2016 Ford Expedition
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
- 216
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Service brakes
Campaigns on file for 2016
None on file
24% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 216 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 | 296 |
| 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 | 357 |
| 2018 | 376 |
| 2019 | 503 |
| 2020 | 410 |
| 2021 | 236 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 65 |
| 2024 | 77 |
| 2025 | 37 |
| 2026 | 10 |
| 2027 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Service brakes
24% · 52 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
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My 2016 Ford Expedition el ltd v-6 3.5L with 354 odometer miles produced 4 minor prelude engine surges within a couple hours on the roadways before it went full throttle 5 times within a couple minutes.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-26
Also filed under Engine and air bags
Engine
17% · 37 reportsPower train
17% · 37 reportsMost commonly citing differential unit and valves/valve body.
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My 2016 Expedition has the same 6R80 transmission as the Ford F150, for which there is a recall for the Lead Frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-26
Electrical system
15% · 33 reportsShow complaint excerpts
On Apil 6 about 6:15 am I was on my way to work.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-04-14
In June 2023 there was a strong burning smell in our 2016 Expedition's cabin. We took the vehicle to a mechanic and they found that a small fire had started around the blower motor that burned up the wires in/around the blower motor.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-16
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the blower motor functioned intermittently, turning on and off unexpectedly.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Also filed under Visibility
Vehicle speed control
10% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing throttle and actuator/stepper motor.
Safety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2022-04-29Service brakes, hydraulic22V150000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
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2023-08-04Electrical system, visibility22V648000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023.
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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 52 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 37 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 37 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 22V150000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 22V648000 · Electrical system, visibility
- Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2016 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Ford Expedition is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Expedition?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Expedition have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.