2013 Ford Expedition: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 0 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
92
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
4
Injuries
67.4
Severity index
Severity index 67.4 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 145 2013 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2013 Ford Expedition ranks 69 of 145 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 52% of its model-year peers. See the full 2013 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 43 | 46.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 11 | 12.0% |
| ENGINE | 10 | 10.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 10.9% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | 7.6% |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 5.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 4.3% |
| AIR BAGS | 3 | 3.3% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 43 of 92 complaints (46.7%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 4 |
Complaint volume is broadly steady year over year.
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.