2023 Ford Expedition problems and recalls

Owners have filed 64 complaints on the 2023 Ford Expedition, and NHTSA has issued 8 recalls. The most cited component is the Electrical System (16 complaints).

64
Complaints
8
Recalls
5
Crash reports
4
Fire reports
7
Injuries
98.1
Severity index

Severity index 98.1 High. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 98.1p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 9 of 82 by severity index among 2023 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 89% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2023 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

Electrical SystemElectrical System: 16 complaints (25.0%)16 25%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 12 complaints (18.8%)12 19%Power TrainPower Train: 11 complaints (17.2%)11 17%EngineEngine: 6 complaints (9.4%)6 9%VisibilityVisibility: 6 complaints (9.4%)6 9%Vehicle Speed ControlVehicle Speed Control: 6 complaints (9.4%)6 9%Service BrakesService Brakes: 5 complaints (7.8%)5 8%StructureStructure: 4 complaints (6.2%)4 6%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1625.0%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1218.8%
POWER TRAIN1117.2%
ENGINE69.4%
VISIBILITY69.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL69.4%
SERVICE BRAKES57.8%
STRUCTURE46.2%

Complaints filed per year

010202023: 92024: 192025: 202026: 16 (partial year)2324252026
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20239
202419
202520
2026 (year to date)16

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
23V12800024/02/2023POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYFord 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.
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
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
25V31400009/05/2025SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord 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.
25V31500009/05/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWAREFord 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-
26V10400020/02/2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLFord 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
26V20400031/03/2026VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGESFord 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.
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.

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 2026-08-16. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.