Ford Expedition recalls and problems
69 recalls and 6,783 owner complaints for 28 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
69
Complaints
6,783
Crashes reported
405
Fires reported
485
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Ford Expedition by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 Expedition | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 Expedition | 6 | 39 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 Expedition | 7 | 80 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2023 Expedition | 8 | 65 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 2022 Expedition | 12 | 119 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 Expedition | 12 | 243 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 Expedition | 18 | 432 | 5 | 7 | 29 | 0 |
| 2019 Expedition | 11 | 535 | 8 | 3 | 45 | 0 |
| 2018 Expedition | 14 | 384 | 8 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| 2017 Expedition | 4 | 359 | 21 | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 217 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 Expedition | 3 | 164 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2014 Expedition | 0 | 72 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 0 | 92 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 3 | 119 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| 2011 Expedition | 0 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 0 | 58 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 1 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 3 | 146 | 24 | 2 | 20 | 2 |
| 2007 Expedition | 2 | 215 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2006 Expedition | 2 | 299 | 19 | 6 | 24 | 3 |
| 2005 Expedition | 0 | 315 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 0 | 297 | 49 | 15 | 60 | 1 |
| 2003 Expedition | 1 | 615 | 57 | 36 | 70 | 3 |
| 2002 Expedition | 2 | 340 | 19 | 69 | 27 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 6 | 578 | 38 | 95 | 63 | 5 |
| 2000 Expedition | 7 | 890 | 55 | 199 | 43 | 2 |
Most reported Ford Expedition problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1,391 | |
| Electrical System | 1,076 | |
| Engine | 798 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 690 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 603 | |
| Unknown or Other | 415 | |
| Tires | 376 | |
| Structure | 359 | |
| Visibility | 307 | |
| Air Bags | 268 |
All Ford Expedition recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-606 | Sep 22, 2026 | 2025–2027 | Exterior Lighting | 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. |
| 26V-402 | Jun 24, 2026 | 2018–2021 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. |
| 26V-368 | Jun 9, 2026 | 2018–2024 | Structure | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. |
| 26V-344 | May 27, 2026 | 2018–2022 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 26V-204 | Mar 31, 2026 | 2021–2023 | Visibility | 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. |
| 26V-104 | Feb 20, 2026 | 2022–2027 | Exterior Lighting, Electrical System | 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… |
| 25V-886 | Dec 18, 2025 | 2019 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. |
| 25V-823 | Dec 1, 2025 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. |
| 25V-729 | Oct 24, 2025 | 2021–2022 | Visibility | 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. |
| 25V-628 | Sep 19, 2025 | 2020 | Park outsideEngine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 25V-572 | Sep 3, 2025 | 2015–2017 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 25V-488 | Jul 25, 2025 | 2025 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. |
| 25V-455 | Jul 7, 2025 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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. |
| 25V-439 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2025 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. |
| 25V-442 | Jun 27, 2025 | 2020–2021 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 25V-346 | May 23, 2025 | 2020 | Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. |
| 25V-197 | May 23, 2025 | 2018–2020 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 25V-315 | May 9, 2025 | 2022–2024 | Back Over Prevention | 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… |
| 25V-314 | May 9, 2025 | 2022–2024 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. |
| 25V-270 | Apr 23, 2025 | 2015 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. |
| 25V-236 | Apr 11, 2025 | 2017–2018 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 25V-198 | Mar 28, 2025 | 2024–2025 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. |
| 25V-132 | Feb 28, 2025 | 2022 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 25V-048 | Jan 31, 2025 | 2021 | Back Over Prevention | 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. |
| 24V-851 | Dec 20, 2024 | 2024 | Engine and Engine Cooling | 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. |
| 24V-852 | Nov 8, 2024 | 2018–2024 | Equipment | 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. |
| 24V-099 | Feb 9, 2024 | 2018–2020 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 23V-420 | Jun 9, 2023 | 2018–2023 | Equipment | 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. |
| 23V-128 | Feb 24, 2023 | 2023 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 22V-648 | Aug 26, 2022 | 2015–2017 | Visibility, Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 22V-346 | May 17, 2022 | 2021 | Park outsideEngine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 22V-250 | Apr 14, 2022 | 2020–2021 | Visibility | 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. |
| 22V-193 | Mar 25, 2022 | 2022 | Electrical System | 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. |
| 22V-150 | Mar 11, 2022 | 2016–2017 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. |
| 21V-805 | Oct 15, 2021 | 2021 | Air Bags | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 20V-575 | Sep 23, 2020 | 2020 | Back Over Prevention | 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. |
| 20V-574 | Sep 23, 2020 | 2020 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. |
| 20V-366 | Jun 23, 2020 | 2020 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 20V-262 | May 8, 2020 | 2020 | Forward Collision Avoidance, Electrical System | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. |
| 20V-263 | May 8, 2020 | 2019 | Electrical System, Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. |
| 20V-217 | Apr 16, 2020 | 2020 | Seat Belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. |
| 20V-197 | Apr 3, 2020 | 2020 | Power Train | 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. |
| 19V-773 | Oct 28, 2019 | 2019 | Suspension | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 19V-633 | Aug 28, 2019 | 2019–2020 | Seats | 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… |
| 18V-805 | Nov 14, 2018 | 2018 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. |
| 18V-392 | Jun 12, 2018 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. |
| 18V-214 | Apr 4, 2018 | 2018 | Power Train | 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… |
| 18V-213 | Apr 4, 2018 | 2018 | Power Train | 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. |
| 18V-058 | Jan 16, 2018 | 2018 | Visibility | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. |
| 17V-775 | Dec 1, 2017 | 2018 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. |
| 16V-248 | Apr 27, 2016 | 2012 | Power Train | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. |
| 12V-190 | May 3, 2012 | 2012 | Exterior Lighting, Power Train | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. |
| 12V-034 | Feb 2, 2012 | 2012 | Seats | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles, manufactured from november 19, 2011, through december 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle… |
| 09V-232 | Jun 24, 2009 | 2009 | Exterior Lighting | Ford is recalling 1,357 my 2009 expedition and navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 08V-166 | Apr 11, 2008 | 2008 | Tires | Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (Tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor… |
| 08V-058 | Feb 5, 2008 | 2007–2008 | Latches/Locks/Linkages | Ford is recalling 123,632 my 2007-2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. |
| 08V-057 | Feb 5, 2008 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Ford is recalling 57,199 my 2006-2007 e-150, e-250, e-350, and my 2007 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4l engines. |
| 07V-541 | Nov 21, 2007 | 2008 | Air Bags | Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 05V-520 | Nov 9, 2005 | 2006 | Visibility | On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear. |
| 05V-388 | Sep 7, 2005 | 2000–2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn. |
| 05V-310 | Jul 6, 2005 | 2006 | Tires | On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production. |
| 05V-017 | Jan 27, 2005 | 2000 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn. |
| 03V-094 | Mar 7, 2003 | 2000–2003 | Structure | Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. |
| 02V-239 | Sep 9, 2002 | 2000 | Equipment | Certain 4x2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 01V-227 | Jul 16, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. |
| 01V-082 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. |
| 00V-396 | Nov 28, 2000 | 2000–2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner… |
| 00V-073 | Mar 7, 2000 | 2000 | Trailer Hitches | Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Expedition?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Ford Expedition has the most reports (890). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA lists 69 safety recalls covering Ford Expedition model years 2000–2003, 2006–2009, 2012, 2015–2027.
What are the most common Ford Expedition problems?
Owners report power train, electrical system, engine problems most often.