2013 Ford Expedition reliability
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Expedition over 14 years — 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Expedition years here — under the median of the other years, which is 14. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (43 of 92), then Electrical system (10) and Engine (10). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 90,250 miles, and the middle half falls between 35,500 and 121,000 miles. Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
The 2012 Expedition has 118 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2014 has 72 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2013 Ford Expedition. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (92 total)
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Of the 68 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 90,250 miles. The middle half fall between 35,500 and 121,000 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally. The speedometer was…"
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"The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane. The contact…"
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"The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was a sudden unattended downshift of the vehicle. The speedometer went to zero. The RPM increased without acceleration. No…"
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"Was never notified of the recall pertaining to my vehicle. Upon research I contacted the dealership to have the recall fixed. First issue was they offere complimentary pickup and delivery which I scheduled and they did…"
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"2013 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4 engine. The vehicle was purchased new with an extended warranty with all services performed by Ford dealer. On or about [XXX], with no warning or indication of problem the vehicle…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
| 2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 3 stars |
| 2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 4 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Expedition two-wheel drive flex-fuel | 5.4L, 8-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG | $4050 |
| Expedition four-wheel drive flex-fuel | 5.4L, 8-cyl | Automatic 6-speed | Part-time four-wheel drive | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG | $4300 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Certain 2012 Expeditions built at the Kentucky Truck Plant between August and December 2011 were recalled along with related F-150, Mustang, and Navigator models after an output speed sensor issue in the 6R80 transmission's lead frame could force a temporary downshift into first gear at speed, causing the rear tires to slide or lock up and increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control (NHTSA campaign 16V248). Ford's remedy updated the powertrain control module software and offered a one-time lead-frame replacement within 10 years or 150,000 miles.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Expedition over 14 years — 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Expedition years here — under the median of the other years, which is 14. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2013 Ford Expedition?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (43 of 92), then Electrical system (10) and Engine (10). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 90,250 miles, and the middle half falls between 35,500 and 121,000 miles. Those filings include 3 that report a crash, 3 that report a fire, and 3 that report an injury.
Is the 2013 Ford Expedition more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2012 Expedition has 118 complaints, 5 per year, and the 2014 has 72 complaints, 2 per year. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2012. The 2013 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2013 Ford Expedition been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2013 Ford Expedition?
Owners have filed 92 complaints about the 2013 Ford Expedition with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2013 Ford Expedition get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2013 Ford Expedition is 15.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is the 2016 Ford Expedition?
3rd generation, EcoBoost V6 refresh (2015-2017).
Does the Ford Expedition have power liftgate problems?
On some 2018-2021 Expeditions the power liftgate stops working; Ford's service message SSM 49914 fixes it with a rear gate trunk module software update.