I brought my expedition in for recall 25V572, I brought it in and they said they had to run tests to see if it qualified, after testing they said that it qualified but that they didn't have the item in stock to make the repair, after several months, I called and they finally had the part to change out the camera. Problem is, it is worse than before I brought it in. The only time I get a clear image is when the hatch is in the air. I called the dealer back and they said "We changed the camera that is what the recall called for. What can I do. This is an extremely long vehicle and the back up camera aides in some tight spots. I really would like this to be working.
The worst 2016 Ford Expedition problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes48
- Engine39
- Transmission36
- Electrical33
- Driver assistance21
- Acceleration20
- Fuel system17
- Visibility12
- Airbags5
- Steering5
- Body3
- Seat belts3
- Wheels3
- Lights2
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Ford Expedition
Loss of power 21Backup camera 19Check engine light 19Brake failure 15Stalling 10Won't shift 10Fire or smoke 8
Trouble codes owners of the 2016 Ford Expedition mention
P2112 7P2111 2
Recalls 3
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Risk
- A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 8, 2025.
Recall number 25V572000 · Recall details
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
- Risk
- Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Recall number 22V648000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- Risk
- A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 20V‑332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Recall number 22V150000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Ford Expedition 115
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15
- Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless...
- This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- This article supersedes TSB 22-2219 to update the Parts List and Service Procedure to clarify applicable...
- This article supersedes TSB 21-2175 to update the TSB Service Procedure
- All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code
- During service and repair requiring removal and replacement of a crankshaft bolt and/or crankshaft damper,...
- Some 2016-2018 F-150 and 2016-2017 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may require pressure bleeding of the...
2016 Ford Expedition fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | RWD | 15-16 | 21-22 | 17-18 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14-15 | 20 | 16-17 |
What 2016 Ford Expedition owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
2 separate ford dealerships have failed to solve my rear camera failure wasting about 12 hours of my time. The rear camera does fail to work quite often, but when in the dealer’s possession, they claim it’s working fine without showing any codes.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera would occasionally display a blank screen, while at other times a "Camera Not Available" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The rearview camera was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the rearview camera failure persisted after an unknown recall repair associated with the failure was performed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
My 2016 Expedition has the same 6R80 transmission as the Ford F150, for which there is a recall for the Lead Frame. My wife was driving the vehicle on the highway and the check engine light came on and the vehicle went into "limp mode" causing the vehicle to decelerate to approximately 35 mph. Needless to say, she almost caused several accidents as she tried to move to the shoulder at a very reduced speed. The code was P0715 and P0717 which is the Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor which is part of the lead frame in the transmission. As stated before, there was a recall on this issue with the F150 but not to the Expedition since Ford did not sell as many Expeditions as F150's? I was able to have the lead frame replaced, at my cost, to remedy the situation, however, the fact that this is a known issue with this transmission and only some of the cars with this transmission were recalled is morally wrong. This could have caused a major accident resulting in serious injury or death since Expeditions were not part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the blower motor functioned intermittently, turning on and off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the A/C functioned as intended during the cooler months but was intermittently inoperable in the warmer months, requiring that the wires that were overheating be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); however, the recall repair failed to fix the issue. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle exceeded the 12-month or 3,000-mile limitation. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen. The message “Camera Unavailable” was displayed. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the recall repair was completed. The contact was informed that the rear-view camera was inoperable after the recall repair was performed. The contact was informed that a diagnostic test was needed, and a diagnostic fee was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
The safety incident occured on April 20, 2026, when my 2016 Expedition EL failed to stay in park on a flat level parking lot causing significant safety concerns for my vehicle and all other vehicles with the same components. My car was parked for 4-5 minutes in front of the school my son attends and because he was sick the morning I parked my vehicle in front of the main entrance of the schol in an approved parking place, I left the car running while I went inside to turn in an assignment due that morning. After giving it to the front office person and explaining which teacher it needed to be given to, I turned around to return to my vehicle only to witness my car begin moving. It rolled 2-3 car lengths before it slammed into the back of a Coca-Cola Vendor truck and stopped. I was not able to catch it before the accident happened. I knew the vehicle was not safe to drive, so I had the Expedition towed to the local Ford dealership in town. The certified Ford dealership discoovered the problem when performing diagnostics as they were able to reproduce the problem. The "parking PAWL return spring not securely locking into park. found the parking PAWL worn and the return spring collapsed meaning nothing was locking the transmission into park" There were zero warning notifcations on the electrical messaging panel to alert a driver to this potentially dangerous problem. The outcome of this situation pose a horrific risk to pedestrians, and passengers when a vehicle can begin moving into "Drive" with no passenger behind the wheel.
I am filing this complaint regarding an unresolved and potentially dangerous safety defect involving the rearview camera system on my Ford vehicle, which was presented to Wade Ford Auto Dealership and Service in Smyrna, Georgia for a rear camera recall repair. I brought my vehicle, a 2016 Ford Expedition, to Wade Ford for recall service related to the rearview camera. Wade Ford retained my vehicle for approximately one week. When I picked up the vehicle on or about [insert pickup date], I discovered that the rear camera issue had not been corrected. The rear camera image remains dark, unclear, visually deficient, and unsafe, creating a continuing hazard when the vehicle is operated in reverse. This is not a cosmetic or convenience issue. A defective rearview camera materially impairs rear visibility and increases the risk of collision, property damage, or injury. Federal safety authorities have recognized rearview camera failures as safety concerns because blank, distorted, inverted, delayed, frozen, or unclear images can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle and increase crash risk. the federal safety agency recall materials for Ford rearview camera defects describe the safety consequence as reduced rear visibility and increased crash risk when the rearview camera displays a distorted, inverted, or blank image. After I raised the unresolved condition, Ford claimed or suggested that the issue may be due to an aftermarket radio allegedly installed in the vehicle. I dispute that explanation. I have not replaced the rear camera, and I do not accept Ford’s unsupported attempt to attribute an unresolved safety recall defect to an aftermarket component without competent inspection findings, diagnostic proof, or written documentation. If Ford or Wade Ford contends that an aftermarket radio is the cause, then I request that they provide a written technical explanation, diagnostic results, photographs, technician notes.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while reversing, the rear view camera displayed a distorted image. The contact later received a recall notification, the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was completed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred less than a week later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The contact was informed that the camera lens needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred two days later. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, however the contact was informed that the failure was ot duplicated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the camera lens was replaced two times, under the recall repair. In addition, the contact was informed that there were no other available options for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the camera displayed squiggly lines. Occasionally, the screen was blank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer previously, where it was diagnosed and determined that the camera module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the warranty, but the failure reoccurred. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer informed the contact that parts were on back order. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000.
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Questions about the 2016 Ford Expedition
Is the 2016 Ford Expedition reliable?
Owners have filed 217 complaints about the 2016 Ford Expedition, close to a typical Expedition model year.
What is the 2016 Ford Expedition year score?
The 2016 Ford Expedition scores 74 out of 100 (average). 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 2016 Ford Expedition?
Brakes, with 48 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles. Next is engine (39).
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Expedition have?
3 recalls, covering back over prevention, visibility and service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Expedition brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 22V150000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Expedition have bad brakes?
The Ford Expedition model years with the most brakes complaints are 1997 (108 complaints), 2003 (87 complaints) and 2017 (75 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2016 Ford Expedition get?
Official estimates for the 2016 Ford Expedition range from 16 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 15-16 city and 21-22 highway.
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