NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1995–2027

Ford Expedition recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 76 recall campaigns and 9,327 owner complaints for the Ford Expedition, covering model years 1995 to 2027. The 1999 model year drew the most complaints (946), and Power Train is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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76 recall campaigns on file
9,327 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
33 model years with data (1995–2027)

most complaints: 1999 (946 for that model year)
top component: Power Train (1,560 complaints)
latest recall 26V402000 (reported Jun 24, 2026)

548 complaints reporting a crash (5.9%)
710 complaints reporting a fire (7.6%)
466 complaints reporting an injury (5.0%)
23 complaints reporting a death (0.2%)

Ford Expedition complaints by model year

32 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 1999 model year has the most complaints: 946 of 9,327, or 10.1%. Next come 2000 (890) and 1997 (853). The fewest are for 1995, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Show the figures for all 32 model years

Ford Expedition complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Ford Expedition complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1995	1	0	0	0	0
1996	3	0	1	0	0
1997	853	52	74	40	5
1998	836	43	73	32	1
1999	946	52	77	42	4
2000	890	55	199	37	2
2001	578	38	95	44	1
2002	340	19	69	21	1
2003	615	57	36	39	3
2004	296	48	15	35	1
2005	315	20	6	10	0
2006	299	19	6	18	2
2007	215	8	5	5	0
2008	146	24	2	10	2
2009	28	2	0	2	1
2010	58	10	1	5	0
2011	71	2	1	3	0
2012	118	6	2	4	0
2013	92	3	3	3	0
2014	72	10	2	7	0
2015	164	8	6	4	0
2016	216	8	8	4	0
2017	357	21	7	15	0
2018	375	8	2	11	0
2019	502	8	3	34	0
2020	414	5	7	19	0
2021	232	3	4	4	0
2022	113	4	0	3	0
2023	64	5	4	7	0
2024	75	6	1	6	0
2025	34	4	1	2	0
2026	9	0	0	0	0
All model years	9,327	548	710	466	23

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Ford Expedition components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Power Train is the component named most often, in 1,560 complaints (16.7% of all 9,327), followed by Electrical System (1,381) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1,163).

Components named most often in Ford Expedition complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Ford Expedition complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Power Train	1,560	16.7%
Electrical System	1,381	14.8%
Engine and Engine Cooling	1,163	12.5%
Engine	855	9.2%
Vehicle Speed Control	832	8.9%
Tires	656	7.0%
Suspension	542	5.8%
Visibility	534	5.7%
Unknown or Other	496	5.3%
Structure	449	4.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	432	4.6%
Air Bags	359	3.8%
Steering	341	3.7%
Seat Belts	316	3.4%
Service Brakes	250	2.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Ford Expedition recalls

76 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name Expedition, newest first. The 76 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 2027. The 2020 model year appears in the most campaigns (18).

76 recall campaigns
2 “Park Outside” advisories

Ford Expedition recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s								1997: 7 campaigns	1998: 5 campaigns	1999: 5 campaigns
2000s	2000: 7 campaigns	2001: 6 campaigns	2002: 2 campaigns	2003: 1 campaign	2004: no campaigns	2005: no campaigns	2006: 2 campaigns	2007: 2 campaigns	2008: 3 campaigns	2009: 1 campaign
2010s	2010: no campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: 3 campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: 3 campaigns	2016: 3 campaigns	2017: 4 campaigns	2018: 14 campaigns	2019: 11 campaigns
2020s	2020: 18 campaigns	2021: 12 campaigns	2022: 12 campaigns	2023: 8 campaigns	2024: 7 campaigns	2025: 5 campaigns	2026: 1 campaign	2027: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 26V402000
Reported Jun 24, 2026
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model years 2018–2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Consequence:
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 26V368000
Reported Jun 9, 2026
Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console
Model years 2018–2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Consequence:
Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 26V344000
Reported May 27, 2026
Seat Belts › Pretensioner
Model years 2018–2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Consequence:
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 26V204000
Reported Mar 31, 2026
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
Model years 2021–2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Consequence:
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 26V104000
Reported Feb 20, 2026
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights; Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Model years 2022–2027
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."
Consequence:
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 NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V886000
Reported Dec 18, 2025
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Model year 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Consequence:
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V823000
Reported Dec 1, 2025
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module
Model year 2025
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.
Consequence:
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 NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V729000
Reported Oct 24, 2025
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
Model years 2021–2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Consequence:
A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V628000
Reported Sep 19, 2025
Engine
Model year 2020
NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
Consequence:
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V572000
Reported Sep 3, 2025
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Model years 2015–2017
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.
Consequence:
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 NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

