Reliable Auto DB

2023 Ford Expedition reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Ford Expedition holds 64 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Expedition years here — over the median of the other years, which is 13. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Center console, Linkages, and Trailer brake controller.

2018 Ford Expedition XLT
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Complaints

64

Per year

16

Recalls

8

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 64), then Powertrain (11) and Engine (6). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 38,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 9,500 and 55,384 miles. Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Expedition has 113 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2024 has 74 complaints, 25 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Ford Expedition. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (8)

Recall Center console 2026-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 26V368000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
Vehicles affected 548,463
Recall visibility, windshield wiper, linkages 2026-03-31 · NHTSA campaign 26V204000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Vehicles affected 422,613
Recall electrical system, trailer brake controller 2026-02-20 · NHTSA campaign 26V104000
Summary 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 module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Vehicles affected 4,381,878
Recall back-over prevention, software 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V315000
Summary 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 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Remedy The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Vehicles affected 1,076,138
Recall hydraulic brakes, foundation components, hoses and fittings 2025-05-09 · NHTSA campaign 25V314000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
Vehicles affected 273,789
Recall Labels 2024-11-08 · NHTSA campaign 24V852000
Summary 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 with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Vehicles affected 27,678
Recall Owner's manual 2023-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 23V420000
Summary 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 removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Remedy Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Vehicles affected 691,133
Recall powertrain, axle assembly 2023-02-24 · NHTSA campaign 23V128000
Summary 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.
Remedy Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
Vehicles affected 240

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (64 total)

Electrical system
16
Powertrain
11
Engine
6
Speed control
6
Visibility
6
Service brakes
5
Forward collision avoidance
4
Structure
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Suspension
3
Lane departure
2
Seat belts
2
Steering
2
Air bags
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fire-related
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
Wheels
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

4

Injury reports

7

Death reports

0

Of the 17 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 38,000 miles. The middle half fall between 9,500 and 55,384 miles.

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "While leasing this vehicle from Hertz via Priceline out of Seattle the vehicle was always was extremely difficult to keep in is own lane. Didn't matter if you were doing 20 mph or 60 mph. This was brought to Hertz via…"
    Steering · filed 2026-07-22
  • "Driving on highway, tried to accelerate, the car was acting like it was in neutral and would not accelerate. Checked to ensure I was not. the car began decelerating and I started to pull over. As I entered the brake…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-17
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while parked and turned off, the vehicle suddenly started independently. The contact turned off the vehicle manually. The contact stated that the failure…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-07-10
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NTHSA Campaign Number 26V368000 (Structure); however, the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that…"
    Structure · filed 2026-07-07
  • "While driving the ABS system failure warning along with 2 other system warnings come on and brakes fall to the floor. My Ford expedition is experiencing the same catastrophic electronic brake booster failure as recall…"
    Service brakes · filed 2026-07-03

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Ford Expedition EL SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2023 Ford Expedition SUV RWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 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
Expedition two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Expedition two-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Rear-wheel drive 17 23 19 MPG $3400
Expedition four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600
Expedition four-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 21 18 MPG $3600
Expedition Timberline all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 15 19 17 MPG $3800
Expedition Timberline all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (10-speed) Part-time four-wheel drive 16 19 17 MPG $3800

Specs and fitment

4th generation, 2018–2024
Body styles SUV, Extended-length SUV (MAX)
Oil 5W-30 synthetic blend (3.5L EcoBoost) , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 275/65R18 (XL/XLT) to 285/45R22 (King Ranch/Platinum)

Known issues for this generation

Ford service message SSM 49914 covers 2018-2021 Expeditions and Navigators on which the power liftgate becomes inoperative; the repair is a rear gate trunk module software update rather than a hardware replacement. A separate 2020 bulletin, 20-2421, addresses 2018-2019 vehicles whose doors become difficult to latch, lock, or unlock after water intrudes into the door handle cables, corrected by replacing the mini latch module.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Ford Expedition reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2023 Ford Expedition holds 64 complaints after 4 years, a rate of 16 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Expedition years here — over the median of the other years, which is 13. NHTSA has 8 recalls on file, including Center console, Linkages, and Trailer brake controller.

What are common problems with a 2023 Ford Expedition?

The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (16 of 64), then Powertrain (11) and Engine (6). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 38,000 miles, and the middle half falls between 9,500 and 55,384 miles. Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 4 that report a fire, and 7 that report an injury.

Is the 2023 Ford Expedition more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Expedition has 113 complaints, 16 per year, and the 2024 has 74 complaints, 25 per year. The 2023 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2022. The 2023 has fewer complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Ford Expedition been recalled?

The 2023 Ford Expedition has 8 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2023 Ford Expedition?

Owners have filed 64 complaints about the 2023 Ford Expedition with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Ford Expedition get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Ford Expedition is 18 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.