2024 Ford Expedition

▲ Better than typical
2024 Ford Expedition
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:57.891Z

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
79
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2024

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Forward collision avoidance

23% 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: 297 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: 358 complaints 2017 2018: 381 complaints 2019: 515 complaints 2020: 416 complaints 2021: 241 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 79 complaints 2024 79 2025: 38 complaints 2026: 11 complaints 2027: 0 complaints
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: 297 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: 358 complaints 2018: 381 complaints 2019: 515 complaints 2019 2020: 416 complaints 2021: 241 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 79 complaints 2024 79 2025: 38 complaints 2026: 11 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: 297 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: 358 complaints 2018: 381 complaints 2018 2019: 515 complaints 2020: 416 complaints 2020 2021: 241 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 79 complaints 2024 79 2025: 38 complaints 2026: 11 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints

2024: 79 complaints

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YearComplaints
19911
19931
19944
19951
19963
1997853
1998836
1999946
2000890
2001578
2002340
2003615
2004297
2005315
2006299
2007215
2008146
200928
201058
201171
2012118
201392
201471
2015164
2016216
2017358
2018381
2019515
2020416
2021241
2022116
202365
202479
202538
202611
20270

Known problem areas

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

Forward collision avoidance

23% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing warnings and adaptive cruise control.

CRASHINJURY
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While leaving a parking lot the vehicle was pulling out a parking spot in reverse, as the vehicle changed from reverse to drive, teh vehicle randomly started accelerating without cause, the gas pedal was not initiated and there was no pedal...

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-06

Intermittent warning of front camera collision / braking malfunction. Usualy less then 10 seconds but on one occassion persisted for about 10 minutes. Has been to dealership for investigation without resolution. Happened last on 7/16/2026.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17

Electrical system

19% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing adas.

INJURY
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Malfunction: powered running board on the passenger side of vehicle while vehicle was in park with door open and engine running.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-08-03

Lane departure

13% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing blind spot detection and assist.

Service brakes

11% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASHINJURY
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I was in a car accident on June 12, 2025, and my steering wheel airbag did not deploy correctly or function correctly. It was a front in straightforward collision.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-06-19

Also filed under Air bags

Vehicle speed control

10% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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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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    2025-05-23Engine and engine cooling24V851000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-05-23Engine and engine cooling25V198000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-05-30Service brakes, hydraulic25V314000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2025-10-08Back over prevention25V315000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus,...

    Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.

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    2026-03-25Electrical system, exterior lighting26V104000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles.

    Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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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.

Buy-smart checklist

2024 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Forward collision avoidance: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Lane departure: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 26V368000 · Structure
  • Recall 24V852000 · Equipment
  • Recall 24V851000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V198000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 25V314000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 25V315000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 26V104000 · Electrical system, exterior lighting

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Ford Expedition is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Expedition?
The most-reported component is forward collision avoidance, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Expedition have?
7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.