Engine complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 8% | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 6% | — |
| 2023 | 7 | 11% | — |
| 2022 | 11 | 9% | 8,000 miles |
| 2021 | 59 | 25% | 53,000 miles |
| 2020 | 55 | 13% | 97,000 miles |
| 2019 | 135 | 26% | 73,000 miles |
| 2018 | 120 | 31% | 80,000 miles |
| 2017 | 42 | 12% | 80,000 miles |
| 2016 | 39 | 18% | 60,000 miles |
| 2015 | 32 | 20% | 55,000 miles |
| 2014 | 10 | 14% | 146,000 miles |
| 2013 | 11 | 12% | 85,000 miles |
| 2012 | 12 | 10% | 98,000 miles |
| 2011 | 13 | 18% | 93,000 miles |
| 2010 | 7 | 12% | 93,000 miles |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% | 110,000 miles |
| 2008 | 8 | 5% | 60,000 miles |
| 2007 | 30 | 14% | 93,000 miles |
| 2006 | 162 | 54% | 88,000 miles |
| 2005 | 104 | 33% | 90,000 miles |
| 2004 | 55 | 19% | 110,000 miles |
| 2003 | 171 | 28% | 100,000 miles |
| 2002 | 122 | 36% | 105,000 miles |
| 2001 | 137 | 24% | 110,000 miles |
| 2000 | 144 | 16% | 120,000 miles |
| 1999 | 274 | 29% | 105,000 miles |
| 1998 | 143 | 17% | 115,000 miles |
| 1997 | 100 | 12% | 140,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
2025 ford expedition android auto communication error 11 loops in connect-disconnect sequence continually Stopping/Restarting the engine WHILE DRIVING. Both phone and in vehicle displays screens flashing error screens. Real Clockwork Orange. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. Single driver in traffic, Fumbling with phone stuck flashing error-11 screen to turn it off. Quick dash to breakdown lane power down the phone. Phone must be turned off to restore normal operation of vehicle. If the phone is then turned on again, it attempts to make BT connection and same fiasco all over again until the BT pairing is disabled.
2025 Expedition Safety Recalls* Transit custom passenger airbag replacement Recall incomplete Connecting rod inspection Recall incomplete 3.5L engine cup plug inspection Recall incomplete As no RECALLS are or have been reported for this vehicle, this REPORT IS an initial report in behalf of an investor. Please BROADCAST "AMBER ALERT", AS airbags are detrimental for safety during collision accidents of the body size and passager capacity. Please BROADCAST "amber alert" for HIGHWAY AND SAFETY control.
The fuel line/fuel pump was leaking. Smelled fumes from the gasoline. Fuel was leaking over the fuel tank from the top of the tank. The vehicle was drivable when fuel was leaking. Very concerned that their could have been a fire due to the fuel leak. Took the vehicle to the Ford service department where it was purchased. Service shop stated that during inspection they noticed that something chewed through the fuel line/fuel pump. Comments made by the service advisors stated that they have seen squirrels/rodents attracted to the soy based ingredients of the parts/wiring. The repair would not be covered under warranty due to "outside influence". The manufacturer is installing a similar part and not covering under warranty. No warning lights; no warning messages. If the same type of soy based part is being installed, what is going to prevent the same thing from happening. …
This is a report of a recurring, life-safety defect involving unintended vehicle movement in a 2024 Ford Expedition. The vehicle has experienced two separate incidents where it was placed in 'Park,' remained stationary for 13-30 seconds, and then began driving itself backward without driver intervention or throttle input. Incident 1: Occurred on March 29, 2026 and I have this one on video. Incident 2: Occurred on April 8, 2026. The video clearly shows the vehicle remaining stationary and in 'Park' for 13 seconds before the unintended movement begins. This delay proves the movement is not a 'start-up rocking' sensation or 'normal clutch drag,' but a delayed mechanical or electronic failure of the park actuator or transmission system. I presented the vehicle for service at a Ford dealership on April 17, 2026. …
On May 16, 2026, my 2023 Ford Expedition with 6,197 miles caught fire while I was driving home from work. I smelled smoke inside the cabin, and within moments smoke began coming through the air vents. I pulled over and exited the vehicle. When I got out, I saw the engine compartment was on fire and heavy smoke was coming from under the hood. As I moved away from the vehicle, there were multiple loud pops and bangs coming from the engine area. Police and fire crews responded and extinguished the fire, but the vehicle is a total loss. This was a nearly new vehicle with very low mileage. I believe this was caused by a manufacturing defect. Ford previously settled a class action lawsuit involving 2021 Expeditions with engine fire issues, which suggests this problem has not been fully resolved. …
I bought a 2023 FORD EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED for business purposes as a livery vehicle. I drive about 5000 miles a month. Problem 1: From the day I bought this vehicle from ford dealer in GJOVIK FORD in PLANO IL I hear kicks and clunks under my feet (most likely faulty transmission). The kicks and clunks happen when I'm about to come to a stop or when starting from a stop. Sometimes when turning. Its always when I let go of the gas or give it gas. It sounds like I'm driving a 10 year old car. Problem 2: After I did my first oil change I had driven about 2500 miles when the cars engine light came on and I take it to the dealer and they found that the engine oil was too low. They did an oil consumption test and the test shows 1 quart of oil lost for every 1500 miles driven. They find no oil leaks. I'm using full synthetic oil from the dealer. This is unreasonable. …
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition Max. The contact stated that while stopped with the brake pedal depressed in a parking lot, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently without warning. The vehicle crashed into the driver's side center of another vehicle totaling it. The approximate four occupants of the vehicle crashed into sustained unknown injuries and were transported to the hospital. A police report was filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition equipped with Hankook, Tire Line: Dynapro, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the tire pressure was low. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to Discount Tire to inflate the tire. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the battery needed to be replaced, and the brake pedal needed to be cleaned. The battery was replaced, and the brake pedal was cleaned. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and the failure was linked to the brake pads and rotors. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. …
Related recalls (4)
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Oil/lubrication
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
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.
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed.
NHTSA investigations
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
On September 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 Ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or…
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Expedition years have engine problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1999 (274), 2003 (171), 2006 (162), 2000 (144) and 1998 (143) model years. Engine complaints make up 29% of all complaints for the 1999.
Is there a recall for Ford Expedition engine problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 25V-628 (engine, Sep 19, 2025); 25V-198 (oil/lubrication, Mar 28, 2025); 24V-851 (oil/lubrication, Dec 20, 2024). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford Expedition engine problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 99,000 miles; 13% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the engine (397 mentions), followed by the engine › gasoline (134).
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.