Average Reliability

2020 Ford Expedition Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

4th Generation (U553) · 3.5L EcoBoost V6 (375hp) / 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Max (400hp) · $37,000 - $56,000

Known Issues — 2020 Ford Expedition

MODERATE

10-speed transmission shudder — partially addressed

MODERATE

PowerFold third-row failures

MODERATE

Panoramic roof cracking

MODERATE

Power running board motor failures

MINOR

Android Auto wireless connectivity drops

What to Inspect

  • Test transmission for shudder
  • Test third-row PowerFold
  • Inspect panoramic roof
  • Test power running boards
  • Test wireless connectivity

Expected Maintenance Costs

ServiceIntervalCost
Oil change (3.5L EcoBoost)every 7,500 miles$80-$120
Transmission fluid (10-speed)every 60,000 miles$130-$200
Spark plugsevery 60,000 miles$150-$250
Brake pads (front)every 35,000 miles$130-$200
Cabin air filterevery 15,000 miles$25-$45
Transfer case fluidevery 60,000 miles$80-$130

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