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2016 Ford Expedition visibility problems

12 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
120,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Ford Expedition visibility problems in other years

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Related recalls

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motorReported August 26, 2022 · 198,482 vehicles affected
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

What 2016 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Visibility · AZ

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.

Filed Jul 27, 2026 · Electrical, Visibility · 120,000 miles · FL

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.

Filed Dec 26, 2025 · Visibility · CA

I receive a recall 22S56 for the climate control blower motor it was replaced under warranty on 12/17/2024 about a year latter I noticed blower stopped working on 12/13/2025 coming from San Francisco because visibility was affected when defroster stopped working, then I called dealer on 12/23 /25 and they gave me an appointment for them see the vehicle, I asked then to repaired under recall warranty and dealer denied it. dealer saying is something else o not related. I called manufacturer stating the safety concern that defroster been affected because blower not working and they said its been a year and they can not help, now blower some times works, other times does not work or works very slow. Ford manufacturer open a case number CXH-XXX. I am reporting for Ford to extend warranty on the recall. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jul 8, 2024 · Electrical, Visibility · 133,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the blower fan stopped functioning. The contact stated that failure was intermittent at first but became a recurring failure while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The contact had recently checked the wiring harness on the blower fan and became aware that there were burn marks on the wiring harness connector possibly caused by a short circuit. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Filed Dec 18, 2023 · Brakes, Electrical · 140,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, a burning odor was detected. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front blower motor connector and resistor needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the front blower motor connector was previously replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that only the brake master cylinder and front blower motor assembly would be replaced free of charge under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Sep 15, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · 117,832 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, while the dealer was in the process of performing the front blower motor replacement, the mechanic became aware that the front blower motor had melted and determined that the front blower motor resistor and pigtail needed to be replaced as well. The dealer assessed an additional fee for the additional repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. A case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 117,832. The contact stated she tried to get the recall repaired, but there are no parts available to repair the recall.

Filed Jul 26, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · 140,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the blower motor had overheated twice, causing the wiring harness to melt. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that the melted wiring was not part of the recall repair and declined to replace the melted wiring harness. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Jul 17, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · TN

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 24, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · 116,467 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that while attempting to defrost the windshield, the blower was inoperable. The contact stated that the blower had not worked for several months. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the blower failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the blower motor with a spare blower motor that was in the shop. The vehicle had been partially repaired. The contact stated that the replacement blower also failed and was no longer operational. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 116,467. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 13, 2023 · Electrical, Visibility · 140,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started smoking behind the glove box. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Questions about the 2016 Ford Expedition visibility

Does the 2016 Ford Expedition have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Ford Expedition, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2016 Ford Expedition visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Expedition visibility?

Yes, 1 recall: 22V648000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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

The Ford Expedition model years with the most visibility complaints are 1999 (123 complaints), 2000 (72 complaints) and 1998 (61 complaints).

Other 2016 Ford Expedition problems

Brakes 48Engine 39Transmission 36Electrical 33Driver assistance 21Acceleration 20Fuel system 17Airbags 5Steering 5Body 3Seat belts 3Wheels 3Lights 2Suspension 1

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