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2013 Ford Expedition problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2013 Ford Expedition has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 0safety recalls
- 92owner complaints
- 3crash reports
- 3fire reports
- 4injuries reported
92 complaints, against an average of 199 for the other 14 Ford Expedition model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2013 Ford Expedition?
The components named most often in the 92 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
What symptoms do 2013 Ford Expedition owners describe?
Found by reading the text of all 92 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.
- Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Ford Expedition?11 owners · 12%
- Why does my 2013 Ford Expedition stall, lose power or shut off while driving?5 owners · 5.4%
- Why does my 2013 Ford Expedition transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?3 owners · 3.3%
- What causes clunking or suspension noise in the 2013 Ford Expedition?3 owners · 3.3%
- Why do the tires wear fast or the tire pressure light come on in my 2013 Ford Expedition?3 owners · 3.3%
Fault codes 2013 Ford Expedition 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 2013 Ford Expedition been recalled?
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2013 Ford Expedition as of November 2, 2026. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN before you rely on this.
What do 2013 Ford Expedition owners report?
12 of the 92 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.
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally. The speedometer was fluctuating, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the parents' residence. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage). The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and steer it back into the correct lane. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of…
2013 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4 engine. The vehicle was purchased new with an extended warranty with all services performed by Ford dealer. On or about [XXX], with no warning or indication of problem the vehicle experienced what was determined to be a catastrophic internal engine failure, with only 93840 miles. The engine problems were known by Ford Motor Company as replacement engines had design changes and modifications. The engine failure resulted in an immediate stop, which occurred on a 4-lane state road with a fifty-five MPH limit. Fortunately, no vehicles were in close proximity at the…
2/13/19- Ford Issued Recall on 2013 Ford Expedition for OSS failure and downshift 2/20/19- I go to the Preston Ford Mazda dealership, Maryland. I view and test drive a 2013 Ford Expedition, during the test drive the RPMs ran high on the Expedition and it felt sluggish and “off” crossing a road, and at one point it jumped, and the wrench symbol came on as we were returning. My concern was shrugged off by my salesman, as he said ‘maybe Fords are just like that’. As we returned, and had the issue with the wrench symbol, salesman advised me “ well when you came and interrupted as they were just…
When driving veh wrench light came on veh jerks and drops down to first gear rpm and speed gauges go out for second had to pull over cut veh off and cut it back on to get it home this happened several times took it to the closes shop they said it the transmission speed sensor loosing connection with the computer.
The contact owned a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the front passenger's side tire blew out, and she lost control of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle crashed into an embankment, and the vehicle stopped. The contact stated that the front grill and the bumpers detached due to the impact. The contact stated that the driver's side and the passenger's side roof air bags were deployed; however, the front driver's side air bag failed to deploy, causing the contact to hit her face and her head against the steering wheel. The contact…
The contact owned a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling in the daughter's driveway, a mist was present coming from the vents, and moments later the horn activated and flames were seem coming from under the front passenger side dashboard. Flames quickly engulfed the vehicle and the fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed. No injuries were reported. A fire and police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The…
Since more than 18 months, we have the known intermittent problem described in TSB [XXX], where all of a sudden the wrench appears, speedometer drops to zero and car can't change gear anymore. Sometimes going to manual gears works, sometimes car needs to be stopped, locked and completely shut down several times for the problem to go away. Before turning off, error P0720 appears (as described in TSB [XXX]). Car taken to garage in January 2023 where it was for 3 weeks. Technicians drove it for 11 miles (!) and could not reproduce the problem so could not do the required work ie changing the…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the short block was replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that during the failure the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed with abnormal sounds coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the…