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NHTSA campaign 25V488000
Reported Jul 25, 2025
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
Model year 2025
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V455000
Reported Jul 7, 2025
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Consequence:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V442000
Reported Jun 27, 2025
Back Over Prevention › Software
Model years 2020–2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Consequence:
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V439000
Reported Jun 27, 2025
Air Bags › Frontal
Model year 2025
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V346000
Reported May 23, 2025
Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
Consequence:
Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S56.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V197000
Reported May 23, 2025
Seat Belts › Pretensioner
Model years 2018–2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Consequence:
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V315000
Reported May 9, 2025
Back Over Prevention › Software
Model years 2022–2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence:
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V314000
Reported May 9, 2025
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model years 2022–2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
Consequence:
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V270000
Reported Apr 23, 2025
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Model year 2015
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Consequence:
A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V236000
Reported Apr 11, 2025
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist
Model years 2017–2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing 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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V198000
Reported Mar 28, 2025
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
Model years 2024–2025
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V132000
Reported Feb 28, 2025
Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Model year 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Consequence:
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 25V048000
Reported Jan 31, 2025
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Model year 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Consequence:
Rearview camera failure can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S05.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 24V851000
Reported Dec 20, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
Model year 2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Consequence:
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 on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Reported Nov 8, 2024
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model years 2018–2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Consequence:
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 24V099000
Reported Feb 9, 2024
Seat Belts › Pretensioner
Model years 2018–2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Consequence:
Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 23V420000
Reported Jun 9, 2023
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Model years 2018–2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence:
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 23V128000
Reported Feb 24, 2023
Power Train › Axle Assembly
Model year 2023
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Consequence:
A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 22V648000
Reported Aug 26, 2022
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor; Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash
Model years 2015–2017
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.
Consequence:
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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 22V346000
Reported May 17, 2022
Engine
Model year 2021
NHTSA “Park Outside” advisory: because of the fire risk, park affected vehicles outside and away from buildings until the recall repair is done.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Consequence:
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Currently the remedy is available for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty radiator fan motors, and those letters were mailed July 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S36.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 22V250000
Reported Apr 14, 2022
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
Model years 2020–2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Consequence:
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 22V193000
Reported Mar 25, 2022
Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Model year 2022
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Consequence:
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 22V150000
Reported Mar 11, 2022
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist
Model years 2016–2017
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.
Consequence:
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 NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 21V805000
Reported Oct 15, 2021
Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact; Air Bags › Side/Window
Model year 2021
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Consequence:
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 20V575000
Reported Sep 23, 2020
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, Explorer, Mustang, Transit, Expedition, Escape, Ranger and Edge, and Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair vehicles. Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence:
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. The recall began November 17, 2020. Remedy became available on February 1, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C19.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 20V574000
Reported Sep 23, 2020
Seat Belts
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The seat belt tension sensor may incorrectly classify a child occupant as an adult.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the incorrect classification would enable the passenger air bag to deploy instead of disabling it, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt buckle, free of charge. The recall began October 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S54.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 20V366000
Reported Jun 23, 2020
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Consequence:
An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 20V263000
Reported May 8, 2020
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)
Model year 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Consequence:
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 20V262000
Reported May 8, 2020
Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Forward Collision Avoidance; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.
Consequence:
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 20V217000
Reported Apr 16, 2020
Seat Belts
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition vehicles. The front passenger seatbelt buckle's Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) may malfunction and may result in the seat occupant being misclassified.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide the intended level of protection, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seatbelt buckle, free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S17.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 20V197000
Reported Apr 3, 2020
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)
Model year 2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ranger and F-150 vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions and certain 2020 Expedition vehicles equipped with a "police" package. The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
Consequence:
If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S18.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 19V773000
Reported Oct 28, 2019
