Model year
2026 Ford Expedition
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 10 complaints for the 2026 Ford Expedition (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are STEERING (4), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), WHEELS (4). NHTSA rated 4 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 18–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$3,700, 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
26V606000 · Sep 22, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low…
26V104000 · Feb 20, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
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. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer…
Complaints
10 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, 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.
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Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAX SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | — |
| MAX SUV N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.237 | — |
| SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.204 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.237 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Expedition 4WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2026 Ford Expedition at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.