SEVERAL STALLS FOLLOWED BY CRANK NO START CONDITIONS OVER SEVERAL MONTHS WITH NO ASSOCIATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P0627 WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. 4M AUTO SERVICE CENTER ABILENE TX PERFORMED FUSE 27 RELOCATION TO FUSE 73 ACCOMPLISHED. VEHICLE RETURNED TO SERVICE. SEVERAL STALLS FOLLOWED BY CRANK NO START CONDITIONS OVER SEVERAL MONTHS WITH NO ASSOCIATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODE P0627 WHILE VEHICLE IN MOTION. CODE CLEARED, VEHICLE RETURNED TO SERVICE. STALLED FOLLOWED BY CRANK NO START CONDITIONS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, CODES P025A, U0109 AND P0627 WHILE VEHICLE STATIONARY. 4M AUTO SERVICE…
TODAY AS I WAS DRIVING ON PERRY RD ABOUT TO TURN ONTO FM 1960 RD E. WHEN I STARTED TO ACCELERATE TO TURN, MY TRANSMISSION DOWN SHIFTED WHILE I'M DRIVING AT ABOUT 15 MILES AN HOUR INSTEAD OF GOING UP AND JERKED MY CAR PRETTY GOOD. I LET GO OF THE GAS PEDAL FOR A SECOND, THEN TRIED AGAIN SLOWLY. THE CAR STARTED TO JERK AS IF IT WAS STRUGGLING TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. IT DID AFTER ABOUT 10 SECONDS. THEN THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED DOWN TO 0 AND MY DIGITAL FUEL INFORMATION THAT'S DISPLAYED ON MY DASH DOTTED OUT AND A SCREWDRIVER ICON FLASHED FOR A FEW TIMES. THE CAR THEN STARTED TO MOVE SMOOTHLY, BUT…
REPLACED SWAY BAR LINKS THREE TIMES ON BOTH SIDES
2013 Ford Expedition: questions owners ask
Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Expedition; the most common categories were power train (43, 46.7%), electrical system (10, 10.9%), engine (10, 10.9%). There are no safety recalls listed for this model year. 3 complaints mention a crash, 3 mention a fire, 4 injuries were reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Ford Expedition?
Across 92 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (46.7% of complaints), electrical system (10.9% of complaints), engine (10.9% of complaints), vehicle speed control (7.6% of complaints), suspension (5.4% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2013 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
As of November 2026, NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2013 Ford Expedition. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Why is the check engine light on in my 2013 Ford Expedition?
11 of the 92 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition (12%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "I have been having random transmission issues. Its wanting to start off in a high gear. Check engine light comes on. A wrench in the digital display. Speedometer quits working. Sometimes it wont shift, and idles way up by itself." (NHTSA complaint 11575008, March 2024). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2013 Ford Expedition stall, lose power or shut off while driving?
5 of the 92 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition (5.4%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving the vehicle stalls and stays in first gear before launching forward. it also will affect the dashboard gages. they will randomly shut off and/or flash different sensors." (NHTSA complaint 11183942, March 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why does my 2013 Ford Expedition transmission jerk, shudder or shift hard?
3 of the 92 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition (3.3%) describe harsh, jerky or delayed transmission shifting or shuddering. One owner wrote: "Upon braking at high speeds such as 65 mph exiting the interstate, the. steering wheel would shudder violently, therefore in january 2016 at 39,416 miles, had front brakes and rotors replaced prior to driving in the rocky mountains of colorado." (NHTSA complaint 10925571, November 2016). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
What causes clunking or suspension noise in the 2013 Ford Expedition?
3 of the 92 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition (3.3%) describe suspension clunks, worn parts or air suspension failures. One owner wrote: "Left front strut failed losing charge and causing unsafe steering and suspension movement with less than 31k miles. right rear strut failed shortly after. ford states this is a known safety issue but no recall." (NHTSA complaint 10816811, December 2015). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Why do the tires wear fast or the tire pressure light come on in my 2013 Ford Expedition?
3 of the 92 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition (3.3%) describe tire wear, blowouts or tire pressure warnings. One owner wrote: "As i was driving on the highway, the speedometer stopped operating and fuel info malfunctioned. the tpms sensor light came on as well. i turned the car off and back on to find it was all working again." (NHTSA complaint 11220133, June 2019). If it happens to your car, check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls and report the problem to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations.
Check your own Expedition
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 2013 only. How these reports are made.