Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2024 Ford Expedition, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Unknown or other16
- Electrical system15
- Forward collision avoidance13
- Vehicle speed control8
- Service brakes8
- Lane departure8
- Visibility/wiper5
- Power train5
- Engine5
- Structure5
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 10 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
New York safety inspections
At its first New York inspection the 2024 Ford Expedition failed the safety check 0.10% of the time — 81% less often than the average 2024 passenger car (0.53%). Median odometer at inspection: 3,990 miles.
NY DMV Vehicle Inspections (vezn-fmmk), initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count
Crash-test ratings
NHTSA 5-star results for 2 variants; 2 of 2 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Variant | Overall | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 19.1 % |
| 2024 Ford Expedition SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 21.2 % |
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard & Optional
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
- Best overall rating
- 5 / 5
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 2 variants: combined 12.9–13.5 L/100 km (about 17–18 mpg US), CO₂ 304–318 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.8 | 10.6 | 12.9 |
| Expedition Timberline 4X4 · Sport utility vehicle: Standard · Regular gasoline | 14.5 | 12.3 | 13.5 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
6 Transport Canada recalls for the 2024 Ford Expedition.
| 2026279 9 Jun 2026 | Other Issue: On certain vehicles, the chrome plating on the center console could bubble and peel. If this happens, sharp edges can be created. Safety Risk: Ex… |
| 2026079 20 Feb 2026 | Lights And Instruments Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem co… |
| 2025259 9 May 2025 | Brakes Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake lines may have been bent during engine installation. As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact … |
| 2025260 9 May 2025 | Visual System Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse… |
| 2025163 28 Mar 2025 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine cup plug(s) may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the w… |
| 2024687 8 Nov 2024 | Engine Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear engine cup plug may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Ford 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.
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 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."
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Ford 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."
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2024 Ford Expedition: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 11011348 | "Quality improvements include: -Improve battery state of charge drainage issue due to Electronic Control Unit key off load events. -SYNC screen will display correct software update status. -Software update task will be automatically terminated after trigger expiration date" |
| 11010789 | " Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature code DBCAB for Escape and minor feature code DBCBC for Corsair and 2022-2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the IPC" |
| 11009830 | In some of the affected vehicles, it is possible the required software required for the Pro Trailer Backup Assist (PTBA) feature was not installed in the vehicle during assembly. A customer with a vehicle that did not receive the required software will be unable to complete the trailer calibration process required to use the PTBA feature. Trailer maneuvering using the steering wheel will be unaffected |
| 11009442 | Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 09-Oct-2024 may experience a random BLIS indicator illuminated in the exterior mirror with no vehicle or objects near the vehicle. |
| 11009438 | Some vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms after all currently available accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software updates have been performed. |
| 11008948 | While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. |
| 11008709 | Some 2023-2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature code DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit various driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the IPC. |
| 11008706 | An intermittent black screen in the vehicle center display screen with a "Camera Is Unavailable. Please Contact Your Dealership." message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) when the vehicle is in reverse and DTC B1578:89 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) may be present on some of the following Ford and Lincoln vehicles: * 2024 F-150/F-Super Duty built on or before 08-Apr-2024 * 2024 Expedition/Navigator built on or before 07-Mar-2024 * 2024 Corsair built on or before 30-May-2024 * 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E built on or before 20-May-2024 |
| 11008698 | Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR), side obstacle detection control module C (SODCMC) and/or side obstacle detection control module D (SODCMD) after a module replacement. |
| 11007897 | Some 2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 19-Dec-2023 may exhibit lower than actual fuel level indication on the fuel gauge or inaccurate DTE displayed in the IPC after adding fuel to the vehicle. This may be due to the IPC software and can occur if the vehicle is shut off before placing the gear shift module (GSM) in park (p) and then partially filling the fuel tank. |
| 11007142 | Quality Improvement include: - Addresses potential vehicle no start after OTA update. -SYNC Screen will show correct software update status. |
| 11006769 | This article supersedes TSB 24-2087 to update the vehicle lines, model years affected, action and service procedure. Some 2021-2024 Mustang Mach-E/F-150, 2022-2024 F-150 Lightning/Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles may exhibit an inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering with DTCs U2018:51 stored in the camera module - rear (CMR) and U0565:86 stored in the image processing module A (IPMA) without DTC U3000:49 stored in the CMR. This may be due to the software level of the CMR. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the CMR module using the latest soft |
