MYRModel Year Report

2019 Ford Expedition

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2019 Ford Expedition
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
503
Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2019

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

44% 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 2019: 503 complaints 2019 503 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 2016 2017: 357 complaints 2018: 376 complaints 2019: 503 complaints 2019 503 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 2019: 503 complaints 2019 503 2020: 410 complaints 2021: 236 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2024 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints

2019: 503 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

44% · 222 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH
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When trying to pass a vehicle on a two lane road I accelerated about 50-60% when I it clunked hard and dropped from 8th gear to neutral and left me coasting down the interstate for 30 seconds until the car reengaged.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Engine

21% · 107 reports
INJURY
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When turning on the truck there is an excessive rattle in the engine and it keeps on prolonging more and more.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-10

Seat belts

20% · 101 reports

Most commonly citing pretensioner and critical fasteners.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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I am filing a safety complaint regarding a 2019 Ford Expedition seatbelt-related safety recall (25V197). The defect involves seatbelts that are unsafe & require replacement.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, there was an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the vehicle, accompanied by a rotten-egg odor.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while stopping at a red light, there was a big explosion coming from the seat belt pretensioner that shook the vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-29

Engine and engine cooling

6% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing catalytic convertor and crank/camshaft position sensor.

Air bags

5% · 24 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2019Complaint volume 503 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2019-10-21Seats19V633000 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.

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    2019-11-14Suspension19V773000 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.

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    2020-05-26Electrical system, power train20V263000 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.

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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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    2023-11-22Preliminary evaluationClosed 2024-07-29 Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment
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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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    2025-10-22Seat 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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    2026-01-30Electrical system25V886000 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.

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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

2019 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 222 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 107 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 101 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V344000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 26V402000 · Power train
  • Recall 26V368000 · Structure
  • Recall 19V633000 · Seats
  • Recall 19V773000 · Suspension
  • Recall 20V263000 · Electrical system, power train
  • Recall 23V420000 · Equipment
  • Recall 24V099000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
  • Recall 25V197000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 25V886000 · Electrical system
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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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 "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Expedition?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Expedition have?
11 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.