2023 Ford Expedition: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 81 complaints
81
Total Complaints
21,000mi
Median Mileage
Electrical System
Top Issue
7
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
9,500
25th Percentile
21,000
Median Mileage
50,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Electrical System
14
Power Train
10
Unknown Or Other
9
Vehicle Speed Control
6
Engine
5
Service Brakes
4
Adaptive Cruise Control
3
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
3
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Suspension
3
Severity Assessment
7
Crashes
7
Fires
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while refueling the vehicle, the contact removed the pump nozzle from the filler neck and gasoline squirted out of the fuel filler neck. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted..."
"I rented the vehicle in question from Hertz. The vehicle's cruise control and vehicle acceleration system repeatedly malfunctioned over the course of several days. I would have cruise control set for 35 mph and the vehicle would automatically re-set cruise control to 55 or 65 mph. Likewise, I could ..."
"I rented the vehicle in question from Hertz. The vehicle's cruise control and vehicle acceleration system repeatedly malfunctioned over the course of several days. I would have cruise control set for 35 mph and the vehicle would automatically re-set cruise control to 55 or 65 mph. Likewise, I could ..."
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.
Electrical System
14 complaints
Median: 46,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
GA: 11
FL: 10
MI: 9
OK: 6
CA: 5
TX: 5
IL: 5
SC: 4
NC: 4
WI: 3
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Active Recalls (6)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Axle Assembly
Campaign 23V128000 | 24/02/2023
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.
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. Fo
Owners/Service/Other Manual
Campaign 23V420000 | 09/06/2023
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
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
Labels
Campaign 24V852000 | 08/11/2024
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.
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.
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Campaign 25V314000 | 09/05/2025
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
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.
Software
Campaign 25V315000 | 14/05/2025
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Campaign 26V104000 | 20/02/2026
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.
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 are expected to be mailed March 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicl
Maintain Your Electrical System
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Clean battery terminals annually with baking soda and water
- Replace the battery every 3-5 years before it leaves you stranded
- Don't leave accessories running with the engine off
- Check for corroded ground connections if you have intermittent electrical issues
- Replace dim headlights promptly — they're a safety issue and a wiring symptom
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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