Complaints
74
per 10K Sold
19.8
US Sales
37,336
Crashes
12
Fires
2
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2010 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:65,500 mi
Fires:1
#27 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:76,826 mi
Crash-related:3
#36 complaints
Body Structure
Avg mileage:70,299 mi
Crash-related:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | 65,500 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 3 | — | 76,826 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 2 | — | 70,299 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
65,500
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,826
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,299
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Head Restraint
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2010 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2010 Ford Expedition has 74 NHTSA complaints, 12 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2010 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 65,500 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (7 complaints, avg 76,826 mi); Body Structure (6 complaints, avg 70,299 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 70,199 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2010 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2010 Ford Expedition include 12 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 15 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2010 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2010 Ford Expedition as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2010 Ford Expedition?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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