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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMJU1JTXLEA45280 · Checked Sep 14, 2026
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1FMJU1JTXLE•••••• 2020 Ford EXPEDITION

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2020 Ford EXPEDITION build (6 vs 3).

6on this build
396on the model
117builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reported Power Train 5 Engine 2 Visibility 1 Electrical System 1

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train crash Aug 2026
I have a 2020 Ford Expedition, , affected by NHTSA recall 26V402. The recalled condition has actually occurred on my vehicle. The vehicle failed to remain in Park and moved in reverse with the driver's door open. It struck a brick mailbox, severely damaged the driver's door, and…
Visibility Aug 2022
Panoramic moon roof exploded without warning. No debris or objects hit roof. Glass fell into vehicle from above. Ford denying any manufacturing wrong doing. Glass could have cut or injured children sitting in car seats below
Power Train Nov 2025
I got a brand new transmission put in at the beginning of the year but my whole car spits and sputters and shakes going 45 and when I am backing up it throws me forward(almost in the car in front of me) instead of reversing and making a loud clinking noise
Power Train Oct 2023
Transmission slip in 4A and above gear 4 at speed..hesitation at speed accelerating inconsistent, clunking/jerking from park to reverse when parked. 22’s have lawsuit…don’t understand why 20’s aren’t included. Need recall
Power Train Oct 2022
I read that there is a recall on 2021/2022 Fords with Eco Boost but not the 2020. I have had my vehicle into the dealership multiple times due to misfires and loss of all power which has almost caused multiple accidents on the interstate. I accelerate to get into the left lane…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMJU1JTXLEA45280 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.