2020 FORD EXPLORER Complaints

View complaints related to 2020 FORD EXPLORER. The complaints found here are submitted by actual consumers with first hand experience. There are more than 1,160 complaints submitted for the 2020 FORD EXPLORER. You can submit your own complaint to the NHTSA or call the Hotline, Monday-Friday 8am to 8pm at (888) 327-4236, TTY: (800) 424-9153.

  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - ransomville, NY

    My vehicle has had 3 software updates to try correct blue screen issues. Recently under a blue screen i was backing up in a parking garage and hit the wall as i could not see with the screen being blue. Fortunately I was going slow but it did scrape my bumper from hitting the concrete wall. Mostly It scared my kids and had an abrupt stop. I had read a pin on the connector was left uncapped leading to corrosion resulting in faulting screen. Why is ford trying to fix with software update? They should of been replacing connector pins or cameras. I have been experiencing this for over 2 years.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - Troy, IL

    Weather seal on moon roof fails, allowing wind and water to enter the passenger compartment and on electrical components. Apparently this is a common issue that is only warrantied under the initial 3/36 warranty. The seal is not available separately from the glass, and the glass is “not covered” by fords ESP warranty. The glass is also not available to purchase, and the dealer service department wants $2400 to replace said glass.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - Kansas City , KS

    From the carfax report But I signed when I bought this vehicle Said that the transmission was fixed, It's sleeping and making a loud clinking noise !!! The Ford Explorer has been in the shop for almost a whole year for the same issue That was said on the car factory port was supposed to be fixed Well before I bought it from this car lot.. I would like to know who's the liar carfax are this dealership !!! Do I hold you are responsible for the false Information that I was led to believe are the dealership ZECK FORD !! I'VE BEEN SOLD A LEMON and want to know to whom due I Hold responsible for selling me a unreliable undependable Piece of junk that is currently in the dealership right now and ZECK FORD It's refusing to service it Which is the dealership I purchased it from also got your car fax from!! I'm making payments on this vehicle and also paying for a rental car all out of pocket and I'm tried of playing games and also done with this LEMON ?? I'VE BEEN SOLD!!! Look at the carfax report and see for yourself ZECK FORD has called my family and me Liars July 2022 up to now still broke down

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - Liverpool, NY

    The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact initially received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V022000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the recall was performed. Once the vehicle was returned, the contact stated that the lane assist, the forward collision assist, and several other electrical features failed to operate as needed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to correct the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The contact was then transferred to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000. The contact states that none of the accident prevention features are working. After two months, the manufacturer still has not provided a remedy and no parts are available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - San Diego, CA

    engine does not respond when trying to pass slower traffic, press the gas pedal several times with no response, car started to slow down with fast traffic behind/sides on the freeway, took more than 20 seconds to respond to gas pedal input almost causing an accident

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - Braselton, GA

    The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V022000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image turned black, blue or gray while reversing. The contact stated that the failure occurred increasingly. The messages "Reverse Brake Assist Not Available - See Owner’s Manual” and "Park Aid Fault" were displayed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - Massena, NY

    The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a blue image on the rearview camera screen and a black image on the side-view cameras. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V022000 (Back Over Prevention) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 8,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - COVINGTON, LA, LA

    The transmission will hold on to a gear longer than it needs to. The transmission stays in a lower gear longer than it should and causes some serious noise to come from the engine as a result. When this happens, the car will not accelerate. This has been especially concerning when crossing streets, merging into traffic.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - Odessa, FL

    The back up camera intermittently shows a blue screen when the transmission is put into reverse. Sometimes the failure will correct itself the next time I put vehicle into reverse, and other times it won't work for several driving cycles. Ford has attempted to fix the issue 4-5 times and the repair has never been successful. A recent recall was performed on the software, but that was also unsuccessful in eliminating the problem.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    - Manasquan, NJ

    Driver side, passenger side window switches. On the toggle switches, the chrome is the laminating and has become very sharp. Realized this was taking place after cutting finger. Delamination Continuously getting worse.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE