MYRModel Year Report

2019 Ford Expedition

◆ Worse than typical
2019 Ford Expedition
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Expedition Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2019 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 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 210 complaints 2017: 353 complaints 2017 2018: 357 complaints 2019: 455 complaints 2019 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
2019: 455 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 — 195 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
ENGINE 23%

23% of complaints: engine — 106 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SEAT BELTS 15%

15% of complaints: seat belts — 70 distinct reports on file.

FIRE INJURY
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I reported this incident once already and since then 2 more 2019 For Expedition had the exact same issue. The seatbelt tensioner charge blew up for no reason while vehicle was stopped and running.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230915

pretensioner in driver's seatbelt went off without warning while driving 5 mph on smooth residential street.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230908

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5%

5% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 24 distinct reports on file.

AIR BAGS 4%

4% of complaints: air bags — 17 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2019 — complaint volume: 455
R 20191021 — seats

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 19V633000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20191114 — suspension

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.

Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary.

Campaign 19V773000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200526 — electrical system, power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.

Campaign 20V263000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230721 — equipment

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.

Campaign 23V420000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20231122 — PE (closed 20240729)

Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment

R 20240708 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 24V099000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20241115 — RQ (closed 20250723)

Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment

R 20241219 — equipment

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.

Campaign 24V852000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20251022 — seat belts

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.

Campaign 25V197000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20260130 — electrical system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71.

Campaign 25V886000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — seat belts

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.

Campaign 26V344000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

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.

Campaign 26V402000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — structure

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.

Campaign 26V368000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2019 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (195 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (106 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V344000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V402000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V368000 (structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V633000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V773000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V263000 (electrical system, power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V420000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V099000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V852000 (equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V197000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V886000 (electrical system) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2023 ▲ 2024

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2000 ■ 1997

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FAQ

Is the 2019 Ford Expedition reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Ford Expedition is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Expedition?

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

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Expedition have?

11 recalls on file for this model year.

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