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2022 Ford Expedition EL problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2022 Ford Expedition EL has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 0safety recalls
  • 11owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

11 complaints, against an average of 214 for the other 8 Ford Expedition EL model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2022 Ford Expedition EL?

The components named most often in the 11 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Forward Collision Avoidance2 (18.2%)
  2. Fuel/Propulsion System2 (18.2%)
  3. Lane Departure2 (18.2%)
  4. Steering2 (18.2%)
  5. Base1 (9.1%)
  6. Buckle1 (9.1%)
  7. Carry Handle1 (9.1%)
  8. Chest Clip1 (9.1%)

Fault codes 2022 Ford Expedition EL owners mention

Diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote in their complaints. Open a code to see what it meant on other cars and whether a recall names it.

Has the 2022 Ford Expedition EL been recalled?

NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Expedition EL as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.

What do 2022 Ford Expedition EL owners report?

10 of the 11 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

I was with my 5 year old daughter in my car and she almost got crushed in the 3rd row because the button got accidentally pressed when loading items in the trunk and the seat wouldn’t stop. I could’ve lost my daughter.
SeatsNHTSA complaint 11771288 · Oct 15, 2026
Pre-collision assist not available warning goes off non stop while driving.
Forward Collision AvoidanceNHTSA complaint 11770291 · Oct 10, 2026
“This vehicle is experiencing an intermittent complete loss of power while being operated. It has now happened multiple times, including twice within one week after the vehicle was in your shop for 30 days. I have children in this vehicle. I am requesting that this be treated as a safety-related defect and escalated to Ford engineering
Steering, Electrical System, EngineNHTSA complaint 11770082 · Oct 9, 2026
I would like to know when parts will be available to fix my recall please let me know thank you [XXX] or email [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Seat Belts, Structure, Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11765019 · Sep 17, 2026
Vehicle has roughly 64,000 miles on it. As we were actively driving, vehicle suddenly lost power and completely shut off. This was a sudden stall. Vehicle would not crank back up but starter would engage. Upon scanning the trouble codes, multiple codes came up in regard to the fuel pump issue that is currently under investigation. (P008A, P00C6, P0304) This issue poses a serious risk as while actively driving, could cause an accident and should be an active recall for this year make and model.
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11762677 · Sep 8, 2026
1. There was front suspension failure where the lower ball joint has separated, causing the steering knuckle and wheel assembly to detach and collapse while driving- yes it is available to inspect if done tomorrow 2. Driver could not control car, passengers and other cars on road in immediate danger. Car was swerving with loss of control 3 Independent service center looked-this should have not have happened. 4 No happened yesterday was going to bring to dealer after Ind looked at it 5. No warning
Steering, Suspension, WheelsNHTSA complaint 11758376 · Aug 20, 2026
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the HVAC air vent assemblies in my 2022 Ford Expedition. I have now had TWO separate vent directional-control/deflector handles break during normal use. The plastic attachment points are extremely thin and fragile and appear inadequate for a component specifically designed to be routinely adjusted. This does not appear to be an isolated incident. Broken HVAC vent controls/deflectors have been reported MULTIPLE times by Ford owners across various online Ford forums and owner discussions. The number of similar consumer reports raises concern…
Visibility/WiperNHTSA complaint 11757260 · Aug 16, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the transmission was sticking. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle received a software update; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11755911 · Aug 10, 2026
The ipma module which controls the lane keep assist has stopped working permanently. The dealership has quoted the cost to replace the ipma at over $1,000. The warning light stating that the front camera module and lane keep assist are unavailable appears each time the vehicle is started up.
Lane DepartureNHTSA complaint 11754394 · Aug 3, 2026
Summary of Safety Issues with Chicco Car Seat 1.) Magnetic Chest Clip Disassembly (October 2023) • At [XXX] old, my daughter disassembled the magnetic chest clip while seated in the car. • She placed a small part in her mouth, creating a choking hazard. • I was stranded until a replacement car seat could be brought. • I replaced the clip with a plastic version Chicco provided, but the original design posed a serious and unacceptable safety risk. 2.Child Unlocking Base Mechanism (April 2025) • My daughter is able to unlatch the seat from its base while rear-facing. • She does this repeatedly…
Carry Handle, Shell, Base, Chest Clip, Buckle, HarnessNHTSA complaint 11685775 · Sep 8, 2025

2022 Ford Expedition EL: questions owners ask

Is the 2022 Ford Expedition EL reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Expedition EL; the most common categories were forward collision avoidance (2, 18.2%), fuel/propulsion system (2, 18.2%), lane departure (2, 18.2%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year.

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Expedition EL?

Across 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are forward collision avoidance (18.2% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (18.2% of complaints), lane departure (18.2% of complaints), steering (18.2% of complaints), base (9.1% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2022 Ford Expedition EL have any recalls?

As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2022 Ford Expedition EL. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own Expedition EL

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2022 only. How these reports are made.

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