Ford Expedition 2018–2024 problems by year and mileage
4th generation · U553 (Ford T3 frame, aluminum body)
NHTSA data through 18 October 20261,820 complaints, 514 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2018 Ford Expedition
Close- Median failure report
- 56,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 382
- Recalls naming this year
- 14
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2018
- Transmission and driveline148 reports · median 80,000 mi
- Engine100 reports · median 69,000 mi
- Electrical system34 reports
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Structure — interior panels · Seat belts — pretensioner
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2019 Ford Expedition
Close- Median failure report
- 73,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 517
- Recalls naming this year
- 11
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2019
- Transmission and driveline222 reports · median 76,000 mi
- Engine108 reports · median 69,000 mi
- Seat belts107 reports · median 90,000 mi
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Structure — interior panels · Seat belts — pretensioner
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2020 Ford Expedition
Close- Median failure report
- 63,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 425
- Recalls naming this year
- 18
Most reported on the 2020
- Transmission and driveline266 reports · median 65,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise59 reports
- Engine51 reports
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Structure — interior panels · Seat belts — pretensioner
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2021 Ford Expedition
Close- Median failure report
- 43,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 237
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2021
- Transmission and driveline112 reports
- Engine56 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise30 reports
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Structure — interior panels · Seat belts — pretensioner
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2022 Ford Expedition
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 116
- Recalls naming this year
- 12
Most reported on the 2022
- Electrical system20 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise19 reports
- Forward collision avoidance17 reports
Recall areas Structure — interior panels · Seat belts — pretensioner · Visibility — windshield wiper/washer
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2023 Ford Expedition
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 65
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
Most reported on the 2023
- Electrical system17 reports
- Problems owners could not categorise13 reports
- Transmission and driveline11 reports
Recall areas Structure — interior panels · Visibility — windshield wiper/washer · Electrical system — integrated trailer brake control
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2024 Ford Expedition
Close- Median failure report
- too few reports to time
- Complaints filed
- 78
- Recalls naming this year
- 7
Most reported on the 2024
- Problems owners could not categorise16 reports
- Electrical system15 reports
- Forward collision avoidance13 reports
Recall areas Structure — interior panels · Electrical system — integrated trailer brake control · Back over prevention — software
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2019; earliest: the 2021, and the 2019 is 2 years older (part of the gap is age). 3 of these years carry fewer than 30 reports with an odometer reading and show no median at all, rather than one computed from a handful.
The short answer
“Is the 2018–2024 Ford Expedition reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 64,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 117,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 514
- Recalls
- 42
At least 40% of this generation’s complaints came after 2020, so its median likely runs low (why).
Most reported
- Transmission and driveline42.8% of complaints · median 70,000 mi
- Engine18.5% of complaints · median 69,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise11.9% of complaints · median 9,000 mi
Owners filed 1,820 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018–2024 Ford Expedition; the transmission and driveline leads with 42.8% of them, and half of the 514 that record an odometer reading came by 64,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 30,000 to 90,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2018–2024 Ford Expedition last?
The newest model years (2024) are too young to have reached high mileage; most reports with an odometer reading come from the earlier years of the generation.
