Ford Expedition years to avoid
More than twice the Expedition's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Ford Expedition years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Ford Expedition complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Ford Expedition problems
All model years combined.
- Engine2,019
- Transmission1,584
- Electrical1,388
- Acceleration836
- Brakes727
- Tires660
- Visibility601
- Suspension543
- Fuel system462
- Body453
- Airbags362
- Steering345
Most reported problems on the Ford Expedition
Loss of power 384Check engine light 331Wipers 271No deployment 165Brake failure 161Grinding brakes 124ABS 118Headlights 102Door locks 98Water leak 95
Ford Expedition problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 11 | Steering | 2 | 0 | ||
| 2025 | - | 38 | Driver assistance | 6 | 4 | ||
| 2024 | - | 79 | Driver assistance | 15,263 | 7 | 7 | |
| 2023 | - | 65 | Electrical | 38,000 | 8 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 79 | 117 | Driver assistance | 30,000 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 65 | 242 | Transmission | 43,000 | 12 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 44 | 430 | Transmission | 63,000 | 18 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 37 | 530 | Transmission | 73,065 | 11 | 8 | Avoid |
| 2018 | 49 | 383 | Transmission | 57,000 | 14 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 55 | 359 | Electrical | 77,276 | 4 | 21 | |
| 2016 | 74 | 217 | Brakes | 67,000 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 79 | 164 | Electrical | 68,000 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2014 | 87 | 72 | Transmission | 90,000 | 0 | 10 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 88 | 92 | Transmission | 90,500 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 84 | 118 | Transmission | 82,000 | 3 | 6 | |
| 2011 | 90 | 71 | Transmission | 55,000 | 0 | 2 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 86 | 58 | Body | 54,000 | 0 | 10 | Fewest complaints |
| 2009 | 93 | 28 | Body | 62,000 | 1 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 77 | 146 | Body | 62,000 | 3 | 24 | |
| 2007 | 75 | 215 | Fuel system | 61,000 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2006 | 63 | 299 | Engine | 80,000 | 2 | 19 | |
| 2005 | 62 | 315 | Engine | 75,000 | 0 | 20 | |
| 2004 | 58 | 297 | Engine | 76,000 | 0 | 49 | |
| 2003 | 36 | 615 | Engine | 79,850 | 1 | 57 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 55 | 340 | Engine | 84,000 | 2 | 19 | |
| 2001 | 32 | 578 | Engine | 91,000 | 6 | 38 | Avoid |
| 2000 | - | 889 | Electrical | 91,000 | 7 | 55 | |
| 1999 | - | 946 | Engine | 99,078 | 5 | 52 | |
| 1998 | - | 836 | Engine | 110,000 | 5 | 43 | |
| 1997 | - | 850 | Suspension | 120,000 | 7 | 52 | |
| 1996 | - | 3 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | - | 1 | Steering | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1994 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1993 | - | 1 | Tires | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1991 | - | 1 | Steering | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 77
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Questions about the Ford Expedition
What years of the Ford Expedition should you avoid?
2001, 2003 and 2019. Each has more than twice the Ford Expedition's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2003 alone has 615, mostly about engine and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Ford Expedition?
2010, 2011 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (58, 71 and 72).
What is the most common problem with the Ford Expedition?
Engine, with 2,019 complaints across all years, followed by transmission (1,584) and electrical (1,388).
How many recalls does the Ford Expedition have?
77 recalls between 1991 and 2026. The 2020 model year has the most, with 18.
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