2025 Ford Expedition Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Expedition.

20242026
Complaints
34
per 10K Sold
4.0
US Sales
85,921
Crashes
5
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Fatalities
Recalls
5

Worst 2025 Ford Expedition Problems

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

#14 complaints

Seat-Related Issues

#24 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:2
#33 complaints

Electrical Faults

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Ford Expedition.

Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Steering Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Engine Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Assist
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Warning
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structure:Body:Door
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2025 Ford Expedition

5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~4,699,204 vehicles.

26V104000Exterior Lighting:tail Lights · Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
~4,381,878 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

25V823000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module
~679 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

25V488000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software
~312,120 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

25V439000Air Bags:frontal
~171 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.

25V198000Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:oil/lubrication
~4,356 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

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2025 Ford Expedition — FAQ

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

Is the 2025 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2025 Ford Expedition has 34 NHTSA complaints, 5 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Seat-Related Issues with 4 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2025 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Seat-Related Issues (4 complaints); Brakes (4 complaints); Electrical Faults (3 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2025 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2025 Ford Expedition include 5 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 2 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 2025 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,699,204 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 2025 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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