no report yet
Interior panels: center console
NewRisk. Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
2022 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 119 owner complaints about the 2022 Ford Expedition, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-455 the manufacturer reports only 19% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2022 Ford Expedition has problems
119 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
17Power train
17Forward collision avoidance1 crash/fire/injury
13Structure
11Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Vehicle speed control
7Fuel/propulsion system
7Fuel system, gasoline
6Back over prevention
4916 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 20 | 1 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 17 | 1 |
| Structure | 13 | 0 |
| Engine | 11 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 6 | 0 |
| 16 other systems | 49 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2022 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
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
Windshield wiper/washer: linkages
NewRisk. Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NewRisk. Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users,…
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repaired · 2026 Q3
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
Risk. A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Back over prevention: software
Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of 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 · 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 · 2024 Q1
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
Risk. Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Best & worst years
2022 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
2022 Ford Expedition safety ratings
2022 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2022 Ford Expedition, and the recalls they led to.
- Low-pressure fuel pump failureLed to recall 25V-455
In owners' words
What Expedition owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
“This vehicle is experiencing an intermittent complete loss of power while being operated. It has now happened multiple times, including twice within one week after the vehicle was in your shop for 30 days. I have children in this vehicle. I am requesting that this be treated as a safety-related…
ABS break lights and Service Advanced Trac lights flashing and beeping. Eventually Break fluid low lights came on and car would not break when driving. Leaked break fluid on driveway. Car was unable to be driven, no breaks.all happened very quickly and without any reason.i had it towed to a break…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it failed to start with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was jump-started. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
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