NHTSA Complaint #11689512 — 2020 FORD EXPLORER ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11689512
Vehicle	2020 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 13, 2025
Date Filed	September 24, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

On highway was accelerating to pass another vehicle the transition froze , engine revved with no acceleration ( transmission skipped) this has happened several times over the 5 years. The lasted event we documented the date and mileage it happened date 7/13/25 mileage is 34990. These skips have put us in extremely dangerous situations. Transmission has been making growling noise now under normal driving.

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