Worst 2016 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Brakes
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 37 | 1 | 2 | 65,722 mi | |
| Brakes | 35 | 2 | — | 53,422 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 34 | 4 | — | 69,757 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 31 | — | 3 | 114,446 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 17 | 1 | — | 51,634 mi | |
| Fuel System | 16 | — | — | 58,065 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 11 | — | — | 106,286 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 9 | — | — | 69,000 mi | |
| Visibility | 7 | — | — | 131,216 mi | |
| Airbags | 5 | 2 | — | 71,118 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 84,600 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Throttle | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Camera System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Chest Clip, Buckle, Harness | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Ford Expedition
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,850,763 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
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2016 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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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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