2016 Ford Expedition Problems & Complaints

Most common 2016 Ford Expedition problems

• Brakes~60,000 miles
  4822%
• Engine & cooling~60,000 miles
  3918%
• Transmission & drivetrain~74,000 miles
  3617%
• Electrical system~133,000 miles
  3315%
• Driver assistance~100,000 miles
  2110%
• Speed control & acceleration~54,000 miles
  209%
• Other / not specified~39,000 miles
  199%
• Fuel & propulsion system~60,000 miles
  178%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~120,000 miles
  126%
• Air bags~86,000 miles
  52%
• Steering~97,000 miles
  52%
• Body & structure~50,000 miles
  31%
• A/C & heater~75,000 miles
  31%
• Seat belts~86,000 miles
  31%
• Equipment & accessories~129,000 miles
  31%
• Wheels & tires
  31%
• Lights~12,000 miles
  21%
• Suspension
  10%

Share of the 217 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

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2016 Ford Expedition recalls (3)

What 2016 Ford Expedition owners say

Brakes all 48 →

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH and pulling into the driveway, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle as needed. The contact depressed the brake pedal to the floor before the vehicle came to a complete stop. The contact tested the brake pedal the next morning and the brakes completely seized and failed to operate as designed. The vehicle was inoperable and needed to be towed. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 25 mph, the brake warning light illuminated, and the low brake fluid message was displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard while his wife was attempting to stop the vehicle. The driver called her husband to the scene who was able to carefully drive the vehicle back to their residence. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a leak from the brake master cylinder which had flowed into the brake booster which he believed caused the failure. The dealer was contacted about the failure and the contact was informed that the part to repair the vehicle was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Engine & cooling all 39 →

The contact owned a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at 20 MPH and the air conditioner stopped functioning. The contact heard a popping sound coming from the vehicle, the contact pulled over on the side of the road and noticed smoke was coming from under the glove department of the front passenger side. The contact proceed to check under the hood and did not see any smoking coming from under the hood. After closing the hood, the contact noticed flames coming from under the glove department on the passenger side, the contact attempted to pull the carpet to stop the flames but it was too late the vehicle was already in flames. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire, the fire department determined that the fire was caused by the air condition blower on the passenger side. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. …

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving from a complete stop and while coming to a stop. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing rough idling. Additionally, the contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently stalled. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to P&B Auto Repair Shop, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

Transmission & drivetrain all 36 →

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. While parked in her friend's driveway with her child in her car seat, the contact heard an abnormal, popping sound as she was outside of the vehicle. The vehicle began to roll back without warning with her child inside the vehicle; she attempted to hit the emergency brake but was unsuccessful. The vehicle continued to roll backward into a neighbor's fence before the vehicle came to a halt. The contact's daughter was safe inside the car seat and did not sustain any injuries; however, the contact sustained mental trauma as a result of the failure. A police report was filed due to the neighbor's damaged fence. The vehicle had yet to be diagnosed or repaired for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given a case number; she was then referred to NHTSA for additional assistance. …

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after parking and turning off the vehicle, she entered the trunk, and the vehicle rolled down her driveway into traffic and crashed into a fence while her 7-month-old daughter was still inside the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that it sounded like the shifter was stuck between the gears of park and reverse. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not yet taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic tests or repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

2016 Ford Expedition engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.