On the 2018–2024 Ford Expedition, half of the 514 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 64,000 miles and 90% by 117,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
6 reports came in past 150,000 miles — each one proof that an Expedition reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Ford Expedition 2018–2024 · 514 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
10,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 65 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 10%
- 8,000
- 25%
- 30,000
- Median
- 64,000
- 75%
- 90,000
- 90%
- 117,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–10,000 | 56 | 10.9% |
| 10,000–20,000 | 31 | 6.0% |
| 20,000–30,000 | 38 | 7.4% |
| 30,000–40,000 | 30 | 5.8% |
| 40,000–50,000 | 38 | 7.4% |
| 50,000–60,000 | 36 | 7.0% |
| 60,000–70,000 | 65 | 12.6% |
| 70,000–80,000 | 39 | 7.6% |
| 80,000–90,000 | 50 | 9.7% |
| 90,000–100,000 | 46 | 8.9% |
| 100,000–110,000 | 19 | 3.7% |
| 110,000–120,000 | 21 | 4.1% |
| 120,000–130,000 | 20 | 3.9% |
| 130,000–140,000 | 12 | 2.3% |
| 140,000–150,000 | 7 | 1.4% |
| 150,000–160,000 | 4 | 0.8% |
| 160,000–170,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
| 190,000–200,000 | 1 | 0.2% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common Expedition problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Ford Expedition 2018–2024
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Problems owners could not categorise216 reportsmedian 9,000middle half 3,000–29,000
- Electrical system161 reportsmedian 28,000middle half 9,500–53,000
- Body structure83 reportsmedian 46,000middle half 29,000–92,000
- Throttle and speed control74 reportsmedian 46,000middle half 15,000–79,000
- Engine337 reportsmedian 69,000middle half 50,000–93,000
- Transmission and driveline779 reportsmedian 70,000middle half 41,000–97,000
- Seat belts170 reportsmedian 82,000middle half 63,000–101,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 779 | 42.8% | 70,000 | 41,000–97,000 |
| Engine | 337 | 18.5% | 69,000 | 50,000–93,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 216 | 11.9% | 9,000 | 3,000–29,000 |
| Seat belts | 170 | 9.3% | 82,000 | 63,000–101,000 |
| Electrical system | 161 | 8.8% | 28,000 | 9,500–53,000 |
| Body structure | 83 | 4.6% | 46,000 | 29,000–92,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 74 | 4.1% | 46,000 | 15,000–79,000 |
| Engine and its cooling system | 64 | 3.5% | 80,000 | 67,000–110,000 |
| Brakes | 53 | 2.9% | — | — |
| Suspension | 50 | 2.7% | 21,000 | 5,000–44,000 |
Known problems with the 2018–2024 Expedition
Transmission 2018–2020
10R80 10-speed automatic harsh and erratic shifting, clunk on the 4-5 and 6-7 changes, and torque converter lockup shudder. Addressed through repeated PCM/TCM recalibrations rather than hardware.
Engine / Fire Risk 2021–2023
Under-hood fires traced to the engine compartment on 3.5L EcoBoost Expedition and Navigator, prompting a Ford recall with an interim advice to park outdoors and a revised under-hood harness/battery routing remedy.
Electrical
Battery drain and stop/start system faults on early build years.
Before you buy a 2018–2024 Expedition: the 3-minute check
Generated from 514 mileage-tagged complaints, 42 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 42 campaigns cover this generation.
- Ask for problems owners could not categorise repair records. Reports on this area come at a median of 9,000 miles — a newer example may not have reached that mileage yet, so ask what was repaired under warranty and what the warranty still covers.
- Check transmission on 2018–2020 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check engine / fire risk on 2021–2023 cars.
- Check electrical.
- Years differ here: from 65 to 517 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
Expedition problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi45% below | At 90k mi75% below | At 120k mi91% below | At 150k mi99% below | At 200k mi100% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 41,000–97,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 50,000–93,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 3,000–29,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Seat belts | 63,000–101,000 | later | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 9,500–53,000 | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Body structure | 29,000–92,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 15,000–79,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Ford Expedition 2018–2024 · 514 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 45% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 75% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 91% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 99% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 100% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2018–2024 Ford Expedition recalls (42)
NHTSA records 42 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
2 of these carry a severe advisory — do not drive or park outside; check those first by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the electrical system (6), the transmission and driveline (5), the seat belts (5) (why one area can repeat).
Jun 2026 · 2018–2021 · Power TrainPark system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety…
Jun 2026 · 2018–2024 · StructureVehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent…
May 2026 · 2018–2022 · Seat BeltsSeat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent…
Mar 2026 · 2021–2023 · VisibilityWindshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
Feb 2026 · 2022–2024 · Electrical SystemTrailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and…
The defect. 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…
What can happen. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact…
Dec 2025 · 2019 · Electrical SystemIf the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement…
The defect. 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.
What can happen. If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Oct 2025 · 2021–2022 · VisibilityA detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. 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…
What can happen. A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Sep 2025 · 2020 · Engine park outsideA vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The defect. 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.
What can happen. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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…
Jul 2025 · 2022 · Fuel System, GasolineAn engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can…
What can happen. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification…
Jun 2025 · 2020–2021 · Back Over PreventionA rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023…
What can happen. A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract…
The free fix. Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
May 2025 · 2020 · Electrical SystemInoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional…
What can happen. Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
May 2025 · 2018–2020 · Seat BeltsSeat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 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.