Suspension › Rear
Model year 2019
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
Consequence:
A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 19V633000
Reported Aug 28, 2019
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly; Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner
Model years 2019–2020
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Consequence:
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 18V805000
Reported Nov 14, 2018
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Model year 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 18V392000
Reported Jun 12, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 18V214000
Reported Apr 4, 2018
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL); Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model year 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
Consequence:
If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 18V213000
Reported Apr 4, 2018
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model year 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
Consequence:
Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 18V058000
Reported Jan 16, 2018
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls
Model year 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Consequence:
If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 17V775000
Reported Dec 1, 2017
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Model year 2018
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System."
Consequence:
If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 16V248000
Reported Apr 27, 2016
Power Train › Automatic Transmission
Model year 2012
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Consequence:
An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 12V190000
Reported May 3, 2012
Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Model year 2012
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150, 2012 expedition and Lincoln Navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” These vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (TRS) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
Consequence:
If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse “r” position and the vehicle’s transmission does go in reverse, the “r” may not illuminate on the dashboard of the F-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the F-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicle’s not signaling it is in reverse.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the TRS as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on June 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 12V034000
Reported Feb 2, 2012
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
Model year 2012
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles, manufactured from November 19, 2011, through December 2, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 202, "head restraints." These vehicles may have inadequate welds on the head restraint support brackets for the second row, right-hand seat.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the head restraints as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 21, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 09V232000
Reported Jun 24, 2009
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Model year 2009
Ford is recalling 1,357 MY 2009 expedition and navigator vehicles for failing to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may result in a delay in brake stoplamp illumination when the brake pedal is depressed. In situations of very mild brake application, the brake stoplamps may not illuminate.
Consequence:
Delay or loss of brake stoplamp function may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will adjust the brake stoplamp switch free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2009. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332 or www.ownerconnection.com.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 08V166000
Reported Apr 11, 2008
Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Model year 2008
Ford is recalling 158 MY 2008 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." The tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the TPMS calibrations.
Consequence:
The TPMS indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
Remedy:
Dealers will reconfigure the TPMS thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on April 23, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 08V058000
Reported Feb 5, 2008
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
Model years 2007–2008
Ford is recalling 123,632 MY 2007-2008 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The door handle housing embossment retaining the bottom of the interior door handle spring on all side doors may fracture during normal customer usage. This can result in insufficient spring force to return the handle to the fully closed position. The handle may be loose causing a rattle or noise and the handle may not return to the fully closed position. This condition may also provide a delayed resistance when actuating the handle prior to opening the door.
Consequence:
In the event of a side impact crash, the interior door handle may cause the door latch to open increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the interior handle spring on all side doors. The recall began on March 5, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 08V057000
Reported Feb 5, 2008
Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail
Model year 2007
Ford is recalling 57,199 MY 2006-2007 E-150, E-250, E-350, and MY 2007 expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 5.4L engines. The fuel rail cross-over hose may contain weak areas. As a result, the hose may crack, which could cause a fuel odor and/or fuel leak.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel rail assembly. The recall began on March 3, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 07V541000
Reported Nov 21, 2007
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module
Model year 2008
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements specified in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' The driver air bag module may not have been properly assembled.
Consequence:
This condition may prevent the driver air bag from properly deploying and reduce occupant protection in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace your driver air bag module free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 05V520000
Reported Nov 9, 2005
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Model year 2006
On certain trucks, passenger cars and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may have been produced without grease being applied to the output shaft gear.
Consequence:
After a period of continuous use on the high speed setting, lack of grease on the output shaft gear may cause the gear to distort or fracture during operation resulting in a loss of wiper function. Inoperative wipers under inclement weather conditions could cause a crash due to impaired visibility.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the wiper motor for the presence of grease and grease the wiper motor gears if necessary. The recall began on November 22, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673 or Lincoln/mercury at 1-800-521-4140.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 05V388000
Reported Sep 7, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control
Model years 1997–2002
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence:
A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy:
By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in February 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in February 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (Note: also see recalls 05V017 and 06V286)
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 05V310000
Reported Jul 6, 2005
Tires › Tread/Belt
Model year 2006
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production.
Consequence:
Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. The recall began on July 13, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 05V017000
Reported Jan 27, 2005
Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control