| 11005754 | Some 2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 07-Mar-2024 may exhibit a concern where the vehicle is unable to complete the trailer calibration drive for the trailer backup assistance feature. The customer will see all instructional information in the center display screen for the trailer calibration including "Drive Straight Forward To Calibrate", "Drive Left Or Right To Calibrate" and "System Calibrating", but the system will never complete the calibration process. This will prevent customers from using the feature to back up a trailer. This may be due to the software in the ima |
| 11001579 | This article supersedes 24-2028 to update the vehicle symptom. Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a random "Blind Spot Not Available Sensor Blocked" and/or "Cross Traffic Alert Not Available Sensor Blocked" warning messages in the IPC with no vehicle or objects near the vehicle. This condition may be intermittent, more noticeable in wet conditions. Diagnostic trouble codes B13F3:97 in the side obstacle detection control module - left (SODL) and/or B13F4:97 in the side obstacle detection control module - right (SODR) and/or U0233 and U0232 in the image processing module A |
| 11001385 | Some 2021-2024 F-150 and 2023-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. This may be due to the torque converter studs contacting the engine-to-transmission spacer plate (separator plate). To correct this condition, remove the transmission and flexplate and inspect the engine-to-transmission spacer plate and torque converter studs for wear/damage. If wear/damage is found, replace the engine-to-transmission spacer plate. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM) Section 303-01 Engine - 3.5L EcoBoost (BM |
| 11001147 | Certain 2022-2024 Model Year Expedition and Navigator Vehicles - Rear Seat Entertainment Screen Software Update |
| 11001112 | Some vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may exhibit one or more of the following symptoms after all currently available accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software updates have been performed. - General system performance, stability, and intermittent system reboots. - Intermittent Wireless CarPlay or Android Auto function. - Phone related concerns with intermittent No Audio or Static. - Navigation/global positioning system (GPS) related concerns through CarPlay and Android Auto. - Alexa function consistency and stability. These symptoms may be due to the software in the APIM. Replacing the |
| 11000764 | Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience a random BLIS indicator illuminated in the exterior mirror with no vehicle or objects near the vehicle. This may be due to the radar signal echoing through the trailer hitch bar. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to block the trailer hitch tube ends. |
| 11000297 | Various vehicles equiped with 10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100/10R140 transmissions may require replacement of the seal kits (7153) when internal repairs are being performed. These kits come with 4 wheel drive (4WD) seals and will no longer include the 2WD seals. When working on a 2WD vehicle, any 2WD seals must be ordered separately. Refer to the parts catalog for the proper 2WD seals required. |
| 11000296 | 2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 14-May-2024 may incorrectly list the keyless entry keypad code card on the loose item checklist. 2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or after 14-May-2024 do not include keyless entry keypad code cards. Customers are now able to retrieve the vehicle's keyless entry keypad master access code in vehicle by following the instructions in the Owners Manual > Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access Code. This process requires the use of two programmed intelligent access keys. |
| 10254142 | Some 2018-2019 Explorer and 2018-2024 Transit/F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0627, P025A, P025B, P00C6, P008A and/or U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). Diagnosis should include checking for an intermittent or partial disconnect of the harness to the fuel pump control module (FPCM) connector, connector pin push-outs, damaged pins/terminals, or loose/corroded grounds. Confirm FPCM connector (Explorer - C3239, Transit - C433, F-150 - C460/C4336, Expedition/Navigator - C433/C4033) is fully seated and inspec |
| 10253686 | Some 2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 19-Dec-2023 may exhibit lower than actual fuel level indication on the fuel gauge or inaccurate DTE displayed in the IPC after adding fuel to the vehicle. This may be due to the IPC software and can occur if the vehicle is shut off before placing the gear shift module (GSM) in park (p) and then partially filling the fuel tank. To correct the condition, perform the IPC module programming using the latest level of the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). For claiming, use causal part 10849 and applicable labor operations in Section 1 |
| 10253552 | Various vehicles have had pinpoint tests, guided routines and the Warranty and Policy Manual recentlyupdated for diagnostics and repairs on SYNC generation 3 and later applications. When performingdiagnostics and repairs on SYNC Gen 3 or later, select the diagnostics tab and search for related symptoms,DTCs and keywords. The search results will be shown in the search results pane. Read and follow allTechnical Service Bulletins (TSB), Special Service Message (SSM)s or General Service Bulletin (GSB) first if abulletin specifically addresses the vehicle concern. If there are no messages, run the |
| 10252702 | Quality Improvements include: - Fix the no audio out of random speakers issue. |
| 10252694 | Quality Improvements include: Various dashboard alerts display enhanced such as speed warning and temperature. |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)