MYRModel Year Report

2018 Ford Expedition

◆ Worse than typical
2018 Ford Expedition
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more 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
376
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

39% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1997 1998: 836 complaints 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 578 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: 118 complaints 2012 2013: 92 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2017: 357 complaints 2018: 376 complaints 2018 376 2019: 503 complaints 2020: 410 complaints 2021: 236 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1998: 836 complaints 1998 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 578 complaints 2001 2002: 340 complaints 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2004 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2007 2008: 146 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2013: 92 complaints 2013 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2017: 357 complaints 2018: 376 complaints 2018 376 2019: 503 complaints 2020: 410 complaints 2021: 236 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2025: 37 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 853 complaints 1998: 836 complaints 1998 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2000 2001: 578 complaints 2002: 340 complaints 2002 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2004 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2006 2007: 215 complaints 2008: 146 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2012 2013: 92 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2014 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2016 2017: 357 complaints 2018: 376 complaints 2018 376 2019: 503 complaints 2020: 410 complaints 2020 2021: 236 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2024 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints

2018: 376 complaints

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YearComplaints
19911
19931
19944
19951
19963
1997853
1998836
1999946
2000890
2001578
2002340
2003615
2004296
2005315
2006299
2007215
2008146
200928
201058
201171
2012118
201392
201471
2015164
2016216
2017357
2018376
2019503
2020410
2021236
2022112
202365
202477
202537
202610
20270

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

39% · 147 reports

Most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.

CRASHINJURY
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I was backing up and the truck took off without my foot on the gas pedal. I have about 15K in damage to my vehicle. I have found a few others that have had the same…

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-01

Also filed under Structure

The truck was being backed into a parking spot ,the trucks turned off I pushed the pedal to start the truck to back up and it propelled into the wall of the establishment that I was going into to eat dinner causing a great deal of damage to the...

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-10-31

Engine

26% · 99 reports
CRASHFIREINJURY
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Our 2018 Ford Expedition Max caught fire while on a test drive after repairs at Canby Ford. It completely caught fire and is a total loss. We were supposed to pick up the car an hour later.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-09

Also filed under Electrical system and fuel/propulsion system

Electrical system

9% · 33 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and speedometer/odometer.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The infotainment screen that includes the rear backup camera stopped working intermittently and then completely. The dealer's service department identified that the APIM, a module involved in operating the screen had failed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-16

Suspension

7% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing rear.

Exterior lighting

7% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing headlights.

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2018Complaint volume 376 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2018-01-10Seats17V775000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary.

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    2018-02-16Visibility18V058000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018.

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    2018-04-13Power train18V214000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2018-04-13Power train18V213000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2018-07-17Fuel system, gasoline18V392000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2019-02-15Seats18V805000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge.

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    2023-07-21Equipment23V420000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles.

    Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023.

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    2024-07-08Seat belts24V099000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024.

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    2024-11-15Recall queryClosed 2025-07-23 Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment
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    2024-12-19Equipment24V852000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.

    Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

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    2025-09-25Service brakes, hydraulic25V236000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

    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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025.

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    2025-10-22Seat belts25V197000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31.

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    Date not on fileSeat belts26V344000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026.

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    Date not on filePower train26V402000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

    Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed August 3, 2026.

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    Date not on fileStructure26V368000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026.

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Buy-smart checklist

2018 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 147 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 99 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 33 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V344000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 26V402000 · Power train
  • Recall 26V368000 · Structure
  • Recall 17V775000 · Seats
  • Recall 18V058000 · Visibility
  • Recall 18V214000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V213000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V392000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 18V805000 · Seats
  • Recall 23V420000 · Equipment
  • Recall 24V099000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V236000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 25V197000 · Seat belts
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FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Ford Expedition is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Expedition?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 39% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Expedition have?
14 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.