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2025 Ford Expedition problems

The most common problem on the 2025 Ford Expedition is driver assistance and stability. It has fewer complaints than a typical Expedition model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Owner complaints
38
Recalls
6
Service bulletins
153
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
18-19mpg

The worst 2025 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.

  • Driver assistance
    9
  • Steering
    7
  • Brakes
    6
  • Electrical
    6
  • Seats
    6
  • Transmission
    5
  • Wheels
    4
  • Engine
    3
  • Visibility
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Body
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Suspension
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2025 Ford Expedition

Sunroof shattered 5

Recalls 6

Exterior lighting: headlightsReported September 22, 2026 · 28,625 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning October 26, 2026.

Recall number 26V606000 · Recall details

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlReported February 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning March 17, 2026.

Recall number 26V104000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control moduleReported December 1, 2025 · 679 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on December 3, 2025.

Recall number 25V823000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: softwareReported July 25, 2025 · 312,120 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Recall number 25V488000 · Recall details

Air bags: frontalReported June 27, 2025 · 171 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Risk
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.

Recall number 25V439000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubricationReported March 28, 2025 · 4,356 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Risk
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.

Recall number 25V198000 · Recall details

See all 6 recalls for the 2025 Ford Expedition

Technical service bulletins for the 2025 Ford Expedition 153

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

See all 153 bulletins for the 2025 Ford Expedition

2025 Ford Expedition fuel economy

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

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylRWD162419
3.5L 6‑cyl4WD152218

What 2025 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 17, 2026 · AZ

While driving with my two children in the car, the sunroof exploded, causing glass shards to fall through the cover.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Seats · NC

I own a 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum Ultimate. The second-row passenger-side seat has repeatedly failed to latch securely to the floor after being moved/folded. This problem has occurred multiple times. The vehicle has previously been taken to the Ford dealer for the problem, and repairs have been attempted. I have also previously been charged approximately $500 for a repair related to this recurring seat-latching issue, when the dealership blamed trash from the kids causing the issue. The condition has now occurred again, and the vehicle is displaying a warning indicating that the second-row seat is not properly latched. I am concerned this is a serious occupant-safety issue. A passenger, including a child, could potentially occupy the second-row seat while the seat is not securely latched to the vehicle. In a sudden stop or collision, an improperly secured seat could move and potentially cause injury. Ford has also issued SSM 54355 addressing certain 2025 Expedition/Navigator second-row seats that may not return to the latched position following Easy Entry operation. Given the repeated failures on my vehicle and the current seat-latch warning, I believe this condition should be investigated as a potential safety defect. The failure has occurred repeatedly despite previous repair attempts.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

2025 ford expedition android auto communication error 11 loops in connect-disconnect sequence continually Stopping/Restarting the engine WHILE DRIVING. Both phone and in vehicle displays screens flashing error screens. Real Clockwork Orange. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. Single driver in traffic, Fumbling with phone stuck flashing error-11 screen to turn it off. Quick dash to breakdown lane power down the phone. Phone must be turned off to restore normal operation of vehicle. If the phone is then turned on again, it attempts to make BT connection and same fiasco all over again until the BT pairing is disabled.

Filed Sep 25, 2026 · CA

I was driving home from work and my sunroof glass shattered! It sounded like a bomb went off right above my head. At the time there were no other vehicles around. Nothing touched my car. There’s no marks of anything it just shattered.

Filed Sep 22, 2026 · Acceleration, Electrical · WA

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Sep 20, 2026 · Steering, Transmission · AR

Similar to what has been widely reported online, my Expedition has an uncontrollable shake at highway speeds (70-85 mph). I have attempted to get the wheels and tires rotated and rebalanced which did not fix the issue. I will be taking the car back to the dealership for additional diagnosis and troubleshooting, but because this is a widely reported issue that Ford has not introduced a permanent fix for, I’m proactively reporting the issue.

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Visibility · PA

See attached document for complaint.

Filed Sep 4, 2026 · Engine · IL

Exhaust fumes enter cabin when driving low speeds and at idle, odors confirmed by dealer repair attempts made but problem still exsist. Fumes strong enough to make eyes water and give occupants headaches

Filed Aug 23, 2026 · AZ

Relating to the federal safety agency ID Number 11027142 (Ford SSM 5446 and purported remedy SSM 54692). Experience a left turn signal that is automatically erroneously activated after a sharp right hand turn with right turn signal activated. There are two other complaints filed with the federal safety agency regarding this problem. In my case the left turn signal DOES NOT CANCEL AFTER RETURN TO CENTER. This is a potentially dangerous situation, since other drivers don't know what moves you might be intending to make. Ford claims SSM 54692 is a remedy with part number SL1Z-13K359-AA installation. This part was installed on 8/5/26 and did NOT remedy the problem. Since then have been awaiting contact from dealer re Ford engineers solution. Dealer's communications have been quite lacking.

Filed Aug 12, 2026 · Brakes, Driver assistance · TX

On August 11, 2026 at approximately 5:17 PM, the vehicle was traveling about 25–30 MPH and approaching a stop sign. The driver began braking normally, but the vehicle did not adequately slow despite repeatedly pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle continued completely through the stop sign and intersection. Fortunately, no cross traffic was present and no collision occurred. After passing through the intersection, the vehicle slowed while traveling uphill. At approximately 5 MPH, the electronic parking brake automatically applied by the vehicle and brought the vehicle to a stop. After being placed in Park, the vehicle would not shift out of Park and displayed multiple fault messages. FordPass recorded simultaneous faults for Antilock Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake, Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power, Pre-Collision Assist, and Blind Spot/Cross Traffic systems. One message specifically stated that the anti-lock brake system had detected a fault and was disabled. After several power cycles, the vehicle could be moved, but an orange wrench remained illuminated and cruise control was unavailable. After being shut down for approximately one hour, the warnings cleared and the vehicle appeared to operate normally. There were no warning lamps, messages, or braking symptoms before the failure occurred. Because the vehicle failed to respond normally to braking and traveled through an intersection, the incident created a serious risk of collision, injury, or death. The vehicle was subsequently towed to an authorized Ford dealership and is currently available for inspection. Dealer diagnosis is pending. The dealer has been asked to preserve the diagnostic trouble code/fault history and investigate the brake, electronic brake booster/ABS, electrical, and related control systems.

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Questions about the 2025 Ford Expedition

Is the 2025 Ford Expedition reliable?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the 2025 Ford Expedition, fewer than a typical Expedition model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ford Expedition?

Driver assistance and stability, with 9 complaints. Next is steering (7).

How many recalls does the 2025 Ford Expedition have?

6 recalls, covering exterior lighting, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

What year does the Ford Expedition have the most driver assistance problems?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2017 (34 complaints), 2022 (23 complaints) and 2016 (21 complaints).

What gas mileage does the 2025 Ford Expedition get?

Official estimates for the 2025 Ford Expedition range from 18 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, RWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.

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