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2010 Ford Expedition problems

The most common problem on the 2010 Ford Expedition is body and structure, typically around 51,626 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical Expedition model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
86/100
Owner complaints
58
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
39
Worst area
Body
Fuel economy
14-16mpg

The worst 2010 Ford Expedition problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Body
    10
  • Electrical
    10
  • Transmission
    10
  • Engine
    7
  • Seats
    6
  • Visibility
    5
  • Acceleration
    3
  • Airbags
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Seat belts
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Wheels
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Ford Expedition 39

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 39 bulletins for the 2010 Ford Expedition

2010 Ford Expedition fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.4L 8‑cylRWD142016
5.4L 8‑cyl4WD121714

What 2010 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 19, 2026 · Transmission · NC

The transmission is malfunctioning. The shifting in the gears has become rough with kick or clunk feeling. This happens when increasing speed and decreasing speed. The Transmission has even gotten stuck in 2nd, and 4th gears. Our safety was at risk because when the gears were stuck the vehicle would not increase in speed, in the flow if traffic. The transmission has been inspected by 3 Transmission Mechanic shops, and has been confirmed by all 3. There have not been warning signs or lights on the dashboard to alert us of the problem. This appears to be random and out of the blue. The truck is available for inspection upon request.

Filed Aug 13, 2024 · TX

My vehicle will just shut off. No warning. No lights. It shuts off, I have to turn on my hazards, put it in park and restart the vehicle. It has shut off whether I am going forward/straight or turning, going 25 MPH - 40 MPH. it has shut off as I am turning and cars are coming down the street; at a school zone; under an under pass; one time we were on the freeway and it kept wanting to shut off but had to really press on the gas to keep it going and thankfully we made it to the service center. Sometimes it feels like the gas peddle is pushing my foot back. you press on the gas and nothing happens. Other times it seems to accelerate on its own. I have had this happen multiple times since we bought the vehicle in May of 2022., sometimes 4 or 5 times in a day. I have taken it to two different service places and neither could replicate the problem. One mechanic told me he thinks it could be the body control module. I take my niece and nephews to and from school and it certainly does not feel safe, but it is my only working vehicle and it is aggravating and I am getting tired and frustrated of this happening. PLEASE HELP.

Filed Sep 5, 2022 · Electrical · TX

Interior A/c blower motor short. A/c stops and starts by itself with smell of wiring melting or burnt.

Filed Sep 13, 2021 · 207,000 miles · CT · crash · 3 injuries

Drivers side airbag did not deploy when the car was in an accident. The passenger side did even though there was no passenger. Both sensors went off.

Filed Dec 6, 2020 · 185,099 miles · CO

A/c compressor clutch and pulley seperated A/C compressor seized up serpentine belt got damaged from the seize. Truck would stall and lose power at stop lights and intersections because it was seizing and taking energy from the battery and truck. Was told it was a cam sensor the whole time it was the A/C compressor pulley and cluth that disconnected and fell off while driving. Scariest thinng ever in my life. And the fact I cant get a A/C bypass pulley for this year of this truck im basically screwed because its a middle of a pandemic my children are in remote learning from home for school I cant work because of that I cant there for I dont have the money to buy a new A/C compressor and serpentine belt or get them installed. Thanks ford merry christmas.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Electrical · OK

I attempted to role my window up while driving and it stopped working. The window will not roll up or down and is stuck open. The motor makes a clicking sound. Window is not off track either.

Filed Aug 27, 2019 · Transmission · 247,000 miles · VA · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling with the park engaged, the vehicle shifted out of gear and rolled backwards crashing into a steel post without warning. The front and rear passenger side doors were ajar. Additionally, the key fell out of the ignition switch. The occupant seated in the rear jumped out of the vehicle but sustained no injuries or medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the vehicle was not drivable. The contact called nelson ford located at 201 commonwealth blvd w, martinsville, va 24112 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 247,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2019 · Engine · 93,000 miles · TX

First incident in march 2019 from parked position, put car in drive and it "raced" out of control, tried to brake and finally stopped the car just short of jumping curb across the street. In may 2019 was leaving a parking area and car repeated same thing. Took longer to stop, but had there been another car or pedestrian in front of me, could have been serious. Within the last week, (june 15), if car is idling either at light or in park, engine will start racing. Turn off car and restart, it will start again, but without my touching accelerator, when car is in drive will "cruise " at 25 MPH. Can either be stationery in park or sitting at light when car in drive. Am getting afraid to drive. Have only had car since march 12, 2019 and last incident was yesterday june 25, 2019.

Filed May 16, 2019 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 145,000 miles · GA

Ford vehicle shuts off sporadically with multiple warning lights while driving and stationary. The brakes also seize up to the point where they over heat and could catch fire. The most recent event happened may 15th after picking the car up from my local repair shop to try and repair what ford dealerships has not been able to repair. It shut off on the way home. May 16th the brakes locked up. This issue has been going on for a over a year. My vehicle has been to several repair shops and was recently at auto nation ford in union city ga for over a month awaiting a part that never showed up. I picked the vehicle up and took it to another local shop that was able to secure the part and replace it, but that still did not fix the problem. So far, I've spent upwards of $8000 in the span of a year and the issue still has not been resolve. Repairs from brake pads and rotors to the calipers and hydraulic system and even a full 4x4 transfer case asymbley so far none of the repairs has worked. It has shut off in the past while driving to work on the express way in heavy traffic areas. This vehicle is just unsafe to drive. I searched the internet and found other videos of ford owners that are also going through this issue with the same results. I have video which is the best visual since there are multiple warnings that pop up.

Filed Oct 13, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 100,000 miles · NY

Transmisin problem bery noise when driving and press gas. Sometimes when is parked it moves like 12" . Ac always a problem toke to mecanic at lease 10 times I'm so tired if this.

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Questions about the 2010 Ford Expedition

Is the 2010 Ford Expedition reliable?

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 2010 Ford Expedition, fewer than a typical Expedition model year.

What is the 2010 Ford Expedition year score?

The 2010 Ford Expedition scores 86 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ford Expedition: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford Expedition?

Body and structure, with 10 complaints, typically around 51,626 miles. Next is electrical (10).

How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Expedition have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Ford Expedition have the most body problems?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most body complaints are 2000 (47 complaints), 1997 (38 complaints) and 2008 (34 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford Expedition get?

Official estimates for the 2010 Ford Expedition range from 14 to 16 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.4L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14 city and 20 highway.

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