Ford Expedition recalls and safety
77 recalls · crash ratings 2011-2026 · 9,372 owner complaints
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The Ford Expedition has 77 recalls covering 27.5 million vehicles as reported; model year 2020 is covered by the most (20). The 2026 Ford Expedition earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version). Owners filed 602 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; power train is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
77
Most for 2020: 20
Units affected
27.5M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2026
Complaints, 12 mo
602
+1.2% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Crash test star ratings
47 rated versions, model years 2001 to 2026
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SUV · 4WD | 20.4% risk | |||
| 2026 | SUV · RWD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · 4WD | 20.4% risk | |||
| 2025 | SUV · RWD | 23.7% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2024 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2023 | SUV · RWD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · 2WD | 21.2% risk | |||
| 2022 | SUV · 4WD | 19.1% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · 2WD | 20.8% risk | |||
| 2021 | SUV · 4WD | 19.3% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · 2WD | 20.8% risk | |||
| 2020 | SUV · 4WD | 19.3% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · 4X2 | 20.8% risk | |||
| 2019 | SUV · 4X4 | 19.3% risk |
The 16 newest of 47 rated versions. Download the CSV for all of them, with the safety features.
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Ford Expedition, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
602 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Power train1,568
- Electrical system1,384
- Engine and engine cooling1,163
- Engine859
- Vehicle speed control835
- Tires660
- Suspension543
- Complaints
- 9,372
- Crashes reported
- 552
- Fires reported
- 710
- People injured
- 684
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Ford Expedition by component
- Power train7 · 2.11M units
- Visibility7 · 2.73M units
- Back over prevention6 · 3.61M units
- Electrical system6 · 4.80M units
- Seat belts6 · 2.01M units
- Service brakes, hydraulic6 · 910K units
- Seats5 · 678K units
- Air bags4 · 1,261 units
Ford Expedition recalls
The 25 newest of 77
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2027 Ford Expedition recalled?
Yes: 2 recalls cover the 2027 Ford Expedition. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Ford Expedition have?
77 recalls cover the Ford Expedition, for 27.5 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is power train (7 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2026 Ford Expedition?
5 of 5 stars overall (SUV): frontal crash 5, side crash 5 and rollover 3 stars, with a 20.4% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Ford Expedition?
Power train: named in 1,568 of the 9,372 safety complaints about the Ford Expedition, then electrical system (1,384). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.