Model year 2000
On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence:
This condition could lead to a fire. Fires have occurred while the vehicles were parked with the ignition 'off.'
Remedy:
As an interim repair, owners will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. As soon as replacement parts are available (early April 2005), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a new switch free of charge. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. (Note: also see recalls 05V388 and 06V286)
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 03V196000
Reported May 27, 2003
Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector
Model year 1997
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, if the intermediate shaft yoke separates from the steering gear input shaft, the steering system becomes disconnected.
Consequence:
This could result in loss of steering control, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the steering intermediate shaft yoke to determine if the yoke is fully seated on the steering gear input shaft. If the yoke is fully seated no service is required. If the yoke is not fully seated and bolt groove and spline is visible, the intermediate shaft and bolt will be replaced as well as the bolt at the steering column connection. Owner notification began on May 30, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 03V094000
Reported Mar 7, 2003
Structure
Model years 2000–2003
Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American technology components, inc. these units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Consequence:
This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
Filed by General Motors, LLC
NHTSA campaign 02V239000
Reported Sep 9, 2002
Equipment › Other › Labels
Model year 2000
Certain 4X2 sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." The rear tire pressure is incorrectly listed on the label for 4.2 vehicles.
Consequence:
Customers may inflate their rear tires based on the incorrect tire pressure information on the certification label.
Remedy:
A supplementary label will be sent to customers to place near the certification label to identify the appropriate rear tire pressure. The customer may also have the dealer install the label on the vehicle, if they so desire. Owner notification is expected to begin during September or October 2002. Owners who do not receive the free label and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 01V258000
Reported Aug 8, 2001
Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
Model years 2000–2001
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; Kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; Kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; Michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Consequence:
Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 01V227001
Reported Jul 16, 2001
Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly
Model year 2001
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by TRW. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford Crown Victoria built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 Mercury Grand Marquis built at st. thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. Lincoln navigators built at Michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. Ford F-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at Ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at Kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks built at Kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. Ford excursions built at Kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. Ford expeditions built at Michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began July 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 01V082000
Reported Mar 12, 2001
Air Bags › Frontal
Model year 2001
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.
Consequence:
In the event of a vehicle crash, the driver air bag may not deploy as intended, potentially resulting in reduced occupant protection, or a burn injury.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a driver air bag module. Owner notification began March 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 00V396000
Reported Nov 28, 2000
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
Model years 2000–2001
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." The affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The F150 SC owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
Consequence:
In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy:
Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 00V168000
Reported Jun 19, 2000
Exterior Lighting
Model years 1997–1998
Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease Canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet Canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of FMVSS 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." According to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the U.S. erroneously.
Consequence:
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by U.S. standards.
Remedy:
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 00V073000
Reported Mar 7, 2000
Trailer Hitches
Model years 1997–2000
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.
Consequence:
The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 99V099000
Reported Apr 29, 1999
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Model year 1999
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with four-wheel-drive (4X4), 17" chrome steel wheels. The clamp load can be lost on the wheel lugs due to insufficient wheel contact area with the hub. In some cases, the contact area can deform, resulting in a loss of lug nut torque.
Consequence:
Loss of lug nut torque can cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle.
Remedy:
Dealers will re-torque the wheel lugs to proper specifications and also install a label that specifies that the wheel lugs be torqued to 110 lb-ft any time the wheel is removed.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 98V312000
Reported Dec 7, 1998
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model year 1999
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel line assemblies may have been damaged by the supplier during manufacturing, allowing leakage.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles and, if necessary, replace the front and rear fuel line assemblies.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 98V296000
Reported Nov 17, 1998
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages
Model year 1999
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a missing or partially installed retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm.
Consequence:
Increased brake stopping distance can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 98V095000
Reported May 13, 1998
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
Model years 1997–1998
Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.
Consequence:
This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy:
Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in May 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin July 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 97V171000
Reported Oct 7, 1997
Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)
Model years 1997–1998
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."
Consequence:
The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
Remedy:
Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Filed by Ford Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 96V252000
Reported Dec 18, 1996
Suspension › Rear
Model year 1997
The rear axle track bar bracket can separate from the frame due to missing welds or inadequate weld penetration.
Consequence:
If both brackets separate, the rear axle can move laterally until the tires contact either the frame or the wheelhouse resulting in either tire damage or a significant reduction in vehicle handling performance.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a track bar bracket reinforcement kit and inspection of the axle tubes. The suspect axle tubes do not have a stamped date code on the tube. Axles without date codes on the tubes will be replaced.
Filed by Ford Motor Company

