Is the Ford Expedition Reliable?
1997–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.
Reliability Score
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Ford Expedition Reliability by Year
| Model Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Reliability Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 78 | Good |
| 2025 | 2 | 26 | 1 | — | 70 | Good |
| 2024 | 4 | 57 | 3 | — | 69 | Good |
| 2023 | 6 | 56 | 7 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2022 | 6 | 101 | 12 | — | 59 | Fair |
| 2021 | 4 | 166 | 8 | — | 65 | Good |
| 2020 | 11 | 269 | 24 | — | 40 | Poor |
| 2019 | 7 | 342 | 20 | — | 48 | Fair |
| 2018 | 7 | 217 | 25 | — | 51 | Fair |
| 2017 | 3 | 269 | 35 | — | 59 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Expedition Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Expedition scores 8 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.
Known Ford Expedition Reliability Issues
The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:
Based on 1507 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Expedition reliable?+
The Ford Expedition scores 60/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 51 recall campaigns and 1507 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.
What year Expedition is most reliable?+
Among the years analyzed, the 2026 Expedition achieved the highest reliability score of 78/100 with 1 recall and 4 complaints.
How many miles does a Expedition last?+
With consistent maintenance, most Ford Expedition owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Expedition will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.
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