2023 Ford Expedition: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 64 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 8 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
64
Complaints
8
Recalls
5
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
7
Injuries
156.2
Severity index
Severity index 156.2 - High. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 80 2023 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2023 Ford Expedition ranks 7 of 80 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 91% of its model-year peers. See the full 2023 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 16 | 25.0% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 12 | 18.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 11 | 17.2% |
| ENGINE | 6 | 9.4% |
| VISIBILITY | 6 | 9.4% |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 9.4% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | 7.8% |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | 6.2% |
The single most-reported system is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, cited in 16 of 64 complaints (25.0%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 16 |
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23V128000 | 24/02/2023 | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 25V314000 | 09/05/2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function. |
| 25V315000 | 09/05/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023- |
| 26V104000 | 20/02/2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | 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 mo |
| 26V204000 | 31/03/2026 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail. |
| 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. |
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.