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Exterior lighting: headlights
NewRisk. A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
2026 Ford ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2026 Ford Expedition, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 27, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Ford Expedition has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Wheels
4Steering
2Electrical system
2Forward collision avoidance
2Service brakes
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Visibility/wiper
1Seats
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2026 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.
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,…
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
2026 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
2026 Ford Expedition safety ratings
2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (20.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Expedition owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The empty passenger sea, steering wheel, center console and sun visor has aggressive shake at speeds over 35MPH. Dealer did the road force balance but that didn't fix it, it's something in drivertaina nd they are refusing to fix it. Vehicle seems unsafe to derive
Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. Additionally, for trailers equipped…
With speeds in excess of 70 MPH, the car have a violent shake. The shake gets worse as you approach 80 MPH. This is in both the 2025 and 2026 Ford Expedition models. This put drivers at risk, as they must keep control of the car at all times on the highway if they are in excess of 70 MPH. The car…
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