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P0720 on FORD EXPEDITION

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
5
Most Affected
2014, 2017, 2013

What P0720 Means on Your FORD EXPEDITION

Real FORD EXPEDITION Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Since more than 18 months, we have the known intermittent problem described in TSB [XXX], where all of a sudden the wrench appears, speedometer drops to zero and car can't change gear anymore."

— 2013 FORD EXPEDITION owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 12/28/2022

"While traveling at 40 mph the car suddenly shifted into first gear. At that time the speedometer, trip odometer, and gas mileage indicator all quit working and the service wrench appeared on the reader."

— 2014 FORD EXPEDITION owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/14/2025

"As I was driving on the freeway my transmission downshifted and my rear wheels locked up and I lost control of my vehicle with all 4 of my children in the car with me! After this happened the check engine light came on and I had the code read at my local auto parts store and the error code was P0720"

— 2014 FORD EXPEDITION owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 05/28/2021

"We were driving on the highway and suddenly lost all power. Vehicle downshifted so hard I thought someone had hit us. Then it was back to normal, driving fine. But now we had no speedometer and the check engine and wrench light were on."

— 2017 FORD EXPEDITION owner • POWER TRAIN,LANE DEPARTURE • Filed 12/20/2025

"The contact owns a 2017 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and then stalled. The transmission, check engine, and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to correct the failure."

— 2017 FORD EXPEDITION owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 04/17/2023

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0720 on FORD EXPEDITION

40%
40%
20%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2013
1
2014
2
2017
2

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0720 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026