Worst 2021 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 78 | 2 | — | 53,529 mi | |
| ENGINE | 50 | — | 2 | 27,305 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 24 | — | — | 10,550 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 21 | — | 1 | 19,900 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 11 | — | — | 6,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 7 | 1 | — | 42,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 2,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 73,250 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 | — | — | 9,667 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 2 | — | — | 50,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | — | — | 85,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 2 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FIRERELATED | 1 | — | 1 | 8,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 1 | — | — | 30,000 mi | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE | 1 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2021 Ford Expedition
58 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~30,106,829 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition, 2021-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The rearview camera may display a blank or distorted image.
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."
+ 48 more recalls
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