2019 Ford Expedition: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 462 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 11 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
462
Complaints
11
Recalls
7
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
30
Injuries
61.9
Severity index
Severity index 61.9 - Medium. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 123 2019 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2019 Ford Expedition ranks 46 of 123 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 63% of its model-year peers. See the full 2019 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 203 | 43.9% |
| ENGINE | 107 | 23.2% |
| SEAT BELTS | 77 | 16.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 41 | 8.9% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 31 | 6.7% |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 3.9% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 | 3.7% |
| SUSPENSION | 14 | 3.0% |
The single most-reported system is POWER TRAIN, cited in 203 of 462 complaints (43.9%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 91 |
| 2024 | 137 |
| 2025 | 112 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 62 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 6.7x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V263000 | 08/05/2020 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 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. |
| 19V633000 | 28/08/2019 | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 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 recline |
| 19V773000 | 28/10/2019 | SUSPENSION:REAR | 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. |
| 23V420000 | 09/06/2023 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 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 remo |
| 24V099000 | 09/02/2024 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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. |
| 24V852000 | 08/11/2024 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 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 |
| 25V197000 | 23/05/2025 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | 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. |
| 25V886000 | 18/12/2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 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. |
| 26V344000 | 27/05/2026 | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 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. |
| 26V368000 | 09/06/2026 | STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges. |
| 26V402000 | 24/06/2026 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. |
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.