Ford Expedition complaints by model year
9,356 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 2024 | 76 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 | 65 | 5 | 4 | 8 |
| 2022 | 113 | 4 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 235 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
| 2020 | 420 | 5 | 7 | 18 |
| 2019 | 508 | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| 2018 | 377 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
| 2017 | 357 | 21 | 7 | 4 |
| 2016 | 217 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| 2015 | 164 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 2014 | 72 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 92 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | 118 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| 2011 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 58 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 146 | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| 2007 | 215 | 8 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 | 299 | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| 2005 | 315 | 20 | 6 | 0 |
| 2004 | 296 | 48 | 15 | 0 |
| 2003 | 615 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 2002 | 340 | 19 | 69 | 2 |
| 2001 | 578 | 38 | 95 | 6 |
| 2000 | 890 | 55 | 199 | 7 |
| 1999 | 946 | 52 | 77 | 5 |
| 1998 | 836 | 43 | 73 | 5 |
| 1997 | 853 | 52 | 74 | 7 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 51 | 146 | 222 | 263 | 111 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 38 | 99 | 107 | 51 | 56 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 41 | 32 | 47 | 59 | 29 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 92 | 33 | 17 | 35 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 6 | 12 | 101 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 75 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 21 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 6 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford Expedition recalls (77)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Expedition model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V606000 | Sep 22, 2026 | Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108 | 2025, 2026, 2027 | — |
| 26V402000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Vehicle Rollaway Risk | 2018–2021 | — |
| 26V368000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges | 2018–2024 | — |
| 26V344000 | May 27, 2026 | Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend | 2018–2022 | — |
| 26V204000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Windshield Wipers May Fail | 2021, 2022, 2023 | — |
| 26V104000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 | 2022–2027 | 65.7% |
| 25V886000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short | 2019 | 97.5% |
| 25V823000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Loss of Power Brake Assist | 2025 | 46.4% |
| 25V729000 | Oct 24, 2025 | Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach | 2021, 2022 | 49.7% |
| 25V628000 | Sep 19, 2025 | Engine Compartment Fire | 2020 | 48.2% |
| 25V572000 | Sep 3, 2025 | Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 15.4% |
| 25V488000 | Jul 25, 2025 | Loss of Power Brake Assist | 2025 | 92.1% |
| 25V455000 | Jul 7, 2025 | Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail | 2022 | — |
| 25V439000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force | 2025 | 67.8% |
| 25V442000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display | 2020, 2021 | 54.8% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4wd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4wd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | suv 4wd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 2wd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4x2 |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4x2 |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4x2 |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4x2 |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ | suv 4x2 |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Ford Expedition FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford Expedition had?
NHTSA lists 77 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford Expedition model year from 1991 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford Expedition year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2019 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (508) and the 2009 the fewest (28). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford Expedition problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the power train, engine, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Ford Expedition get?
EPA rates the 2027 Ford Expedition at 18 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.