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Ford Expedition EL Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 9 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 1,744 owner complaints for the Ford Expedition EL. Newest model year first. Data as of November 9, 2026.
Ford Expedition EL by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 8 | |
| 2022 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 12 | |
| 2021 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 242 | |
| 2020 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 51 | |
| 2019 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 528 | |
| 2018 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 307 | |
| 2017 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 272 | |
| 2016 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 181 | |
| 2015 Ford Expedition EL | 0 | 143 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Ford models · How these reports are made.
Ford Expedition EL: questions owners ask
Which Ford Expedition EL year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Ford Expedition EL model years with the most are the 2019 (528), 2018 (307) and 2017 (272). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2024 (8), 2022 (12) and 2020 (51), out of 9 model years from 2015 to 2024. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most stalling complaints?
209 owner complaints across 7 Ford Expedition EL model years describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. The most were filed for the 2019 (51), 2017 (34) and 2018 (33) model years, out of 7 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most transmission shifting complaints?
111 owner complaints across 4 Ford Expedition EL model years describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. The most were filed for the 2019 (58), 2021 (30) and 2018 (18) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most check engine light complaints?
107 owner complaints across 6 Ford Expedition EL model years describe the check engine light coming on. The most were filed for the 2019 (33), 2018 (24) and 2017 (14) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most transmission failure complaints?
83 owner complaints across 4 Ford Expedition EL model years describe transmission failure, slipping or a replaced transmission. The most were filed for the 2019 (39), 2018 (21) and 2021 (19) model years, out of 4 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most seat belt complaints?
83 owner complaints across 2 Ford Expedition EL model years describe seat belts not latching, retracting or locking. The most were filed for the 2019 (72) and 2020 (11) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most engine noise complaints?
77 owner complaints across 2 Ford Expedition EL model years describe a knocking, ticking or rattling engine noise. The most were filed for the 2019 (47) and 2018 (30) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most rough idle and misfire complaints?
61 owner complaints across 6 Ford Expedition EL model years describe rough idling, misfires or hesitation when accelerating. The most were filed for the 2019 (26), 2018 (12) and 2021 (8) model years, out of 6 years with such reports. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most brake complaints?
35 owner complaints across 2 Ford Expedition EL model years describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. The most were filed for the 2016 (18) and 2017 (17) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most burning smell complaints?
23 owner complaints across 3 Ford Expedition EL model years describe a burning smell or smoke. The most were filed for the 2017 (11), 2015 (6) and 2016 (6) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most air conditioning complaints?
19 owner complaints across 2 Ford Expedition EL model years describe the air conditioning not cooling or failing. The most were filed for the 2017 (11) and 2015 (8) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.
Which Ford Expedition EL years have the most overheating complaints?
15 owner complaints across 2 Ford Expedition EL model years describe the engine overheating or coolant loss. The most were filed for the 2018 (10) and 2015 (5) model years. Each model-year report has the owner quotes and any related recall.