MYRModel Year Report

2013 Ford Expedition

▲ Better than typical
2013 Ford Expedition
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:45:48.033Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Expedition Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2013 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1993: 1 complaints 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaints 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1997 1998: 836 complaints 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 577 complaints 2002: 340 complaints 2002 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2007 2008: 146 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 116 complaints 2012 2013: 90 complaints 2013 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 210 complaints 2017: 353 complaints 2017 2018: 357 complaints 2019: 455 complaints 2020: 367 complaints 2021: 212 complaints 2022: 104 complaints 2022 2023: 61 complaints 2024: 68 complaints 2025: 26 complaints 2026: 6 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
2013: 90 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19931
19944
19951
19963
1997853
1998836
1999946
2000890
2001577
2002340
2003615
2004296
2005315
2006299
2007215
2008146
200928
201058
201171
2012116
201390
201471
2015164
2016210
2017353
2018357
2019455
2020367
2021212
2022104
202361
202468
202526
20266
20270

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

POWER TRAIN 43%

43% of complaints: power train — 39 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE VACATIONING IN VIRGINIA I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WHICH VERY NEARLY CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171231

ENGINE 11%

11% of complaints: engine — 10 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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The contact owned a 2013 Ford Expedition.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240328

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 65 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER (UPSIDE DOWN) AND SPUN WITHOUT IMPACT AND NO WARNING. ALL THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190724

SUSPENSION 6%

6% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20171225 — RQ (closed 20191022)

Unexpected Transmission Downshift

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2013 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (39 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2013 Ford Expedition is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Expedition?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Expedition have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.