Most common 2010 Ford Expedition problems
Share of the 58 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford Expedition complaints by model year
Best Expedition years: 2014, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2017, 2018. Compare all years →
What 2010 Ford Expedition owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
The transmission is malfunctioning. The shifting in the gears has become rough with kick or clunk feeling. This happens when increasing speed and decreasing speed. The Transmission has even gotten stuck in 2nd, and 4th gears. Our safety was at risk because when the gears were stuck the vehicle would not increase in speed, in the flow if traffic. The transmission has been inspected by 3 Transmission Mechanic shops, and has been confirmed by all 3. There have not been warning signs or lights on the dashboard to alert us of the problem. This appears to be random and out of the blue. The truck is available for inspection upon request.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling with the park engaged, the vehicle shifted out of gear and rolled backwards crashing into a steel post without warning. The front and rear passenger side doors were ajar. Additionally, the key fell out of the ignition switch. The occupant seated in the rear jumped out of the vehicle but sustained no injuries or medical attention. No police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the vehicle was not drivable. The contact called nelson Ford located at 201 commonwealth blvd w, martinsville, va 24112 but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 247,000.
Electrical system
On 04/14/2015 my friend our 2010 Ford Expedition el limited in the driveway and went into the house. Approximately 2 hours later she heard the alarm go off and went outside to investigate. The car had dark tints on the windows but the car looked darker than normal then she realized she couldn't see in the car because it was full of black smoke. A few seconds later she saw a spark coming from the middle section of the dash board then all the windows blew out at once and the car burst into flames. She called 911 and the fire department managed to keep the fire from spreading to my house and my neighbor's house. The fire was so hot it melted the frames of my windows and scorched the siding on that side of the house. The tree, bushes , grass and liriope on that side of the house caught on fire and there is glass all over my yard. The car was completely destroyed. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Expedition. While the vehicle was at a standstill, the front driver and passenger side windows failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power window regulator failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the regulator. While driving 25 MPH, the contact attempted to switch the heater off, but the heater failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the blower had likely failed. The contact took the vehicle home before the dealer could properly diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
Body & structure
Ford vehicle traveling at approximately 45 to 50 MPH hits pickup truck broadside pushes truck at 45 degree angle about 25 feet. Damage to Ford front bumper, fender and hood just off center of vehicle. No airbag deployment!
2010 Ford Expedition was traveling southbound. A 2007 Chevy silverado that was on the northbound side, made a left-hand turn in front of the Expedition without yielding right of way to oncoming traffic. The Expedition was traveling about 35 MPH and the brakes locked up leaving skid marks on the pavement. There was no time to react as it took place so quickly. The vehicles collided right front to right front. Then as the vehicles continued in motion the Expedition was dragged sideways into a t-bone type position with the side of the silverado, and the front of the Expedition slide down the side of the silverado in this position causing damage to the silverado's passenger front fender, door, extended cab door and front of the bedside. The backend of the silverado came up off of the ground and then the vehicles separated. The whole front of the Expedition was taken off. …
2010 Ford Expedition engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 12 / 17 / 14 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 Ford Expedition a good car?
Based on 58 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2010 Expedition rates better than average: 77% fewer complaints than a typical year of the Expedition at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Ford Expedition?
The transmission & drivetrain — 10 complaints, 17% of all complaints for this model year, most often about automatic transmission. Next are the electrical system (10) and body & structure (10).
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2010 Ford Expedition. You can still confirm with your VIN using our VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford Expedition?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2014, 2013 and 2012. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2017 and 2018. See the full Ford Expedition years comparison.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Expedition problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 54,000 miles; 48% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.