Ford Expedition Complaints

512 consumer complaints on file.

#11678577August 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I originally leased and have since purchased this vehicle. Since owning the vehicle, it sometimes has a harsh shift between gears. It is so harsh that I have mentioned it to at least two different Ford dealerships during the transmission warranry period. No remedy was provided at the time. The car has continued to have shifting issues and now the car will pop out of gear while driving, which is a major safety issue. We informed a Ford dealership about this experience and they are now telling us we need a new transmission as they found metal in the transmission fluid. The transmission warranty just expired and there is a NHTSA bulletin about this very issue and there is an open recall on the power module for this car. Items for review: Technical Service Bulletin 10R80 Active Recall Campaign 24E13 Documented issue at Tom Masano Ford on 12/02/2021 Documented issue at Fred Beans Exton Ford on 4/26/2022 Documented issue at Tom Masano on 8/5/2025
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678302August 4, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am filing this complaint regarding Ford Safety Recall 25S49 (NHTSA Campaign Number 25V315). My vehicle is a 2024 Ford Expedition Max, VIN [XXX] . The Ford pass app and the Ford recall site both show the remedy for the recall as "Available", but when I contact my dealer (Maxwell Ford in Austin, TX) they say that the repair cannot be performed because the update is not yet active in the Oasis dealer system. Ford has had months to release the software fix, but continues to delay the rollout to dealerships. Meanwhile, I have been without my vehicle because the rearview camera is unreliable and considered a safety hazard under the recall. I am paying for a new vehicle that is parked at the dealership and undriveable due to Ford's failure to provide a timely remedy. I have contacted Ford Executive Relations and their social media team, but have received no response or resolution. I am requesting that NHTSA hold Ford accountable for failing to make this safety recall fix available in a timely and transparent manner. The communication has been misleading to owners, and the delay is causing both financial and practical hardship. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678185August 4, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump part number JL1Z*9H307*G failed at highway speed leaving vehicle stranded in express traffic lanes. But for the prompt response from FHP this would have resulted in a serious crash. The vehicle has almost never been operated below 30% of fuel capacity and has never been operated to near empty fuel. There are no known wear or accidents that impact the fuel system. there were no warnings or other symptoms prior to the complete pump failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677500July 31, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while attempting to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, the vehicle regained motive power independently. The local dealer was contacted and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to a fuel system recall that had not included the model year of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11677454July 31, 2025
STRUCTURE
The contact's father owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH on the highway, the roof rail trim, and the area in front of the roof rail trim detached. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that assistance could be provided after the dealer had determined the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676997July 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Passenger sideview mirror does not open upon unlocking and starting the vehicle. I need to stop (if started driving) turn to park, turn off car, open driver's door to signal car that I have left, lock car using remote, wait few seconds and then unlock to reset car then it usually opens. Issues with mirror began happening a month after purchasing brand new car (5/24), first mirror was "popping or clicking" upon turning outright, mirror had been replaced once, over last year issue has been on going and brought to dealershop " deemed a technological glitch" - no warning lights or messages appear - sometimes my control panel screen will turn black upon starting the car which I now know means to look at my passenger mirror. This last occurred on Friday 7/25/25.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676896July 29, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump failed in express lane, unable to move the vehicle from travel lane under its own power.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11676322July 26, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The component that failed is the left front driver side headlight of the vehicle, resulting in low visibility and inability to see or drive the vehicle in it's current condition at night. The only "warning" that could potentially have been a "warning", was the blinker began rapidly blinking the day before the headlight stopped functioning; the blinker no longer worked in the headlight but still worked on the driver mirror and back taillight. By the next day, the driver side headlight no longer functioned. It is my knowledge that Ford has a lifetime guarantee on the headlights for this make, model, and year of vehicle. Due to this not functioning, I would like to get it properly replaced under warranty or guarantee of Ford.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675832July 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission has completely failed at 68,000 miles and 4 years old. Ford is willing to cover cost of the tramission with a “partial good faith” agreement but the dealership who provides the service is charging $5,656 to put in new transmission. This is a widely known transmission problem with safety issues with multiple service bulletins. They are passing the issue onto the consumer instead of recalling. Shameful.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675658July 23, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a rear-view image but failed to turn off when the vehicle was shifted back into drive(D). No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the rear-view camera. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 67,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675577July 23, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was inside the vehicle with the vehicle idling, the vehicle vibrated and then turned off. The contact's wife attempted to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer retrieved DTC: P0627; and informed the contact that the fuel pump had failed. The control unit and fuel pump were replaced. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675464July 22, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) and 25V314000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). Parts distribution disconnect for 25V314000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675272July 22, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
