2025-2026 · 2 model years

Ford Expedition Max Problems by year

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the Ford Expedition Max across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2025 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (16). The most reported problem area is the driver assistance, followed by the electrical system.

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Most complaints for its age202516 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2025

Complaints: 20
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 3
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Expedition Max complaints by model year

162025 2026

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.

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Crashes	Fires	Top problem	Grade
2026	4	0	0	0	Driver assistance	-
2025	16	0	3	0	Electrical system	-

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Latest Expedition Max complaints

2025 Ford Expedition Max Electrical system Lights

The turn signal switch on this vehicle and evidently other year/model expeditions is poorly engineered causing a safety risk! When engaging the switch for signaling left or right turn, then completing the turn, upon automatic switch cancelation, often the switch will engage the OPPOSITE turn signal. Example: Right signal and complete right turn then left signal is ON. This is a safety risk because it falsely indicates to other drivers of direction of travel! Ford has 2 technical service bulletins about this...

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behavior, but have no engineering fix for this to date. They could change the switch, but this is NOT just a faulty switch, it is an engineering flaw. My suspicion is that the weight of the switch coupled with the spring that returns/keeps the switch in the neutral position is too weak. This problem can always be duplicated after completing a turn where the steering wheel is returned to center pretty fast. The fast steering wheel return is essential in duplicating the problem. The two TSBs are SSM 54692 and SSM 54446. This problem needs to be elevated to a recall (not just Ford service bulletins where Ford is doing very little to fix the root problem) as people are going to end up in an accident!

2025 Ford Expedition Max Body, doors & structure

My wife was sitting at a stop light with my little boy in the back at a stop and the moonroof blew up. Luckily she had the shade closed.

2026 Ford Expedition Max Electrical system Brakes Driver assistance

On October 10, 2026, while traveling down the interstate at approximately 80 mph, the dash on my vehicle began flashing the following error messages: Service AdvanceTrac, Check Brake System, Service Vehicle Soon, Part Brake Limited Function Service Required, and PreCollision Assist Not available. Also showed multiple service needed icons. The car did not have any brakes. It did not appear to have the hydraulic fail safe functioning either. We put the vehicle in neutral and coasted. Once we slowed down to about...

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30 mph, the rear brakes only began locking up. We did have park on the transmission. Once we got stopped, we shut the vehicle off, which appeared to reset the electronic issues. We were close to home so we made it safely. On Monday morning, we had it towed to the local Ford dealership. The brakes were working again and the entire brake system checked out fine. They did replace the Electronic Brake Booster and say the issue is now fixed. I have been in contract with Ford Motor Company, as the vehicle is well within warranty, and they will not complete a buy back - which I disagree with as this should fall under the safety concern umbrella.

2025 Ford Expedition MaxOther & unknown

While driving with my two children in the car, the sunroof exploded, causing glass shards to fall through the cover.

2025 Ford Expedition Max Seats & seat belts

I own a 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum Ultimate. The second-row passenger-side seat has repeatedly failed to latch securely to the floor after being moved/folded. This problem has occurred multiple times. The vehicle has previously been taken to the Ford dealer for the problem, and repairs have been attempted. I have also previously been charged approximately $500 for a repair related to this recurring seat-latching issue, when the dealership blamed trash from the kids causing the issue. The condition has now...

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occurred again, and the vehicle is displaying a warning indicating that the second-row seat is not properly latched. I am concerned this is a serious occupant-safety issue. A passenger, including a child, could potentially occupy the second-row seat while the seat is not securely latched to the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, an improperly secured seat could move and potentially cause injury. Ford has also issued SSM 54355 addressing certain 2025 Expedition/Navigator second-row seats that may not return to the latched position following Easy Entry operation. Given the repeated failures on my vehicle and the current seat-latch warning, I believe this condition should be investigated as a potential safety defect. The failure has occurred repeatedly despite previous repair attempts.

2026 Ford Expedition MaxOther & unknown

Today, while driving on the Causeway in New Orleans, the longest bridge in the world, my panoramic sunroof exploded at 70 mph and almost caused me to wreck my car. The exact same thing happened to my previous expedition. It was a 2024 limited trim and both instances are very disturbing and have really affected me negatively. I almost wrecked the car both times. Something has to be done about these panoramic sunroofs.

Questions about the Ford Expedition Max

Which Ford Expedition Max years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2025 (16), 2026 (4). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2025 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Ford Expedition Max problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the driver assistance (5), electrical system (5), steering (5) most often.

How many recalls does the Ford Expedition Max have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Ford Expedition Max model year on file.

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