Power Train Related Problems of the 2020 Ford Explorer

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 (400 problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission control module (13 problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2020 Ford Explorer

The Power Train problem

My vehicle started downshifting hard, making a jerking motion, specifically from around 7th-6th gear. It is an automatic transmission but when I went to slow down at stop signs, stop lights, etc. It would make a jerking motion in the slow down process. It has inhibited my ability to drive it.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

When the vehicle was started this morning, it sounded like it was chugging and did not wasn’t to stay on. Then when the driver went to drive, he got the notification on my dash to stop safely and the engine was disabled.   Read details...

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

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...


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