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 | 1 | — | — | 94 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 16 | 1 | — | 79 | Good |
| 2024 | 1 | 46 | 3 | — | 64 | Fair |
| 2023 | 3 | 48 | 4 | — | 53 | Fair |
| 2022 | 6 | 85 | 12 | — | 34 | Poor |
| 2021 | 4 | 142 | 7 | — | 47 | Fair |
| 2020 | 7 | 228 | 20 | — | 25 | Poor |
| 2019 | 4 | 302 | 16 | — | 42 | Poor |
| 2018 | 8 | 196 | 25 | — | 20 | Poor |
| 2017 | 1 | 261 | 35 | — | 55 | Fair |
Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.
How the Expedition Compares to Similar Vehicles
The Expedition scores 17 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 1325 owner complaints across recent model years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ford Expedition reliable?+
The Ford Expedition scores 51/100 on our reliability index — rated "Fair." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 36 recall campaigns and 1325 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 94/100 with 1 recall and 1 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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