"How reliable is the 2011 Ford Expedition?"

"Based on 91 NHTSA complaints, the 2011 Ford Expedition has a median complaint mileage of 49000 miles. The most common issue is Power Train."

"What are common problems with the 2011 Ford Expedition?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2011 Ford Expedition is Power Train, accounting for a significant portion of the 91 total complaints filed."

2011 Ford Expedition: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 91 complaints

Total Complaints

49,000mi

Median Mileage

Power Train

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

21,439 25th Percentile

49,000 Median Mileage

94,605 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Power Train

Engine

Body

Seats

Unknown Or Other

Vehicle Speed Control

Electrical System

Fuel/Propulsion System

Wheels

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"TL -THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ANGLE ON THE HEADREST WAS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO POSITION HIMSELF COMFORTABLY WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE BUT DID NOT ASSIST THE CONTACT. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED...."

"THE HEADREST ANGLE OF MY 2011 FORD EXPEDITION IS EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. SHOULD FORD BE REQUIRED TO GIVE OR SELL ME A HEADREST THAT DOES NOT HURT ME? *TT"

"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH THE REAR WHEELS LOCKED MOMENTARILY. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLED DURING ONE OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS A RE..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Power Train 21 complaints

25th: 15,646 mi Median: 37,500 mi 75th: 83,500 mi

Engine 11 complaints

25th: 84,000 mi Median: 110,000 mi 75th: 150,000 mi

Body 9 complaints

25th: 34,250 mi Median: 51,500 mi 75th: 67,750 mi

Seats 8 complaints

25th: 250 mi Median: 300 mi 75th: 11,800 mi

Unknown Or Other 8 complaints

25th: 38,000 mi Median: 80,000 mi 75th: 84,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 19 MD: 7 FL: 7 GA: 5 CA: 5 NJ: 4 NY: 4 VA: 3 OH: 3 AZ: 3

Ford Expedition — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1997	1065	119,000	Electrical System	73
1998	1021	110,000	Electrical System	54
1999	1137	99,084	Engine	64
2000	1134	95,000	Electrical System	67
2001	739	88,972	Electrical System	49
2002	415	84,200	Engine And Engine Cooling	25
2003	800	78,875	Electrical System	81
2004	381	80,000	Air Bags	57
2005	452	75,000	Electrical System	22
2006	395	82,500	Engine	28
2007	267	65,000	Tires	9
2008	179	62,000	Body	31
2009	42	62,500	Electrical System	5
2010	74	60,000	Electrical System	12
2012	160	76,012	Power Train	14
2013	113	90,000	Power Train	3
2014	93	90,000	Power Train	11
2015	227	70,000	Electrical System	12
2016	267	63,500	Engine	11
2017	449	75,000	Electrical System	28
2018	433	50,000	Power Train	13
2019	535	71,000	Power Train	9
2020	441	60,000	Power Train	7
2021	242	42,000	Power Train	7
2022	142	25,000	Unknown Or Other	7
2023	81	21,000	Electrical System	7
2024	89	15,263	Unknown Or Other	10
2025	32	-	Service Brakes	5

Extend Your Transmission Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change transmission fluid at manufacturer intervals — not 'lifetime' fluid
Come to a full stop before shifting from reverse to drive
Don't ride the brakes on hills — use a lower gear
Check transmission fluid level and color monthly — dark fluid needs changing
Address slipping, hard shifts, or delayed engagement immediately

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28