Ford / Expedition
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Median of the comparable years: 252.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 853 | 262 | Suspension | |
| 1998 | 836 | 267 | Suspension | |
| 1999 | 946 | 352 | Engine | |
| 2000 | 890 | 242 | Electrical System | |
| 2001 | 578 | 132 | Engine | fewest complaints |
| 2002 | 340 | 69 | Engine | fewest complaints |
Engine is the largest group in 3 of the 6 compared years.
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 615 | 216 | Engine | |
| 2004 | 297 | 103 | Engine | |
| 2005 | 315 | 31 | Engine | not compared |
| 2006 | 299 | 48 | Engine | not compared |
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 215 | 67 | Fuel & Propulsion | |
| 2008 | 146 | 36 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2009 | 28 | 7 | Body & Structure | not compared |
| 2010 | 58 | 23 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2011 | 71 | 22 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2012 | 118 | 14 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2013 | 92 | 16 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2014 | 72 | 6 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2015 | 164 | 38 | Electrical System | not compared |
| 2016 | 217 | 37 | Brakes | not compared |
| 2017 | 358 | 41 | Electrical System | not compared |
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 383 | 53 | Powertrain | |
| 2019 | 523 | 27 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2020 | 426 | 42 | Powertrain | not compared |
| 2021 | 241 | 85 | Powertrain | |
| 2022 | 116 | 49 | Driver Assistance | not compared |
| 2023 | 65 | 48 | Electrical System | not compared |
| 2024 | 79 | 79 | Driver Assistance | not compared |
Each year is counted over the same span: complaints received up to two calendar years after its model year. A year is compared only when that span is over and it holds at least 50 complaints. Fewer than three years of this generation are comparable, so no year is named.
| Model year | All complaints | First three years | Most reported system | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 38 | 38 | Driver Assistance | not compared |
| 2026 | 10 | 10 | Steering | not compared |
A model year gets its own page when four sources cover it, it holds at least 50 complaints, and it either compares with the other years of its generation or shows one system in 40% or more of the complaints that name a component. The rest are listed here with their figures.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Bulletins | Combined MPG | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 853 | 9 | 7 | 373 | 13–15 | yes |
| 1998 | 836 | 7 | 5 | 294 | 13–15 | yes |
| 1999 | 946 | 9 | 5 | 293 | 12–14 | yes |
| 2000 | 890 | 11 | 5 | 206 | 13–15 | yes |
| 2001 | 578 | 10 | 6 | 146 | 13–16 | yes |
| 2002 | 340 | 4 | 2 | 102 | 13–16 | yes |
| 2003 | 615 | 6 | 1 | 152 | 14 | listed here |
| 2004 | 297 | 4 | 2 | 91 | 13–15 | listed here |
| 2005 | 315 | 5 | 1 | 67 | 14 | listed here |
| 2006 | 299 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 14 | yes |
| 2007 | 215 | 2 | 1 | 33 | 15 | listed here |
| 2008 | 146 | 4 | 1 | 31 | 14 | listed here |
| 2009 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 16 | listed here |
| 2010 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 14–16 | listed here |
| 2011 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 13–16 | listed here |
| 2012 | 118 | 3 | 1 | 64 | 15–16 | yes |
| 2013 | 92 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 15–16 | yes |
| 2014 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 15–16 | yes |
| 2015 | 164 | 3 | 0 | 72 | 16–18 | listed here |
| 2016 | 217 | 3 | 0 | 115 | 16–18 | listed here |
| 2017 | 358 | 4 | 0 | 115 | 16–18 | listed here |
| 2018 | 383 | 14 | 1 | 165 | 18–20 | yes |
| 2019 | 523 | 11 | 2 | 150 | 18–20 | yes |
| 2020 | 426 | 18 | 2 | 176 | 18–19 | yes |
| 2021 | 241 | 12 | 1 | 141 | 18–19 | yes |
| 2022 | 116 | 12 | 1 | 204 | 17–19 | listed here |
| 2023 | 65 | 8 | 0 | 164 | 17–19 | listed here |
| 2024 | 79 | 7 | 0 | 109 | 17–19 | listed here |
| 2025 | 38 | 6 | 0 | 150 | 18–19 | listed here |
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 59 | 18–19 | listed here |
| System | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2,014 | 22% | 98,000 mi |
| Powertrain | 1,578 | 17% | 77,000 mi |
| Electrical System | 1,385 | 15% | 90,000 mi |
| Wheels & Tires | 847 | 9% | 53,070 mi |
| Accelerator & Cruise Control | 835 | 9% | 84,000 mi |
Shares are over complaints that name a component; a complaint naming several systems is counted under each.
