Model year
2016 Ford Expedition
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 217 complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (37), POWER TRAIN (35), SERVICE BRAKES (35). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–18 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,700–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 890 complaints
- 2001 578 complaints
- 2002 340 complaints
- 2003 615 complaints
- 2004 297 complaints
- 2005 315 complaints
- 2006 299 complaints
- 2007 215 complaints
- 2008 146 complaints
- 2009 28 complaints
- 2010 58 complaints
- 2011 71 complaints
- 2012 118 complaints
- 2013 92 complaints
- 2014 72 complaints
- 2015 164 complaints
- 2016 217 complaints
- 2017 357 complaints
- 2018 382 complaints
- 2019 518 complaints
- 2020 425 complaints
- 2021 238 complaints
- 2022 116 complaints
- 2023 65 complaints
- 2024 78 complaints
- 2025 38 complaints
- 2026 10 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
25V572000 · Sep 3, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera…
22V648000 · Aug 26, 2022
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
22V150000 · Mar 11, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Complaints
217 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 8, fire flag on 8, injury field 5, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | — |
| EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | — |
| SUV 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.198 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition EL 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Expedition 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| Expedition EL 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Expedition 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
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Check a vehicle
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