2018 Ford Expedition body problems

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Body, Seat belts · 180,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications for the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 26V344000 (Seat Belts), 26V368000 (Structure), and 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the parts to complete the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the recall repairs. The contact stated that the transmission required multiple attempts to shift into park(P), and the failure became more frequent over time. While in park(P) with the parking brake engaged, the vehicle experienced unintended rollaway. The contact re-entered the vehicle and, after multiple attempts, shifted the transmission into park(P) and engaged the parking brake. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that remedy parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2026 · Body, Seat belts · AR

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V099000 (Seat Belts), 26V344000 (Seat Belts), 26V368000 (Structure), and 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 10, 2026 · Body, Seat belts · NY

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V197000 (Seat Belts), 26V344000 (Seat Belts), 26V368000 (Structure), and 26V402000 (Power Train); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Oct 10, 2025 · Body, Electrical · DE

The sunroof on my 2018 Ford Expedition is leaking at multiple points and has become stuck and inoperable. The dealership advised that the brackets are broken and the entire sunroof assembly must be replaced. The leak occurs in several areas across the Vista Roof, causing water to enter the cabin. This appears to be related to known design defects already referenced in multiple Ford Technical Service Bulletins (TSB 18-2374, TSB 19-2374, and TSB 21-2292). Details: I purchased this 2018 Ford Expedition on August 17, 2024, from Battlefield Ford in Culpeper, Virginia, where it underwent a Ford Blue Warranty inspection before sale. The vehicle had approximately 98,000 miles at purchase and now has around 109,000 miles. Shortly after purchase, I noticed water intrusion from the sunroof area. The vehicle was inspected at Sheridan Ford in Smyrna, Delaware, where technicians confirmed leaks at four separate points, broken sunroof brackets, and recommended complete sunroof replacement. In addition to the leaks, the sunroof is stuck and will not operate properly. Ford customer service was contacted, but they stated that no assistance or goodwill coverage would be provided. I find this unacceptable given the severity of the issue, the existence of related TSBs, and the potential safety hazards associated with electrical and visibility impairment due to water intrusion. The vehicle also required brake replacement shortly after purchase, despite being reported as low 3 mm during the Blue Warranty inspection, which raises additional concerns about the adequacy of Ford’s inspection process and potential oversight of critical components. Safety Concerns: Water intrusion may affect electrical components, airbags, or roof-mounted sensors, increasing the risk of malfunction or short circuits. The sunroof’s inability to close or seal properly could result in driver distraction, loss of visibility, or mold and corrosion inside the cabin.

Filed Jul 12, 2023 · Body, Visibility · 20,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to the dealer on four separate occasions due to moisture leaking from the panoramic sunroof. Due to the failure, the roof headliner needed to be replaced a second time. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof had never been used and had remained covered. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and referred him to the federal safety agency Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

Filed Feb 8, 2023 · Body, Locks · SD

In below-freezing weather, the driver's side door latch of our 2018 Ford Expedition cannot be operated from the inside or outside of the vehicle, greatly limiting the occupant's ability to enter or exit the vehicle. A Ford technician advised today that the latch would need to be replaced. There were no indicators of a malfunction. Similar year Ford F-150s are covered for this issue by Ford's Customer Satisfaction Program 18N03.

Filed May 3, 2022 · Body · FL

When getting things out of the Rear Cargo area the Lift Gate has come down unexpectedly and hit Me in the head. Several times the Rear Lift gate randomly opens when exiting or entering the car. Has hit my spouse and has come close to hitting other person walking in back of the vehicle. The Lift Gate came open barely missing the vehicle parked behind it. Would of damaged both vehicles Renegade Super C $300,000 and the Ford Expedition $85,000 along with possibly pinning and injuring the person behind the vehicle. Took the vehicle to a Ford Dealer and they ran diagnostic tests and looked for any faults and found nothing. We feel like we are driving a ticking time bomb and just missing a bullet each time we go to use the vehicle. Need immediate attention-

Filed Feb 10, 2022 · Body, Locks · NE

Drivers door would not close. Took 10 months for the new door latch to get shipped to my local Ford dealer . They charged us $ 708.00 to do the repair .

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Body · 130,000 miles · OH

This is our second winter with this vehicle and both seasons during winter temperatures the right rear door will not latch to stay shut. We have small children that ride in the rear of this vehicle, so this makes this much more of a concern. My husband is a mechanic and tries everything to make it work and it has been a huge hassle. Especially for such a new, expensive vehicle. The vehicle is stationary when this happens as we are unable to go anywhere with a door that will not shut!

Filed Apr 23, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 23,500 miles · OH

The retractable/automatic running board on the passenger side intermittently drops down when the car is in park and in a stationary position for a period of time. (ie. 2-3 hours at rest) when I restart the vehicle and open/close the doors, then shut off the vehicle, the retractable running boards will go back up where they belong...most of the time. Several days later, the same thing happens again. I took the vehicle in for service (cronin ford - harrison, ohio) in the fall of 2019 and they replaced the retractable running board motor on the passenger side only. In march of 2020, it started to happen again, after the vehicle is at rest for 2-3 hours. I am planning to take it in for service again, but I'm concerned that this will become a recurring problem well after the warranty period is over.