Table 1 shows 16 common power train related problems of the 2020 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (373 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (ten problems).
Vehicle issue description – 2020 Ford Explorer limited (transmission failure) the issue involves the transmission system in a 2020 Ford Explorer limited. The transmission began exhibiting hard and erratic shifting, particularly between lower gears and when decelerating to a stop. Read details...
On may 14, 2025, at approximately 72,000 miles, the vehicle began making a loud rumbling noise when put into gear and proceeding in forward or reverse. The rumbling\shaking would happen to a lesser degree if torque was maintained in the system and all turns were made while accelerating. Read details...
Transmission was grinding and stopped pulling at approximately 17,000 miles. Had car towed to dealer. There was a transmission leak. It was repaired and 6 quarts of fluid added. Since the repairs, transmission is hard shifting and jerking. Read details...