no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
NewRisk. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
2019 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 531 owner complaints about the 2019 Ford Expedition, most often about the power train. It is covered by 11 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-197 the manufacturer reports only 27% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2019 Ford Expedition has problems
531 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
224Power train1 crash/fire/injury
118Seat belts33 crash/fire/injury
108Engine1 crash/fire/injury
31Engine and engine cooling
25Air bags
17Electrical system
16Structure
14Vehicle speed control
14Suspension
6016 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 224 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 118 | 33 |
| Engine | 108 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 31 | 0 |
| Air bags | 25 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 2 |
| Structure | 16 | 4 |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 2 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 60 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
11 recalls
2019 Ford Expedition recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Interior panels: center console
NewRisk. Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
no report yet
Seat belts: pretensioner
NewRisk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or…
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Other: labels
Risk. Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
repaired · 2025 Q3
Other: owners/service/other manual
Risk. Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or…
repaired · 2021 Q1
Suspension: rear
Risk. A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2021 Q1
Front assembly: recliner
Risk. A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
77kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 58 power train complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 37% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
7under 30k miles47under 100k miles11100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
11 owners mentioned a cost$8,000median
Middle half: $5,550 – $9,434
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2019 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
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2019 Ford Expedition safety ratings
2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2019 Ford Expedition, and the recalls they led to.
- Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadvertent DeploymentLed to recall 24V-099
- Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent DeploymentLed to recall 25V-197
In owners' words
What Expedition owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
At neighborhood speeds the transmission shifts roughly around 4th gear, making clunking noises and lurching the vehicle. This happens on a daily basis. At interstate speeds, the transmission has popped out of gear when attempting to pass another vehicle, leaving the vehicle decelerating dangerously…
Since early in purchasing our 2019 Ford Expedition, we were getting powertrain warnings (pictures attached from August 2019). We took the vehicle in to have it diagnosed but the dealer said there were no codes and nothing they could do to troubleshoot. Fast forward to after the warranty expires the…
While accelerating from a stop after a traffic light, the transmission briefly shifted into neutral on its own, causing a momentary loss of motive power. The vehicle recovered on its own without stopping. This has happened once so far. The transmission also slips rarely at other times. The dealer…
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