2019 Ford Expedition Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Expedition.

20182020
Complaints
540
per 10K Sold
62.5
US Sales
86,423
Crashes
9
Fires
4
Injuries
29
Fatalities
Recalls
8

Worst 2019 Ford Expedition Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1183 complaints

Transmission / Drivetrain

Avg mileage:71,118 mi
Crash-related:1
#2101 complaints

Engine Problems

Avg mileage:72,376 mi
#355 complaints

Seat Belt Issues

Avg mileage:77,562 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Expedition.

Transmission / Drivetrain
183
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,118
Engine Problems
101
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,376
Seat Belt Issues
55
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
77,562
Engine & Cooling
23
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
80,055
Airbags
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
91,000
Suspension Failures
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,834
Electrical Faults
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,878
Unintended Acceleration
11
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
70,755
Headlight/Taillight Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
7,620
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
37,800
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,471
Seat Belts:Pretensioner
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,277
Seat-Related Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,854
Steering Defects
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
29,500
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Child Seat
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2019 Ford Expedition

8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~1,559,841 vehicles.

25V886000Instrument Cluster
~890 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

25V197000Seat Belts:pretensioner
~112,951 affected

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.

24V852000Equipment:other:labels
~27,678 affected

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."

24V099000Seat Belts:pretensioner
~77,574 affected

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 deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

23V420000Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual
~691,133 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

20V263000Instrument Cluster · Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
~10,460 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

19V773000Suspension:rear
~18 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.

19V633000Seats:mid/rear Assembly · Seats:front Assembly:recliner
~639,137 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

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2019 Ford Expedition — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2019 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2019 Ford Expedition has 540 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Transmission / Drivetrain with 183 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2019 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Transmission / Drivetrain (183 complaints, avg 71,118 mi); Engine Problems (101 complaints, avg 72,376 mi); Seat Belt Issues (55 complaints, avg 77,562 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 2019 Ford Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 67,102 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2019 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2019 Ford Expedition include 9 crash-related reports, 4 fire reports, 29 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 2019 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,559,841 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford Expedition?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

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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