Owners have filed 2,865 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Expedition from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the transmission and drivetrain, the engine and cooling and the electrical system. The years with the most complaints are 2019, 2020 and 2018.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Expedition | One of the better years | 118 | 3 |
| 2013 Expedition | One of the better years | 92 | 0 |
| 2014 Expedition | One of the better years | 72 | 0 |
| 2015 Expedition | About average | 164 | 3 |
| 2016 Expedition | About average | 217 | 3 |
| 2017 Expedition | Worse than most years | 358 | 4 |
| 2018 Expedition | Worse than most years | 383 | 14 |
| 2019 Expedition | Among the worst years | 529 | 11 |
| 2020 Expedition | Worse than most years | 429 | 18 |
| 2021 Expedition | About average | 242 | 12 |
| 2022 Expedition | Too new to judge | 117 | 12 |
| 2023 Expedition | Too new to judge | 65 | 8 |
| 2024 Expedition | Too new to judge | 79 | 7 |
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What are the worst Ford Expedition years?
Compared with its other years, the Expedition years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2019. The most reported problem area across all years is the transmission and drivetrain.
What are the best Ford Expedition years?
The Expedition years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2012, 2013 and 2014. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Ford Expedition problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the transmission and drivetrain, the engine and cooling and the electrical system most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA lists 95 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Expedition, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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