2013 Ford Expedition recalls and problems
No recalls and 92 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Ford Expedition.
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2013 Ford Expedition recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally. The speedometer was fluctuating, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and steer it back into the correct lane. A dealer was…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was a sudden unattended downshift of the vehicle. The speedometer went to zero. The RPM increased without acceleration. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed…
Was never notified of the recall pertaining to my vehicle. Upon research I contacted the dealership to have the recall fixed. First issue was they offere complimentary pickup and delivery which I scheduled and they did not show up, aswell as the call that was supposed to happen, and they tell me the recall is out of…
2013 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4 engine. The vehicle was purchased new with an extended warranty with all services performed by Ford dealer. On or about […], with no warning or indication of problem the vehicle experienced what was determined to be a catastrophic internal engine failure, with only 93840 miles. The…
Expedition model years compared
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 58 | 10 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 71 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 | 118 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 92 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014 | 0 | 72 | 10 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 | 164 | 8 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 | 217 | 8 | 8 |
Across all years, the 2000 Expedition has the most complaints (890). All Ford Expedition years →
Questions
- Does the 2013 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2013 Ford Expedition as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Expedition?
- Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (43 complaints), followed by unknown or other (11).
- How many 2013 Ford Expedition complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 3 of 92 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 4 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 13, 2026.