Owner report Power problems and the light was on. I took it to the ford place and they didn’t fix it.
Owner report I was traveling on the interstate and went to accelerate to pass a vehicle. My car displayed system fault codes and made a clicking noise and dropped to neutral while my RPMs stayed high. I lost acceleration and had to swerve to avoid a collision. The engine then had a loud clank and jerked into gear. Once I…
Owner report TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD AND LOST FORWARD MOMENTUM WHILE ON HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENT. THE RESULTING TOW AND REPARS TOTALED CLOSE TO $5000.00
Owner report At neighborhood speeds the transmission shifts roughly around 4th gear, making clunking noises and lurching the vehicle. This happens on a daily basis. At interstate speeds, the transmission has popped out of gear when attempting to pass another vehicle, leaving the vehicle decelerating dangerously in a situation wher…
Owner report I smelled something burning in my vehicle and then after that my air conditioner stopped working and it turned out to be the blower motor that was replaced in December of 2023
Owner report TCM component major failure as diagnosed by dealership. Vehicle has inadvertently tried to go into park on multiple occasions when trying to speed up/ overtake. This failure has also caused the transmission to need a complete overhaul.
| Campaign | Component | Filed | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01X001000 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 2001-05-22 | 13,000,000 |
| 05V388000 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2005-09-07 | 4,500,000 |
| 26V104000 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 2026-02-20 | 4,381,878 |
| 98V095000 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1998-05-13 | 1,520,000 |
| 25V572000 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2025-09-03 | 1,456,417 |
Whether a recall has been done on a specific car depends on its VIN; check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
| Action | Component | Opened | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| AQ26001 | NONE | 2026-06-09 | NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls |
| RQ21002 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2021-08-03 | Rearview Camera FMVSS 111 Noncompliance |
Ford issued 3,748 service bulletins covering these model years, most often about power train.
A bulletin tells dealers how to fix a known condition. It is not a recall and not a defect finding. Most bulletins cover several model years at once, so a bulletin listed here may not be specific to one year. The number of bulletins tracks how long and how widely a model was sold, so it is not a measure of reliability.
| Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | POWER TRAIN | This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason for update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator |
| 2026-10-19 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engine RPM. This may be due to a software concern with the active no… |
| 2026-10-14 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display screen af… |
| 2026-10-13 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays "Seat Cannot Lock Do Not Use" for one or bo… |
| 2026-10-06 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Android and IOS after an APIM software update. This may be due to the… |
| 2026-09-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements include: -Steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops |
| 2026-09-25 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the body control module (BCM) when performing a Self-Test. This DTC s… |
| 2026-09-25 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Quality improvements include: -Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state |
| 2026-09-23 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | This bulletin supersedes 26-2280. Reason for update: To add 2027 vehicle models, update the Parts list to change the tape, and revise Step 4 to change the tape and wrap an additional wiring harness. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model … |
| 2026-09-22 | POWER TRAIN | This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason For Update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. Some of the vehicles list… |
Complaint counts are not failure rates. A model that sells more cars draws more complaints, and owners file more after news coverage or a recall. That is why years are compared only with other years of the same generation, over the same span, and never with other models.
This page summarises public records; it is not a mechanical inspection.