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Ford Expedition questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA lists 76 vehicle recall campaigns for the Ford Expedition, covering model years 1995 to 2027. The most recent, 26V402000, was reported on June 24, 2026 and is filed under “Power train”. The 2020 model year is covered by the most campaigns (18).

Which Ford Expedition model year has the most complaints?

The 1999 model year, with 946 of the 9,327 complaints in NHTSA’s file (10.1%). The next are 2000 (890) and 1997 (853). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Ford Expedition complaint?

Power Train is the component named most often: 1,560 complaints, or 16.7% of all 9,327. Electrical System (1,381) and Engine and Engine Cooling (1,163) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Ford Expedition?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Ford dealer.

How many Ford Expedition complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 9,327 complaints, 548 report a crash, 710 a fire, 466 at least one injury and 23 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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The Ford models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Ford VIN decoder with every Ford model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Ford F-150 1995–2027 · 158 recalls · 35,790 complaints
Ford Explorer 1995–2027 · 131 recalls · 31,089 complaints
Ford Escape 2000–2026 · 95 recalls · 27,343 complaints
Ford Fusion 2006–2020 · 46 recalls · 22,383 complaints
Ford Focus 1999–2018 · 36 recalls · 22,086 complaints
Ford Windstar 1995–2005 · 33 recalls · 14,108 complaints
Ford Edge 2004–2024 · 43 recalls · 14,009 complaints
Ford Taurus 1995–2019 · 52 recalls · 12,702 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.

Ford Expedition complaints by model year

Most-reported Ford Expedition components

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

Ford Expedition recalls

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights; Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Engine

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Back Over Prevention › Software

Air Bags › Frontal

Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Back Over Prevention › Software

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Equipment › Other › Labels

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Power Train › Axle Assembly

Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Fan/Motor; Electrical System › Wiring › Interior/Under Dash

Engine

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist

Air Bags › Sensor › Side Impact; Air Bags › Side/Window

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Seat Belts

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking; Forward Collision Avoidance; Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Seat Belts

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

Suspension › Rear

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly; Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL); Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Exterior Lighting › Back Up Lights; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Vehicle Speed Control

Tires › Tread/Belt

Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control

Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector

Structure

Equipment › Other › Labels

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly

Air Bags › Frontal

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Exterior Lighting

Trailer Hitches

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (PRNDL)

Suspension › Rear