2010 Ford Expedition
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 58
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Electrical system
None on file
None on file
17% of complaints
Complaints per year
2010: 58 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 3 |
| 1997 | 853 |
| 1998 | 836 |
| 1999 | 946 |
| 2000 | 890 |
| 2001 | 578 |
| 2002 | 340 |
| 2003 | 615 |
| 2004 | 297 |
| 2005 | 315 |
| 2006 | 299 |
| 2007 | 215 |
| 2008 | 146 |
| 2009 | 28 |
| 2010 | 58 |
| 2011 | 71 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 92 |
| 2014 | 71 |
| 2015 | 164 |
| 2016 | 216 |
| 2017 | 358 |
| 2018 | 381 |
| 2019 | 515 |
| 2020 | 416 |
| 2021 | 241 |
| 2022 | 116 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 38 |
| 2026 | 11 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Electrical system
17% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On 04/14/2015 my friend our 2010 Ford Expedition el limited in the driveway and went into the house. Approximately 2 hours later she heard the alarm go off and went outside to investigate.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-01
Also filed under Vehicle speed control
Power train
17% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling with the park engaged, the vehicle shifted out of gear and rolled backwards crashing into a steel post without warning.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-08-27
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after the vehicle was shifted into park and the keys were removed from the ignition, the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a tree.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-07-10
My 2010 has jumped out of gear 4-5 times and most recently it jumped out and I missed the brake and hit the gas --the SUV ran into a building causing about 6-8K in damage. I know I put the Expedition in gear and the video/surveil.
NHTSA ODI report, 2011-04-07
Structure
17% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing body and hatchback/liftgate.
Seats
10% · 6 reportsMost commonly citing head restraint.
Engine
7% · 4 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Expedition shut off randomly, took to dealer told was fine and 2 days later while my wife and 3 kids were driving. Engine failed while driving. No lights on dash or warning. Lost control of vehicle while driving at 30 miles and hour.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-02
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2010 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
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- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2010 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2010 Ford Expedition is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Expedition have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.