2016 Ford Expedition: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 267 complaints
267
Total Complaints
63,500mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
11
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
49,200
25th Percentile
63,500
Median Mileage
100,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
37
Service Brakes
35
Power Train
33
Electrical System
30
Vehicle Speed Control
17
Unknown Or Other
16
Fuel/Propulsion System
16
Back Over Prevention
10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
9
Visibility
7
Severity Assessment
11
Crashes
10
Fires
9
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"MY 2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL LTD V-6 3.5L WITH 354 ODOMETER MILES PRODUCED 4 MINOR PRELUDE ENGINE SURGES WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS ON THE ROADWAYS BEFORE IT WENT FULL THROTTLE 5 TIMES WITHIN A COUPLE MINUTES. IT SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, RAN DOWN MY WIFE AFTER SQUISHING HER AGAINST THE GARAGE-BEDROO..."
"MY 2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL LTD V-6 3.5L WITH 354 ODOMETER MILES PRODUCED 4 MINOR PRELUDE ENGINE SURGES WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS ON THE ROADWAYS BEFORE IT WENT FULL THROTTLE 5 TIMES WITHIN A COUPLE MINUTES. IT SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, RAN DOWN MY WIFE AFTER SQUISHING HER AGAINST THE GARAGE-BEDROO..."
"MY 2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL LTD V-6 3.5L WITH 354 ODOMETER MILES PRODUCED 4 MINOR PRELUDE ENGINE SURGES WITHIN A COUPLE HOURS ON THE ROADWAYS BEFORE IT WENT FULL THROTTLE 5 TIMES WITHIN A COUPLE MINUTES. IT SUDDENLY, AND WITHOUT WARNING, RAN DOWN MY WIFE AFTER SQUISHING HER AGAINST THE GARAGE-BEDROO..."
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.
Engine
37 complaints
25th: 49,343 mi
Median: 58,000 mi
75th: 70,000 mi
Service Brakes
35 complaints
25th: 45,000 mi
Median: 56,255 mi
75th: 61,280 mi
Power Train
33 complaints
25th: 52,750 mi
Median: 72,000 mi
75th: 95,750 mi
Electrical System
30 complaints
25th: 91,733 mi
Median: 133,000 mi
75th: 140,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control
17 complaints
25th: 40,250 mi
Median: 53,648 mi
75th: 63,250 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
TX: 33
CA: 24
FL: 21
IL: 14
GA: 13
TN: 11
OH: 10
AZ: 10
VA: 10
SC: 9
Who Files Complaints?
0.7%
Original Owners
99.3%
Second+ Owners
Ford Expedition — Other Years
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Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Power Assist
Campaign 22V150000 | 11/03/2022
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.
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 le
Fan/Motor
Campaign 22V648000 | 26/08/2022
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
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 2
Camera
Campaign 25V572000 | 04/09/2025
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.
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 May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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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