Complaints
113
per 10K Sold
29.5
US Sales
38,260
Crashes
3
Fires
3
Injuries
4
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2013 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#138 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:95,183 mi
#210 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:49,038 mi
Fires:1
#310 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:70,391 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2013 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 38 | — | — | 95,183 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | 49,038 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 10 | — | — | 70,391 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 110,190 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 45,500 mi | |
| Brakes | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor:Resistor/Speed Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Sunroof/Moonroof | 1 | — | — | — |
Transmission / Drivetrain
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,183
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,038
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,391
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
110,190
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,500
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Electrical:Navigational System(Global Positioning System)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Firerelated
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor:Resistor/Speed Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Sunroof/Moonroof
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2013 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2013 Ford Expedition has 113 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 38 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2013 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (38 complaints, avg 95,183 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 49,038 mi); Engine Problems (10 complaints, avg 70,391 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 2013 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 83,001 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2013 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2013 Ford Expedition include 3 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 4 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 2013 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2013 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 2013 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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