Worst 2018 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 130 | 2 | — | 78,750 mi | |
| ENGINE | 91 | 1 | 1 | 72,471 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | — | 2 | 18,205 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 25 | — | — | 38,500 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 23 | — | — | 27,369 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 22 | — | — | 14,388 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 21 | — | — | 89,440 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 13 | 1 | — | 17,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 3 | — | 38,147 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 9 | — | — | 32,241 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 9 | 1 | — | 60,119 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 7 | — | 1 | — | |
| WHEELS | 7 | — | — | — | |
| AIR BAGS | 5 | 3 | — | 46,689 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 35,636 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 3 | — | — | 45,733 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 2 | — | — | 58,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 | — | — | 55,250 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 2 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 83,000 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | 500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 156,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 | — | — | 730 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 1 | 1 | — | 30,600 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Ford Expedition
61 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~27,644,117 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
+ 51 more recalls
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