NHTSA ODI #11689512

2020 Ford Explorer Complaint

Power Train / Engine / Fuel/propulsion System

Filed September 24, 2025 · Incident date July 13, 2025

Vehicle
2020 Ford Explorer
Component(s)
Power Train / Engine / Fuel/propulsion System
Complaint filed
September 24, 2025
Date of incident
July 13, 2025
Reported VIN
1FM5K8GC3LG

Owner's description

On highway was accelerating to pass another vehicle the transition froze , engine revved with no acceleration ( transmission skipped) this has happened several times over the 5 years. The lasted event we documented the date and mileage it happened date 7/13/25 mileage is 34990. These skips have put us in extremely dangerous situations. Transmission has been making growling noise now under normal driving.

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