2024 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 80 owner complaints about the 2024 Ford Expedition, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-852 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.

2024 Ford Expedition

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2024 Ford Expedition has problems

80 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
Electrical system151
Forward collision avoidance133
Lane departure80
Service brakes83
Vehicle speed control82
Structure51
Engine51
Visibility/wiper50
Power train50
13 other systems273

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

7 recalls

2024 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

New

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

Risk. Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2026 Q3

Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control

New

Recall 26V-104 · Feb 20, 2026 · 4,381,878 vehicles · 3,685,828 repaired

Risk. 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,…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2026 Q3

Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 25V-314 · May 9, 2025 · 273,789 vehicles · 229,493 repaired

Risk. A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

93%repaired · 2026 Q3

Back over prevention: software

Recall 25V-315 · May 9, 2025 · 1,076,138 vehicles · 1,002,966 repaired

Risk. A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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70%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine: oil/lubrication

Recall 25V-198 · Mar 28, 2025 · 4,356 vehicles · 3,030 repaired

Risk. A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

77%repaired · 2026 Q3

Engine: oil/lubrication

Recall 24V-851 · Dec 20, 2024 · 2,490 vehicles · 1,913 repaired

Risk. A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

65%repaired · 2026 Q3

Other: labels

Recall 24V-852 · Nov 8, 2024 · 27,678 vehicles · 18,122 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2024 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

2024 Ford Expedition safety ratings

2024 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2024 Ford Expedition frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2024 Ford Expedition side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2024 Ford Expedition side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard & Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

Started vehicle for first drive of the day and noticed the digital instrument cluster failed to display any information. The screen remained blank although the backlight was on. Turned the vehicle off and on, performed a reset, disconnected battery for more than an hour before reconnecting, checked…
Complaint 11765911 · Sep 21, 2026
Several of automatic sensors were not working (tire pressure) and the horn. The dealer stated I had road damage and wires were torn loose. I'm a 76 year old woman and I do not take this car off road or have any recollection of such an incident. I maintain the underside of the vehicle is improperly…
Complaint 11743165 · Jun 10, 2026
The third row seats both have reachable access to the third-row PowerFold buttons even in car seats. My two toddlers can easily reach the fold buttons while strapped in to their seats and are able to recline and move their seats forward and backwards. This caused major safety hazard because their…
Complaint 11738433 · May 17, 2026

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