2019 Ford Expedition problems and recalls

Owners filed 340 complaints on the 2019 Ford Expedition in the last three full years, out of 488 on record. The most cited component is the Power Train.

488
Complaints
11
Recalls
8
Crash reports
3
Fire reports
37
Injuries
69.2
Severity index

Severity index 69.2 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 69.2p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 28 of 123 by severity index among 2019 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 77% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2019 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Power TrainPower Train: 214 complaints (43.9%)214 44%EngineEngine: 107 complaints (21.9%)107 22%Seat BeltsSeat Belts: 93 complaints (19.1%)93 19%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 43 complaints (8.8%)43 9%Engine And Engine Cooli…Engine And Engine Cooling: 31 complaints (6.4%)31 6%Air BagsAir Bags: 21 complaints (4.3%)21 4%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 17 complaints (3.5%)17 3%SuspensionSuspension: 14 complaints (2.9%)14 3%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
POWER TRAIN21443.9%
ENGINE10721.9%
SEAT BELTS9319.1%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER438.8%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING316.4%
AIR BAGS214.3%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM173.5%
SUSPENSION142.9%

Complaints filed per year

0701402019: 92020: 102021: 82022: 332023: 912024: 1372025: 1122026: 88 (partial year)1920212223241372526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20199
202010
20218
202233
202391
2024137
2025112
2026 (year to date)88
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 6.7x those in 2020 to 2022 (340 against 51).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
20V26300008/05/2020POWER 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.
19V63300028/08/2019SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERFord 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
19V77300028/10/2019SUSPENSION:REARFord 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.
23V42000009/06/2023EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALFord 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
24V09900009/02/2024SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord 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.
24V85200008/11/2024EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELSFord 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
25V19700023/05/2025SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord 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.
25V88600018/12/2025ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELFord 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.
26V34400027/05/2026SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONERFord 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.
26V36800009/06/2026STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLEFord 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.
26V40200024/06/2026POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONFord 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.

Other Ford Expedition model years

Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 14 years side by side.

Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-09-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.