2018 Ford Expedition problems and complaints
Owners have filed 380 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Power Train (148), Engine (100), Electrical System (34).
Key takeaways
- 380 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 148 | 39% |
| Engine | 100 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 7% |
| Suspension | 25 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 | 7% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 13 | 3% |
| Structure | 13 | 3% |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-15
Manufacturer Recall Number26S34 NHTSA Recall Number26V344 Ford promised a remedy by 9/30/2026. There is still no remedy.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-14
I was traveling on the interstate and went to accelerate to pass a vehicle. My car displayed system fault codes and made a clicking noise and dropped to neutral while my RPMs stayed high. I lost acceleration and had to swerve to avoid a collision. The engine then had a loud clank and jerked into gear. Once I...
Power Train,electrical System - filed 2026-10-12
TCM component major failure as diagnosed by dealership. Vehicle has inadvertently tried to go into park on multiple occasions when trying to speed up/ overtake. This failure has also caused the transmission to need a complete overhaul.
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.