NHTSA Data Explorer
Ford Expedition
Data refreshed May 30, 2026
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Complaints
9,050
Active records
Recalls
83
Active records
TSBs
1,415
Active records
Filing history
Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.
Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
36
Injuries
648
Crashes
543
Fires
705
Top reported issues — Ford Expedition
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Operating state
Condition issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Reporting mechanism
Performance issue
Thermal issue
Engine behavior
Noise
Safety restraint issue
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Electrical issue
Access/entry issue
Powering on/off behavior
HVAC behavior
Lighting behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Steering behavior
Starting behavior
Infotainment behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Smell
Recent change
Communication/network issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2019 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 27, 2026
On May 26, 2026, my 2019 Ford Expedition suffered a total systemic safety failure that resulted in my toddler being locked inside the vehicle in direct sunlight, requiring an emergency extraction. I used the FordPass app to unlock the vehicle and opened the driver’s door and passenger door on the diver's side. I placed my bag containing the proximity key fob onto the driver’s seat floorboard while the vehicle was completely off. I closed the driver's door and walked to the rear door behind the…
2019 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 27, 2026
Continued transmission issues, losing power, hard shifts, down shifts at random times. Been to the dealership several times about this. Safety issues due to being on busy highways at 65+ mph and loss of power or down shifts puts myself and others at risk of a wreck. No warning signs. Started reporting issues in September of 2025. Dealership has made 3 attempts to fix and the issue hasn’t been resolved.
2024 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 26, 2026
No accident, malfunction, warning lights, or safety-related issues occurred. Vehicle is operating normally at this time.
2023 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 26, 2026
On May 16, 2026, my 2023 Ford Expedition with 6,197 miles caught fire while I was driving home from work. I smelled smoke inside the cabin, and within moments smoke began coming through the air vents. I pulled over and exited the vehicle. When I got out, I saw the engine compartment was on fire and heavy smoke was coming from under the hood. As I moved away from the vehicle, there were multiple loud pops and bangs coming from the engine area. Police and fire crews responded and extinguished…
2021 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 26, 2026
On two separate occasions while driving on the interstate in the rain, the wipers stopped working. Two of the times they stopped in the up position and once they stopped in the middle of the stroke and it was hard to see. After turning the wiper switch to different settings, the wipers started working again.
2025 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 26, 2026
I purchased a new 2025 Ford Expedition Max. Since I left the dealer’s lot, the vehicle has had a strong vibration at any speed over 60 miles per hour, which makes highway driving and longer distance trips very challenging or impossible. Since I bought the vehicle, I have had to return it for dealership warranty service a total of three times. Despite the three warranty service repairs at Ford authorized dealers, I am still having the strong vibration at any speed over 60 miles per hour in my…
2019 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 26, 2026
While backing up the vehicle, the front passenger seat belt retractor pretensioner suffered an inadvertent, spontaneous pyrotechnic deployment. There was a loud pop resembling a firecracker, immediately followed by smoke in the cabin and the odor of gunpowder. The force of the explosive deployment dislodged the interior B-pillar trim panels. The passenger front seatbelt has been locked into place. Following this, the dashboard displayed a Check Engine light and a Battery charging system warning…
2020 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 26, 2026
We purchased a used 2020 Ford Expedition Max Platinum, VIN [XXX] , from Deacon Jones dealership. The vehicle currently has 128,888 miles. At the time of purchase, we were assured the SUV was in “tip-top shape” because it had previously belonged to a manager’s friend and had supposedly been well maintained and serviced. However, within only two weeks of purchasing the vehicle, the transmission began slipping out of gear while accelerating, causing the vehicle to lose power and fail to move…
2018 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 22, 2026
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ford Expedition. The vehicle was purchased through a dealer sale. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy per a Carfax report. At the time of purchase per the title, the vehicle mileage was 56,562., However, the Carfax report stated that the mileage was 195, 253 on 3/2/26. The contact stated that the current approximate mileage was unknown.
2019 FORD EXPEDITION
Filed May 21, 2026
Vehicle experiences repeated harsh shifting, hesitation, sudden downshifts, hard downshifts with engine redlining, and loss of acceleration during normal driving. Transmission intermittently jerks violently between gears and hesitates when pulling into traffic or merging onto the highway, creating a serious safety concern. I have experienced multiple near collisions due to the vehicle hesitating or failing to accelerate properly while entering traffic and during highway merging situations.…