV and not being able to drive it is very frustrating as we traded in a fully functional very nice fully loaded Yukon Denali. Our kids had fall break last week and they were not able to travel to our home in the white mountains due to space constraints of the much smaller Ford F-150. We were given A F-150 crew cab loaner that does not have the space or the luxury of the car we purchased. 10-14-19 I was on a conference call with the Owner Pat Hickey & Fleet Director Bill and I was told to give the 48 hours which I never heard from them and then resent another email and pat told me he was boarding a flight and Bill would take care of it. 10-16-19 made a formal complaint to Ford and was given the Case # 24576080 Katherine 1-866-631-3788 ext 77814 10-18-19 they performed another repair and it did not fix the car. The Service Advisor Cliff has been texting me and told me that they have another call into Ford and don't know what the problem is. As of 10-21-19 @ 1050 hours I have still not been contacted by the dealership nor ford resolving this issue, and we still do not have an SUV we paid for on 10-4-19 to date. The cars value is nowhere near what we paid for it as we looked at taking it to another ford/Lincoln dealer to trade it in on another SUV so my wife could have a car and they offered us 61K on a 78,000 dollar car. If they were to give us our money back we would be loosing the tax value we saved on trading in the Yukon Denali that we were given toward this car. Update 10-26-19. Car is still at the dealership broke

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2020 Expedition Features & Specs

Trim:

XL Fleet

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$48,990
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$249/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	57.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Expedition models:

Adaptive Cruise with Stop-and-Go: Sets and maintains a safe following distance from the car ahead and can bring the SUV to a stop when necessary.
Pre-Collision Assist With Pedestrian Detection: Provides pedestrian collision warning to the driver and can automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn't respond in time.
BLIS (Blind Spot Information System): Alerts the driver to vehicles lurking in the SUV's blind spots to prevent a possible collision during a lane change.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover20.8%

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Performance: Big power, soft brakes, limited grip

Comfort: Big space, but 22-inch harshness

Interior: Spacey third-row comfort, not cluttered controls

Technology: Sync’s best iteration finally shines

Storage: Adaptable cargo wins daily life

Fuel Economy: EPA rating vs real-world struggle

Value: High cost, luxury tax fuel math

Wildcard: Ford truck engineers deliver quiet power

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