The issue involves the brake system, specifically a brake fluid leak from the master cylinder area, which was identified under Ford Safety Recall 25S47. The component is still in the possession of the dealership and should be available for inspection upon request. I did not personally experience any symptoms while driving. There were no warning lights, messages, or noticeable changes in braking performance before the issue was discovered. The problem was confirmed by the service department at JC Lewis Ford during a recall inspection. They deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the risk of reduced or complete loss of front braking power, which could place my safety and the safety of others at risk. As of now, the vehicle has been at the dealership for over 35 days, and Ford has not provided a fix or repair parts. I am currently driving a loaner vehicle. The issue has not been resolved and the vehicle remains out of service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675075July 21, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the pre-collision warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that no failure was found with the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674585July 18, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1) The fuel delivery system is affected — specifically, a faulty fuel pump which may fail and cause engine stalling while driving. This issue is under Ford Safety Recall 25S75 (NHTSA 25V-455). The vehicle is still in my possession and available for inspection upon request. 2) The recall clearly states that the vehicle can stall unexpectedly while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. On a recent highway trip ([XXX]), my Expedition began shaking at high speeds, and continued shaking while parked, indicating worsening fuel system issues. I have three young children (ages [XXX] , [XXX] , and [XXX] ) who regularly ride in the vehicle. Being told to continue driving under these conditions with no available fix has placed my entire family and others on the road at risk. 3) Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Not yet. When I called Ford customer service to report the issue and request a safe alternative, I was told there was no further action available and that I should continue driving the vehicle. I was referred to my local Ford dealership, who also said they could not take any action until a remedy is issued. 4) Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No. Because Ford has no remedy available, they have not performed any inspection or offered assistance. The dealership confirmed they cannot inspect or service the vehicle related to this recall until Ford issues a fix. 5) Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? There were no warning lights or error messages, during a return trip from Texas [XXX] the vehicle began shaking noticeably at highway speeds, and continued shaking heavily while in park. These symptoms had never occurred before, and they align with the type of failure described in the recall notice. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11674322July 17, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V314000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and a mobile mechanic from an unknown dealer had inspected the vehicle at the residence. Additionally, the contact stated that a week later, the contact noticed a puddle of oil on the ground. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the oil was leaking from the left rear wheel. The vehicle was diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673766July 15, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a 2022 Ford expedition Platinum that has a window washer hose that has a split causing a water leak on the right-side panel of the vehicle. The labor repair cost is significant, and a mechanic feels it is a defective manufacturing issue. The labor cost to repair by the Ford Dealership is $1,250
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673647July 15, 2025
POWER TRAIN
This vehicle continues to exhibit transmission shuddering, slipping, and hesitation during acceleration—despite two full transmission replacements in two years and multiple dealership service visits. These unresolved issues compromise safe operation, especially during highway merging, rapid acceleration, and lane changes. Both dealerships were unable to permanently address the issue after extensive mechanical intervention. Ford has issued multiple Technical Service Bulletins addressing transmission concerns in the 10R80 unit used in the Expedition. The most recent bulletin, TSB 25-2132, revises procedures for harsh and delayed shifting, shudder, and internal hydraulic leakage tied to the CDF clutch drum—which aligns directly with the findings from my own transmission overhaul documented in June 2023. Previous service entries noted suspected internal leakage around the CDF clutch, RPM flare during shifts, gear hesitation, and recurring drivability issues despite component replacement. These match symptoms targeted in prior TSBs, including: TSB 23-2123: Harsh engagement and shift delays TSB 24-2101: Hydraulic leakage diagnosis linked to clutch cylinder TSB 25-2023: Update to inspection and service steps for gear shift quality While dealerships performed repairs and even full transmission replacements, the lack of lasting resolution and repeat issues reflect a broader mechanical defect addressed reactively rather than proactively through these bulletins. Despite awareness at the manufacturer level, I experienced significant delays, financial burden, and ongoing drivability risks. I respectfully request that NHTSA further investigate Ford’s handling of repeated 10R80 transmission failures in the Expedition, particularly concerning the effectiveness of these bulletins in preventing recurrence and mitigating safety impact
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673414July 14, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle started to shake abnormally, and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the contact immediately attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11673274July 14, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6/10/25- car turned off in the middle of the road 6/12/25- car would not start 7/6/25- car would not start 6/16/25 and 7/12/25 car apparently had warning in the ford system of a malfunction
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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