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Ford Expedition Recalls by Year

NHTSA's files hold 79 recall campaigns for the Ford Expedition, across 22 model years from 2000 to 2025. The 2020 has the most (18); the fewest among years with a recall is 2009 (1).

Ford Expedition years to avoid by our method: 2000 (3.6× the median year), 2001 (2.3× the median year), 2003 (3.8× the median year) and 2020 (2.1× the median year).

Model years
22

2000–2025, with a recall

Recall campaigns
79
Most recalls
2020

18 recalls

Owner complaints
6,745

all model years, NHTSA

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Owners have filed 6,745 complaints with NHTSA about the Ford Expedition across 27 model years; the most, 890, concern the 2000.

Owners marked a crash on 404 of the Ford Expedition complaints (6%) and a fire on 485.

Across all Ford Expedition model years, owners name the power train most often (at least 1,296 complaints), then the electrical system (1,039).

NHTSA received the most complaints about the Ford Expedition in 2025: 596, across all model years.

The component recalled most often on the Ford Expedition is exterior lighting, in 13 model-year listings.

The newest Ford Expedition recall, 26V606000, was reported on September 22, 2026 and concerns the exterior lighting: headlights.

NHTSA's recall file lists no recall for the 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014 Ford Expedition, model years owners have filed complaints about.

Ford Expedition years to avoid

The 2003 Ford Expedition stands out most: 254 complaints between 2002 and 2006, 21% of them naming the engine and engine cooling.

The 2003 also carries 6 recalls, against a median of 4 for the ranked Ford Expedition years.

The best-measured Ford Expedition years are 2014 (0.2×), 2013 (0.3×) and 2012 (0.3×).

The ranking uses owner complaints in each model year's first years on the road, adjusted for NHTSA's complaint volume for that model year. It is not adjusted for sales and is not a reliability rating. Method

Recalls and complaints by model year

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the Ford Expedition, by model year
YearRecallsComplaintsFirst yearsvs median year
2026010—not ranked
2025638—not ranked
2024779—not ranked
2023865—not ranked
20221211685
1.1×
202112239125
2.0×
2020avoid18425112
2.1×
20191151960
0.9×
20181438275
1.1×
2017435764
0.9×
2016321760
0.9×
2015316452
0.8×
201407211
0.2×
201309222
0.3×
2012311819
0.3×
201107124
0.4×
201005825
0.4×
20091289not ranked
2008414650
0.9×
2007221594
1.4×
2006629969
1.2×
2005531552
0.9×
20044297113
1.8×
2003avoid6615254
3.8×
20024340105
1.3×
2001avoid10578187
2.3×
2000avoid11890332
3.6×

First years: complaints received from the year before the model year to three years after it.Ford Expedition years without a link have no recall page on this site.

What gets recalled most on the Ford Expedition

  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING13
  • SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER11
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS9
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL8
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS8
  • STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLE7
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL6
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
  • BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA6
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5

Ford Expedition model-year listings per recall component; one campaign can cover several years.

Every Ford Expedition recall campaign (79)

