Ford Expedition recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 69 recalls and 6,750 owner complaints for the Ford Expedition (model years 2000–2027). The most reported problem area is power train (1,361 complaints), followed by electrical system (1,057 complaints). The 2020 model year has the most recalls (18).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 6 | 38 | 4 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 79 | 7 | 1 | |
| 2023 | 8 | 65 | 5 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 12 | 116 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 241 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 18 | 425 | 5 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 522 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2018 | 14 | 382 | 8 | 2 | |
| 2017 | 4 | 357 | 21 | 7 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 217 | 8 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 164 | 8 | 6 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 72 | 10 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 92 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 118 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 71 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 0 | 58 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 28 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 146 | 24 | 2 | |
| 2007 | 2 | 215 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2006 | 2 | 299 | 19 | 6 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 315 | 20 | 6 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 297 | 49 | 15 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 615 | 57 | 36 | |
| 2002 | 2 | 340 | 19 | 69 | |
| 2001 | 6 | 578 | 38 | 95 | |
| 2000 | 7 | 890 | 55 | 199 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (890), 2003 (615) and 2001 (578). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (28).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Ford Expedition model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1,361 | 26 of 28 | |
| Electrical system | 1,057 | 27 of 28 | |
| Engine | 794 | 25 of 28 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 678 | 12 of 28 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 596 | 24 of 28 |
Latest 8 of 69 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V606000 | Sep 22, 2026 | Exterior lighting: headlights | 2025–2027 | 41,748 |
| 26V402000 | Jun 24, 2026 | Power train: automatic transmission | 2018–2021 | 741,195 |
| 26V368000 | Jun 9, 2026 | Structure: interior panels, center console | 2018–2024 | 548,463 |
| 26V344000 | May 27, 2026 | Seat belts: pretensioner | 2018–2022 | 419,967 |
| 26V204000 | Mar 31, 2026 | Visibility: windshield wiper/washer, linkages | 2021–2023 | 422,613 |
| 26V104000 | Feb 20, 2026 | Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control | 2022–2027 | 4,381,878 |
| 25V886000 | Dec 18, 2025 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | 2019 | 890 |
| 25V823000 | Dec 1, 2025 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist, electric, control module | 2025 | 679 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 404 complaints and a fire in 485 complaints; 544 people injured and 19 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.