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2013 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 92 owner complaints about the 2013 Ford Expedition, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years72% below the Expedition median · #24 of 28 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints929 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage97kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 13, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Ford Expedition has problems

92 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train430
Electrical system101
Engine100
Vehicle speed control71
Suspension50
Service brakes40
Air bags32
Wheels20
Electronic stability control (ESC)20
12 other systems171

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2013 Ford Expedition recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Mileage at failure

When do power train problems start?

97kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 29 power train complaints. 52% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
5under 30k miles15under 100k miles14100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Expedition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Expedition median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2013 Ford Expedition safety ratings

2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2013 Ford Expedition, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Unexpected Transmission DownshiftRQ17010 · closed Oct 22, 2019
    Led to recall 19V-075
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and steer it back into the correct lane.…
Complaint 11749980 · Jul 13, 2026 · 147,300 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally. The speedometer was fluctuating, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled…
Complaint 11749972 · Jul 13, 2026 · 146,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was a sudden unattended downshift of the vehicle. The speedometer went to zero. The RPM increased without acceleration. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle…
Complaint 11735744 · May 5, 2026

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