Ford recalls 2020 Expedition vehicles with a short circuit risk causing engine fires. Owners must park away from structures and have repairs done free by dealers.
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles because a short circuit in the battery junction box can cause engine fires while driving or parked. This hazard could lead to injury if the fire spreads.
A short circuit in the battery junction box can cause engine fires while driving or parked. If the fire spreads, it could lead to injury or property damage.
Owners of 2020 Ford Expedition vehicles with specific VINs are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle catches fire.
Check if your 2020 Expedition has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov as part of this recall. The recall covers specific models with VINs that became searchable on September 23, 2025.
Move your vehicle outside and away from structures and other vehicles until repairs are completed.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule repairs or get more information.
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.
A short circuit in the battery junction box can cause engine fires while driving or parked, increasing injury risk.
Check if your 2020 Expedition has a VIN listed on NHTSA.gov as part of this recall, which became searchable on September 23, 2025.
Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, remove a ground wire, and install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper on some models.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V628000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V628000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
