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2025 Ford Expedition

Gas
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
2 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
F
Safety Signal
58 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical5
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA31
Crash ratingNHTSA overall5★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA19 mpg
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The 2025 Ford Expedition is sold in the U.S. as a gas midsize or large SUV with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Expedition 2WD, is EPA-rated at 19 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 31 complaints, most often about the forward collision avoidance. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Expedition 2WDGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl turbo162419$3,300
Expedition 4WDGas4WD (part-time)3.5L 6-cyl turbo152218$3,450

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48943, 48956.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

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
▲high

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25SD4
679 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.RiskAn unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V823000reported Dec 1, 2025Ford Motor Company
○minor

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

25S77
312,120 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.RiskAn unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.FixThe EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
NHTSA campaign 25V488000reported Jul 25, 2025Ford Motor Company
▲high

Air Bags

25S51
171 vehicles
ProblemFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.RiskAn air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.FixDealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.
NHTSA campaign 25V439000reported Jun 27, 2025Ford Motor Company
!critical

Engine And Engine Cooling

25S30
4,356 vehicles
ProblemFord 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.RiskA rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.FixDealers 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. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
NHTSA campaign 25V198000reported Mar 28, 2025Ford Motor Company

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
31complaints filed

4 involved a crash · 1 a fire · 2 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 11 · 2026: 20

Most-cited components

Forward Collision Avoidance10
Unspecified6
Service Brakes5
Electrical System5
Seats5
Steering5

What owners describe

“While driving in heavy traffic on Interstate 10 west bound, I made a right blinker lane change. Right after complete lane change, vehicle emergency brake applied putting me into a spin and steering was fighting me trying to correct thus causing 2 impacts to a vehicle on side of me. It was light drizzle and dash cam foo…”May 29, 2026 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“I purchased a new 2025 Ford Expedition Max. Since I left the dealer’s lot, the vehicle has had a strong vibration at any speed over 60 miles per hour, which makes highway driving and longer distance trips very challenging or impossible. Since I bought the vehicle, I have had to return it for dealership warranty servi…”May 26, 2026 · Power Train · NHTSA owner report
“My vehicle continues to experience "unintended left turn signal activation" after making a right hand turn and the left turn signal activates spontaneously. Ford documented in writing that they considered this "a great safety risk". They recently indicated a fix was available, but upon receipt of my vehicle from this c…”Apr 14, 2026 · Electrical System · 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★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆20%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆24%
SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆24%

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

2024 Ford Expedition

7 recalls · 71 complaints

F

2023 Ford Expedition

8 recalls · 64 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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