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2023 Ford Expedition

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
6 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
46 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns8
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA64
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
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The 2023 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 64 complaints, most often about the electrical system. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Expedition 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo172319$3,300
Expedition 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo162319$3,300
Expedition 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo162218$3,450
Expedition 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo162118$3,450
Expedition Timberline AWDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo161917$3,650
Expedition Timberline AWDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo151917$3,650

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 46402, 46406, 46412, 46413, 46414, 46415.

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Recalls (8)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Structure

26S38
548,463 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskVehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.FixDealers 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. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V368000reported Jun 9, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Visibility

26S24
422,613 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.RiskWindshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V204000reported Mar 31, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Electrical System

26C10
4,381,878 vehicles
ProblemFord 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. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."RiskTrailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe 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. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V104000reported Feb 20, 2026Ford Motor Company
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S47
273,789 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.FixDealers 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. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
NHTSA campaign 25V314000reported May 9, 2025Ford Motor Company
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Back Over Prevention

25S49
1,076,138 vehicles
ProblemFord 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, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.RiskA frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford
NHTSA campaign 25V315000reported May 9, 2025Ford Motor Company
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Equipment

24C39
27,678 vehicles
ProblemFord 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."RiskWithout a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.FixFord 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.
NHTSA campaign 24V852000reported Nov 8, 2024Ford Motor Company
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Equipment

23C20
691,133 vehicles
ProblemFord 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. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."RiskWithout instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.FixFord 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
NHTSA campaign 23V420000reported Jun 9, 2023Ford Motor Company
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Power Train

23S07
240 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.RiskA fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
NHTSA campaign 23V128000reported Feb 24, 2023Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
64complaints filed

5 involved a crash · 4 a fire · 7 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2023: 9 · 2024: 19 · 2025: 20 · 2026: 16

Most-cited components

Electrical System17
Unspecified12
Power Train11
Visibility7
Vehicle Speed Control6
Engine6

What owners describe

“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a hard shift from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The…”Sep 23, 2024 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“Ford expedition max 2023. My vehicle has had issues since day one. Transmission has a Rough idle- can see hood shake, door shake, steering wheel shake. This is in all temperatures, it does not matter if the car has been sitting for 3 minutes or 2 days it does this. Transmission rough shifting gears 3-4-5 between 1-2 RP…”Sep 3, 2024 · Electrical System · NHTSA owner report
“Third row seat belt buckle warped and damaged. My child’s car seat was installed for normal cleaning and upon inspection was obviously warped compromising the safety of a small child. No warning lights on the dash indicated a seatbelt failure.”Jul 23, 2024 · Seat Belts · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆21%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Other Expedition model years

A

2027 Ford Expedition

1 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2026 Ford Expedition

1 recalls · 8 complaints

F

2025 Ford Expedition

5 recalls · 31 complaints

F

2024 Ford Expedition

7 recalls · 71 complaints

F

2022 Ford Expedition

12 recalls · 112 complaints

F

2021 Ford Expedition

12 recalls · 231 complaints

F

2020 Ford Expedition

18 recalls · 405 complaints

F

2019 Ford Expedition

11 recalls · 490 complaints

F

2018 Ford Expedition

14 recalls · 372 complaints

D

2017 Ford Expedition

4 recalls · 356 complaints

D

2016 Ford Expedition

3 recalls · 215 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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