Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights...
1997-2027 · 31 model years
Ford Expedition Problems by year
Owners have filed 5,176 complaints about the Ford Expedition across 31 model years, and it has 87 recalls. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (609), while 2009, 2011 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 5,176
- Recalls
- 87
- Crashes
- 307
- Fires
- 277
- Injuries
- 461
- Deaths
- 14
Expedition complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Expedition problems
Ford Expedition recalls 87
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System...
Latest Expedition complaints
I own a 2019 Ford Expedition with approximately 118,000 miles. While driving approximately 50 mph on a highway offramp, the rear liftgate window suddenly exploded with a loud bang. There was no known impact or object striking the glass, This created a serious safety hazard while the vehicle was in motion. I am requesting that Ford investigate this incident and cover the cost of replacing the rear liftgate glass.
Received letter for recall reimbursement related to 24E13. They will only reimburseme for code P0430, not my P0420 for the catalytic converter. Widely help that it's suppose to be both, ford customer service will not assist.
2019 ford expedition was at the speed of 57 and it dropped from 10th gear to 7th gear and threw system shift warning and wrench on dash. Code p2888 was read by 2 different techs and now transmission needs to be replaced as ford dealer said. This is a hazard and dangerous I had to have vehicle hauled on a trailer from detroit lakes mn to fargo ND now to Ford dealer in fergus falls MN I have been without a vehicle for a month the code p2888 is linked to Fords advanced recall on park pawl actuator and now I am sitting with a expedition with a ruined transmission. Ford needs to pay for this expensive repair.
Vehicle: 2022 Ford Expedition MAX Mileage: 60,787 Component: Powertrain Date/time of incident: approx 11 am on October 5th 2026 Location: [[redacted]], fast lane, heavy traffic Description: While traveling at approximately 65 mph on a slight uphill grade in the fast lane of I-80 in heavy traffic, my vehicle suddenly lost acceleration and did not respond to the accelerator pedal. When I tried to move toward the shoulder, the transmission dropped into 4th gear. This sequence repeated two or three times. I...
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attempted to use manual gear selection to downshift, but the transmission did not respond and stayed in the wrong gear. The vehicle did not have enough power to maintain speed or merge safely. The sudden loss of power and throttle response at highway speed, in dense traffic, created a serious risk of a rear-end collision. A wrench warning light came on.The engine lost all power then abruptly shifted into 4th gear. This was clearly an unsafe situation. I abandoned our trip to Idaho, rented a car and had my Ford Expedition Max towed back to Towne Ford in Redwood City California where I had recently completed a 60,000 mile comprehensive service. The vehicle was towed from Rena Navada to Towne Ford Redwood city, CA 94063. The dealer retrieved diagnostic trouble codes P0751 (shift solenoid "A" performance/stuck off) and P0722 (output speed sensor, no signal). After following the Ford TSB protocol the pan was removed and metal filings found. Ford suspected CDF Drum Bush failure and replaced the transmission with a factory refurbished unit Zurich insurance extended warranty paid most of the 10 30 26 invoice of $12,897.25 I believe this is a safety defect in the transmission or powertrain control system that can cause sudden loss of power and a crash. I request that NHTSA investigate and consider a recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The chrome plating had peeled near the cup holders. It is available for inspection, I also have pictures. My daughter sliced open her right thumb, requiring an ER visit, X-Ray to check for damage and glue/steri-strips, resulting in medical bills that could've been prevented. This caused trauma for my other two children who witnessed the laceration. The chrome is a recalled item with no current remedy or way to be fixed at this time.
We were driving down I-64 on November 8, 2026 in clear beautiful weather when all of a sudden we heard a loud explosion. My first thought was our vehicle had been shot. I started hearing air and then glass started falling. We pulled off the road and accessed the damage. We taped the glass so it would stop shattering, but it still did with every bump. There were shards of glass all over the back seats. Had we had back seat passengers or a baby serious injury could have occurred. This will be the 2nd Expedition we have had that this has happened to. Are local Ford dealerships said "Oh we don't cover that but your insurance should. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY!!!
Questions about the Ford Expedition
Which Ford Expedition years have the most problems?
Which Ford Expedition years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Ford Expedition problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (1,259), engine & cooling (1,073), electrical system (740) most often.
How many recalls does the Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA lists 87 recalls across all Ford Expedition model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data