2024 Ford Expedition Problems & Complaints

Use caution1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Expedition at the same age

Owners have filed 78 complaints about the 2024 Ford Expedition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 1.9× as many as a typical Expedition model year at the same age — above average, so look closely at the problem areas below before you buy. The most reported problem area is the driver assistance (16 complaints, typically around 36,000 miles). 7 recalls cover this model year.

78complaints
7recalls
7crashes
1fires
10injuries
0deaths

Most common 2024 Ford Expedition problems

  • Other / not specified
    1722%
  • Driver assistance~36,000 miles
    1621%
  • Electrical system~17,000 miles
    1519%
  • Brakes
    912%
  • Speed control & acceleration~24,000 miles
    810%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof~10,000 miles
    79%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    56%
  • Body & structure
    56%
  • Engine & cooling
    56%
  • Steering~36,000 miles
    45%
  • Wheels & tires
    45%
  • Suspension~5,000 miles
    34%
  • Seats
    34%
  • Fuel & propulsion system
    23%
  • Air bags
    23%
  • Equipment & accessories
    11%
  • Seat belts~80,000 miles
    11%

Share of the 78 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford Expedition complaints by model year

’97’98’99’00’01’02’03’04’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26’27853836946890578340615297315299215146285871118927216421735738251842523811665783810
Owner complaints per model year, Ford Expedition. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best Expedition years: 2014, 2013, 2012. Years to avoid: 2019, 2020, 2024, 2017, 2018. Compare all years →

2024 Ford Expedition recalls (7)

Structure › Interior panels › Center console

NHTSA recall 26V-368 · Jun 9, 2026 · 548,463 vehicles

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.

Exterior lighting › Tail lights

NHTSA recall 26V-104 · Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles

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.

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.

Back over prevention › Software

NHTSA recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles

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.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 25V-314 · May 9, 2025 · 273,789 vehicles

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.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication

NHTSA recall 25V-198 · Mar 28, 2025 · 4,356 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication

NHTSA recall 24V-851 · Dec 20, 2024 · 2,490 vehicles

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 24V-852 · Nov 8, 2024 · 27,678 vehicles

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.

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.

What 2024 Ford Expedition owners say

Driver assistance

I was in a car accident on June 12, 2025, and my steering wheel airbag did not deploy correctly or function correctly. It was a front in straightforward collision. I did not have warning signs so my brakes could have been an issue because I was paying attention and unable to avoid an accident going under the speed limit. The rear cross traffic. Warning stays on pretty consistently because we live down a dirt road, and every time it rains, it again comes back on. I do not believe I heard the forward collision detection go off either. When I hit the back of a work convoy truck straight on, My steering wheel airbag did not deploy correctly. It did come out it never inflated. It did not protect me. I do not have any broken bones, but I do have a hematoma right beside my under arm, and a great deal of bruising.

Warnings · Jun 2025 · crash · 1 injury

I actually have already sent in an assessment for airbag, but then read the recall on brakes, which at the time, because a new vehicle, I didn't think possible. Even when pushing on my brakes, my vehicle was not slowing down like it should have, and I had a front end collision. It was hard for me to think this was because of brakes because new, but I do think they need to be examined.

Warnings · Jun 2025 · crash · 1 injury

Electrical system

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the messages "Pre-Collision Assist Not Available", "Front Camera Default -Service Required", "Lane Merge Default", "Check Parking Sensors", "Blind Spot System Fault", "Cross Traffic System failure", and "Normal Cruise Control Active - Adaptive Braking Off" were displayed. The contact stated that a large red warning box appeared stating 'Resume Control" and the brakes were applied independently, causing the vehicle to come to an abrupt stop. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that a software update would be released in October, and the vehicle was released. The vehicle was taken to two dealers ; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, but the system was reset. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. …

ADAS · 3,000 miles · Dec 2024

The contact owns a 2024 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after the vehicle had been parked overnight, the vehicle failed to start the following morning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that rodents had eaten the soy-based wiring harnesses underneath the power distribution box, near the engine. The dealer informed the contact that eight wiring harnesses needed to be replaced and provided the contact with an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 17,304.

17,000 miles · Jan 2025

Brakes

I was in a car accident on June 12, 2025, and my steering wheel airbag did not deploy correctly or function correctly. It was a front in straightforward collision. I did not have warning signs so my brakes could have been an issue because I was paying attention and unable to avoid an accident going under the speed limit. The rear cross traffic. Warning stays on pretty consistently because we live down a dirt road, and every time it rains, it again comes back on. I do not believe I heard the forward collision detection go off either. When I hit the back of a work convoy truck straight on, My steering wheel airbag did not deploy correctly. It did come out it never inflated. It did not protect me. I do not have any broken bones, but I do have a hematoma right beside my under arm, and a great deal of bruising.

Jun 2025 · crash · 1 injury

The 2024 Ford expedition brakes was not working at the time of the accident, we later found that there was a recall on the brakes. PMA companies is the TPA for the Victaulic Companies, please see accident description below: Insured driver states she Pulled in driveway and was trying to park vehicle. Driver hit the brakes all the way down and the vehicle did not stop. Vehicle went through drivers fence and struck a tree causing damages to vehicle. Caused damages to neighbors fence.

May 2025 · crash

2024 Ford Expedition engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl turbo10-speed automaticRWD17 / 23 / 19
3.5L 6-cyl turbo10-speed automatic4WD16 / 22 / 18

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Ford Expedition a good car?

Based on 78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2024 Expedition rates use caution: 1.9× as many complaints as a typical year of the Expedition at the same age. It is one of the Expedition years we suggest avoiding. 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 2024 Ford Expedition?

The driver assistance — 16 complaints, 21% of all complaints for this model year, most often about warnings. Next are the electrical system (15) and brakes (9).

How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Expedition have?

There are 7 recalls for the 2024 Ford Expedition, the most recent from June 9, 2026 (center console). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the 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 2024 Ford Expedition problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 15,000 miles; 89% 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.