NHTSA Complaint #11718565 — 2020 FORD EXPEDITION

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11718565
Vehicle	2020 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 16, 2026
Date Filed	February 17, 2026
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

While driving my 2020 Ford Expedition at approximately 50-60 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden, unintended downshift without driver input. The dashboard gear indicator abruptly dropped to "1st gear." This caused rapid deceleration and a mechanical "chattering/popcorn" noise as the transmission struggled to find a gear. The loss of power in traffic created an immediate safety hazard and risk of a rear-end collision. A certified Ford dealership (River View Ford - Oswego, IL) has diagnosed this as an internal Transmission failure.

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