Recalls
12campaigns
3 visibility · 2 rear camera · 2 equipment
Source: NHTSA
Complaints
235filed
Owner reports, 2017–2026 shown
Source: NHTSA ODI
Crash tests
5★overall
★★★★★ Frontal 5★ · Side 5★ · Rollover 3★
Source: NHTSA NCAP
Fuel economy
19mpg combined
$3,437/yr at this week's prices
Source: EPA · EIA
Specs
3.5 L 6-cyl· 10-speed automatic
4 engine and transmission configurations
Source: NHTSA vPIC
Recalls (12)
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford Expedition. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Vehicle Rollaway Risk
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported741,195 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V402000
Listed for 2021 Ford Expedition. Not checked against your VIN.
Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges
Structure · interior panels · center console
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported548,463 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V368000
Listed for 2021 Ford Expedition. Not checked against your VIN.
Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
Seat belts · pretensioner
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Repair progress not yet reported419,967 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V344000
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Windshield Wipers May Fail
Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · linkages
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Repair progress not yet reported422,613 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 26V204000
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Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach
Visibility · sun/moon roof assembly
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
49.7% repairedof 174,853 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 25V729000
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Back over prevention · software
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
- Consequence
- 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 driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 for this recall is 25S72.
54.8% repairedof 200,237 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Back over prevention · sensing system · camera
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 number for this recall is 25S05.
31.8% repairedof 91,580 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
Equipment · other · labels
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 recall is 24C39.
65.6% repairedof 27,678 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
Equipment · other · owners/service/other manual
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
- Consequence
- Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
99.3% repairedof 691,133 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Park outside: fire risk. NHTSA advises parking outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Engine Compartment Fire
Engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Currently the remedy is available for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty radiator fan motors, and those letters were mailed July 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S36.
88.4% repairedof 66,221 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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or ask a dealer to check campaign 22V346000
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Windshield Wipers May Fail
Visibility · windshield wiper/washer · linkages
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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 to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
79.4% repairedof 652,996 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Front Door Side Impact Sensors Damaged/FMVSS 214
Air bags · sensor · side impact
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
- Consequence
- An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
85.3% repairedof 777 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (235)
235 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
3involved a crash
4involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 111 | 47.2% |
| Engine | 56 | 23.8% |
| Unknown or other | 29 | 12.3% |
| Electrical system | 23 | 9.8% |
| Visibility | 13 | 5.5% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 10 | 4.3% |
| Structure | 10 | 4.3% |
| Vehicle speed control | 9 | 3.8% |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 3.8% |
| Back over prevention | 5 | 2.1% |
How 2021 compares with other Expedition years
Best and worst Expedition years →2017357
2018377
2019508
2020420
2021235
2022113
202365
202476
202536
202610
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 357 | 4 |
| 2018 | 377 | 14 |
| 2019 | 508 | 11 |
| 2020 | 420 | 18 |
| 2021 | 235 | 12 |
| 2022 | 113 | 12 |
| 2023 | 65 | 8 |
| 2024 | 76 | 7 |
| 2025 | 36 | 6 |
| 2026 | 10 | 2 |
This year (2021)Other yearsStill collecting reports
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 5 stars overall
Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 20.8%★★★☆☆
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2021 Ford Expedition suv 2wd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy: up to 19 mpg combined
19
mpg combined
17
city
23
highway
- EPA annual fuel cost
- $3,550
- CO₂ tailpipe
- 456 g/mi
- EPA class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle
What it costs you to run
$3,437per year
$286per month
789gallons a year
Miles ÷ 19 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.
EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.
Specs by configuration
| Engine · transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | EPA $/yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 456 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 / 23 / 19 | $3,550 | 456 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 17 / 22 / 19 | $3,550 | 476 |
| 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 16 / 21 / 18 | $3,700 | 494 |
Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.
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2021 Ford Expedition FAQ
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns: 26V402000 (power train), 26V368000 (structure), 26V344000 (seat belt), 26V204000 (visibility), 25V729000 (visibility), 25V442000 (rear camera), 25V048000 (rear camera), 24V852000 (equipment), 23V420000 (equipment), 22V346000 (engine), 22V250000 (visibility), 21V805000 (air bag). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2021 Ford Expedition problems?
Owners filed 235 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (111), Engine (56), Unknown or other (29) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What mpg does the 2021 Ford Expedition get?
EPA rates the 3.5 L 6-cyl · 10-speed automatic version at 17 city, 23 highway and 19 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.
What safety rating did the 2021 Ford Expedition get?
NHTSA rated the 2021 Ford Expedition suv 2wd 5 stars overall, with 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 3 stars rollover (20.8% rollover risk).
How does the 2021 Expedition compare with other years?
Among the 2017–2021 Ford Expedition model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (235) and the 2019 the most (508). The 2021 drew 235. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
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.
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