2013 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
- 92
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
48% of complaints
Complaints per year
2013: 92 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.
Power train
48% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing cooling unit and lines and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Show complaint excerpts
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-13
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, 2017-12-31
Engine
11% · 10 reportsElectrical system
11% · 10 reportsShow complaint excerpts
The contact owned a 2013 Ford Expedition.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-03-28
Vehicle speed control
8% · 7 reportsShow complaint excerpts
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, 2019-07-24
Suspension
5% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2017-12-25Recall queryClosed 2019-10-22 Unexpected Transmission Downshift
Buy-smart checklist
2013 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 44 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.
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- 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 48% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Expedition have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.