NHTSA recall campaigns covering the Ford Expedition, newest first
CampaignComponentYearsRisk namedVehicles
26V606000September 22, 2026exterior lighting: headlights2025crash41,748
26V402000June 24, 2026power train: automatic transmission2018–2021crash741,195
26V368000June 9, 2026structure: interior panels: center console2018–2024injury548,463
26V344000May 27, 2026seat belts: pretensioner2018–2022crash and injury419,967
26V204000March 31, 2026visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2021–2023crash422,613
26V104000February 20, 2026electrical system: integrated trailer brake control2022–2025crash4,381,878
25V886000December 18, 2025electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2019crash and injury890
25V823000December 1, 2025service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module2025crash679
25V729000October 24, 2025visibility: sun/moon roof assembly2021–2022crash174,853
25V628000September 19, 2025engine2020fire and injurypark outside4,632
25V572000September 3, 2025back over prevention: sensing system: camera2015–2017crash1,456,417
25V488000July 25, 2025service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: electric: control module: software2025crash312,120
25V455000July 7, 2025fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2022crash850,318
25V439000June 27, 2025air bags: frontal2025crash and injury171
25V442000June 27, 2025back over prevention: software2020–2021crash200,237
25V197000May 23, 2025seat belts: pretensioner2018–2020crash and injury112,951
25V346000May 23, 2025electrical system: body control module: software2020crash and injury556
25V314000May 9, 2025service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2022–2024crash273,789
25V315000May 9, 2025back over prevention: software2022–2024crash1,076,138
25V270000April 23, 2025back over prevention: sensing system: camera2015crash160,729
25V236000April 11, 2025service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2017–2018crash123,611
25V198000March 28, 2025engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication2024–2025crash and fire4,356
25V132000February 28, 2025electrical system: integrated trailer brake control2022crash10,952
25V048000January 31, 2025back over prevention: sensing system: camera2021crash91,580
24V851000December 20, 2024engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication2024crash and fire2,490
24V852000November 8, 2024equipment: other: labels2018–2024crash and injury27,678
24V099000February 9, 2024seat belts: pretensioner2018–2020crash and injury77,574
23V420000June 9, 2023equipment: other: owners/service/other manual2018–2023crash and injury691,133
23V128000February 24, 2023power train: axle assembly2023crash240
22V648000August 26, 2022visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor2015–2017fire198,482
22V346000May 17, 2022engine2021fire and injurypark outside66,221
22V250000April 14, 2022visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages2020–2021crash652,996
22V193000March 25, 2022electrical system: integrated trailer brake control2022crash391,836
22V150000March 11, 2022service brakes, hydraulic: power assist2016–2017crash195,864
21V805000October 15, 2021air bags: sensor: side impact2021crash and injury777
20V574000September 23, 2020seat belts2020crash and injury123
20V575000September 23, 2020back over prevention: sensing system: camera2020crash620,246
20V366000June 23, 2020seats: mid/rear assembly2020crash and injury2,620
20V262000May 8, 2020electrical system: instrument cluster/panel2020crash and injury25,081
20V263000May 8, 2020power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)2019crash and injury10,460
20V217000April 16, 2020seat belts2020crash and injury1,355
20V197000April 3, 2020power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)2020crash and injury55,158
19V773000October 28, 2019suspension: rear2019crash18
19V633000August 28, 2019seats: front assembly: recliner2019–2020crash and injury639,137
18V805000November 14, 2018seats: mid/rear assembly2018crash and injury34,946
18V392000June 12, 2018fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2018fire5,645
18V213000April 4, 2018power train: automatic transmission2018crash and injury142
18V214000April 4, 2018power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)2018crash292,909
18V058000January 16, 2018visibility: power window devices and controls2018injury361
17V775000December 1, 2017seats: mid/rear assembly2018crash and injury462
16V248000April 27, 2016power train: automatic transmission2012crash153,581
12V190000May 3, 2012power train: automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)2012crash10,500
12V034000February 2, 2012seats: mid/rear assembly2012crash and injury569
09V232000June 24, 2009exterior lighting: brake lights: switch2009crash1,357
08V166000April 11, 2008tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems2008—158
08V057000February 5, 2008fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: fuel rail2007fire57,199
08V058000February 5, 2008latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2007–2008crash and injury123,632
07V541000November 21, 2007air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module2008crash45
05V520000November 9, 2005visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2006crash199,942
05V388000September 7, 2005vehicle speed control2000–2002fire4,500,000
05V310000July 6, 2005tires: tread/belt2006crash10,061
05V017000January 27, 2005vehicle speed control: cruise control2000fire738,490
03V094000March 7, 2003structure2000–2003fire3,674
02V239000September 9, 2002equipment: other: labels2000—80,254
01V258000August 8, 2001visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor2000–2001crash1,083,000
01V227001July 16, 2001seat belts: front: buckle assembly2001crash and injury1,400,000
01V082000March 12, 2001air bags: frontal2001crash and injury268
00V396000November 28, 2000equipment: other: owners/service/other manual2000–2001crash and injury495,000
00V073000March 7, 2000trailer hitches2000—565,800
01X001000tires: tread/belt2000–2001crash, injury and death—
06E023000exterior lighting: headlights2003–2006crash—
06E025000exterior lighting: headlights2003crash—
06E026000exterior lighting2003–2005crash—
06E056000fuel system, gasoline2000–2002, 2005–2006fire—
06E060000exterior lighting2000–2001crash—
06E064000exterior lighting2003–2006crash—
06E067000exterior lighting: headlights2000–2002crash—
07E105000service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module2008——
09E012000exterior lighting2003–2006crash—

Vehicles: NHTSA's count of potentially affected vehicles in the whole campaign, not only the Ford Expedition. Each campaign page has the defect, risk and fix in NHTSA's words.

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Newest record on this page: October 22, 2026. Data: NHTSA recall and owner-complaint files. How these figures are counted

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