What can happen. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
May 2025 · 2022–2024 · Back Over PreventionA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024…
What can happen. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming…
May 2025 · 2022–2024 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
What can happen. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact…
Apr 2025 · 2018 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
What can happen. A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were…
Mar 2025 · 2024 · Engine and Engine CoolingA rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
What can happen. A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Feb 2025 · 2022 · Electrical SystemLoss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer…
What can happen. Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Jan 2025 · 2021 · Back Over PreventionRearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
What can happen. Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Dec 2024 · 2024 · Engine and Engine CoolingA rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
What can happen. A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase…
The free fix. Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service…
Nov 2024 · 2018–2024 · EquipmentWithout a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these…
What can happen. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this…
Feb 2024 · 2018–2020 · Seat BeltsSeat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract…
What can happen. Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification…
Jun 2023 · 2018–2023 · EquipmentWithout instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions…
What can happen. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July…
Feb 2023 · 2023 · Power TrainA fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
What can happen. A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification…
May 2022 · 2021 · Engine park outsideA vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
What can happen. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
The free fix. 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…
Apr 2022 · 2020–2021 · VisibilityInoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
What can happen. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected…
Mar 2022 · 2022 · Electrical SystemLoss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system…
What can happen. Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Oct 2021 · 2021 · Air BagsAn air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side…
What can happen. An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
The free fix. Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Sep 2020 · 2020 · Back Over PreventionReduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera…
What can happen. Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were…
Sep 2020 · 2020 · Seat BeltsIn the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
Jun 2020 · 2020 · SeatsAn improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to…
What can happen. An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
May 2020 · 2019 · Electrical SystemIf the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
What can happen. If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
May 2020 · 2020 · Forward Collision AvoidanceIf the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to…
What can happen. If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure…
Apr 2020 · 2020 · Seat BeltsIn the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.
What can happen. In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
Apr 2020 · 2020 · Power TrainIf the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated…
What can happen. If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford…
Oct 2019 · 2019 · SuspensionA disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
What can happen. A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them…
Aug 2019 · 2019–2020 · SeatsA seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual…
What can happen. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford…
Nov 2018 · 2018 · SeatsIn the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the…
What can happen. In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge.…
Jun 2018 · 2018 · Fuel System, GasolineA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel…
What can happen. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
Apr 2018 · 2018 · Power TrainIf the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary…
What can happen. If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer…
Apr 2018 · 2018 · Power TrainDespite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially…
What can happen. Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may…
Jan 2018 · 2018 · VisibilityIf the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass…
What can happen. If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on…
Dec 2017 · 2018 · SeatsIf the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these…
What can happen. If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 1,820 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 41 (2.3%)
- Fires
- 21
- Injury reports
- 89
- Fatality reports
- 0
Expedition problems by model year
The 2019 drew the most complaints of this generation, 517, most of them about the transmission and driveline, and the 2023 the fewest, 65. A typical year drew about 237.
That makes the 2019 stand out at roughly 2.2 times a typical year (what a yearly count can and cannot say).
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 382 | 130 | 56,000† | Transmission and driveline (148) | 14 |
| 2019 | 517 | 191 | 73,000† | Transmission and driveline (222) | 11 |
| 2020 | 425 | 100 | 63,000 | Transmission and driveline (266) | 18 |
| 2021 | 237 | 41 | 43,000 | Transmission and driveline (112) | 12 |
| 2022 | 116 | 26 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (20) | 12 |
| 2023 | 65 | 17 | under 30 reports | Electrical system (17) | 8 |
| 2024 | 78 | 9 | under 30 reports | Problems owners could not categorise (16) | 7 |
What Expedition owners reported
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her daughter became entrapped by the rear passenger-side seat belt. The seat belt continuously clicked tighter, forcing the contact to cut the belt strap to free her daughter. The contact received notification of NHTSA…
2018 · 99,000 miles · Seat belts
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver's and passenger's side seat belts failed to unlatch. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers, where the contact was informed that the parts were unavailable. The contact received a recall notification…
2019 · 120,000 miles · Seat belts
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V344000 (SEAT BELTS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the driver’s side seat belt pretensioner inadvertently deployed. The…
2019 · 111,000 miles · Seat belts
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the engine originally failed in 2021. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred in August 2026. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact believed that the…
2019 · 67,000 miles · Engine
Built from 514 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other Expedition generations
- Expedition 1997–2002 2,025 reports with mileage, most about the engine and its cooling system
- Expedition 2003–2006 1,240 reports with mileage, most about the engine and its cooling system
- Expedition 2007–2017 1,014 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline