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2016 Ford Expedition problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2016 Ford Expedition has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 3safety recalls
  • 217owner complaints
  • 8crash reports
  • 8fire reports
  • 5injuries reported

217 complaints, against an average of 191 for the other 14 Ford Expedition model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2016 Ford Expedition?

The components named most often in the 217 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Service Brakes48 (22.1%)
  2. Engine37 (17.1%)
  3. Power Train36 (16.6%)
  4. Electrical System33 (15.2%)
  5. Vehicle Speed Control20 (9.2%)
  6. Back Over Prevention19 (8.8%)
  7. Hydraulic17 (7.8%)
  8. Fuel/Propulsion System16 (7.4%)

What symptoms do 2016 Ford Expedition owners describe?

Found by reading the text of all 217 owner complaints. Tap a symptom for the answer, a real owner quote and any related recall.

Fault codes 2016 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 2016 Ford Expedition been recalled?

3 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · September 4, 2025 · Risk and fix

Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Visibility: Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System: Fan/Motor Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail. NHTSA campaign 22V648000 · August 26, 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. NHTSA campaign 22V150000 · March 11, 2022 · Risk and fix

Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

What do 2016 Ford Expedition owners report?

12 of the 217 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 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera would occasionally display a blank screen, while at other times a "Camera Not Available" warning message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers, where it was diagnosed that the rearview camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The rearview camera was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the rearview camera failure persisted after an unknown recall repair associated with…
Back Over PreventionNHTSA complaint 11760383 · Aug 28, 2026
My 2016 Expedition has the same 6R80 transmission as the Ford F150, for which there is a recall for the Lead Frame. My wife was driving the vehicle on the highway and the check engine light came on and the vehicle went into "limp mode" causing the vehicle to decelerate to approximately 35 mph. Needless to say, she almost caused several accidents as she tried to move to the shoulder at a very reduced speed. The code was P0715 and P0717 which is the Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor which is part of the lead frame in the transmission. As stated before, there was a recall on this issue with the F150 but…
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11759701 · Aug 26, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the blower motor functioned intermittently, turning on and off unexpectedly. The contact stated that the A/C functioned as intended during the cooler months but was intermittently inoperable in the warmer months, requiring that the wires that were overheating be repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System); however, the recall repair failed to fix the issue. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or…
Electrical System, VisibilityNHTSA complaint 11753086 · Jul 27, 2026
I am filing this complaint regarding an unresolved and potentially dangerous safety defect involving the rearview camera system on my Ford vehicle, which was presented to Wade Ford Auto Dealership and Service in Smyrna, Georgia for a rear camera recall repair. I brought my vehicle, a 2016 Ford Expedition, to Wade Ford for recall service related to the rearview camera. Wade Ford retained my vehicle for approximately one week. When I picked up the vehicle on or about [insert pickup date], I discovered that the rear camera issue had not been corrected. The rear camera image remains dark, unclear…
Electrical System, Lane DepartureNHTSA complaint 11743060 · Jun 9, 2026
My expedition started stuttering and the speedometer, started fluctuating speeds which would also cause my cruise control to turn off. Then the speedometer quit working altogether and so did the odometer. If I turned the truck off and restarted it, it would reset everything for a few miles then it would start all over again. I went to the Ford dealership and got it fixed. It cost 2500. Later doing research, I discovered this is a problem with this transmission and can be very dangerous as the truck can downshift dramatically which our did once. If I’ve been on ice or pulling my trailer, it…
Power TrainNHTSA complaint 11729539 · Apr 6, 2026
The failed components are called "cam phasers." It is a known problem with the Ford 3.5 Ecoboost Engine (that even Ford is aware of). The cam phasers can fail, causing the timing chain to fail at any moment. They rattle upon startup of a cold engine. The failure of the original engineering is causing owners of this vehicle, along with the F150 and others, to have to spend anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 in order to replace these. The problem has been confirmed by the Ford dealer. In order to visually examine the cam phasers, it requires something like 10+ hours to open the engine. You do not…
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11715780 · Feb 5, 2026
When merging on the highway in the rain the vehicle locked up on me and almost killed me. I could have been seriously injured I could not stop the car and it slid along the highway at high speeds . Luckily was able to get to the shoulder
Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11702577 · Dec 2, 2025
The vehicle stops accelerating randomly it’s been in the shop (Ford dealer) a few times and they are unable to pinpoint the issue. The warning lamps would come on after the vehicle fails to accelerate. It would lose power at any interval and coast until it’s fully stopped.
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11674952 · Jul 21, 2025
while driving on the highway my vehicle shut down and service lamp came on and while drifting tried to put transmission in neutral and restart but had to come to complete stop to restart engine in park. I was in third lane and had no warning before shut down and could not get to the shoulder. (almost got hit trying). I reported to the dealer and they said there was no fault codes stored. I was driving to work on a 4 lane street a week later and again it shut down without previous warning again and had to crash up onto the curb to get off street to again restart in park. dealer said again no…
Fuel/Propulsion SystemNHTSA complaint 11631393 · Dec 18, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, a burning odor was detected. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 22V648000 (Visibility, Electrical System). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the front blower motor connector and resistor needed to be replaced; however, the parts were not covered under the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the front blower motor connector was previously replaced; however, the failure…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System, VisibilityNHTSA complaint 11560650 · Dec 18, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop immediately. The contact activated the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle with brake master cylinder and brake booster failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with hydraulic control unit failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Service Brakes, HydraulicNHTSA complaint 11507846 · Feb 17, 2023
Wife driving 2016 Ford Exped with 61000 miles. Was driving on a remote road when the vehicle suddenly lost power and power train fault indicator came on. No cell service and no other traffic so no way to get help. Finally managed to restart which cleared the problem for now. Took the car to a Ford dealer immediately but code reader could find no fault. Dealer, however, said it is a throttle body malfunction and is not uncommon and will happen again. Now concerned about problem occurring on a freeway or other congested roadway. The sudden loss of power and resulting necessity to get off a busy…
Power Train, Vehicle Speed ControlNHTSA complaint 11425086 · Jul 16, 2021

2016 Ford Expedition: questions owners ask

Is the 2016 Ford Expedition reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Ford Expedition; the most common categories were service brakes (48, 22.1%), engine (37, 17.1%), power train (36, 16.6%). There are 3 safety recalls. 8 complaints mention a crash, 8 mention a fire, 5 injuries were reported.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Expedition?

Across 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are service brakes (22.1% of complaints), engine (17.1% of complaints), power train (16.6% of complaints), electrical system (15.2% of complaints), vehicle speed control (9.2% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2016 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Ford Expedition; the most recent (campaign 25V572000, 2025-09-04) concerns Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why does my 2016 Ford Expedition stall, lose power or shut off while driving?

30 of the 217 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Ford Expedition (13.8%) describe the engine stalling, losing power or shutting off while driving. One owner wrote: "While driving around 30 miles an hour, the vehicle lost power and all accelerator input did not work.. The tool light came on but the vehicle was unresponsive to any accelerator input. The vehicle came to a stop in the middle of an intersection." (NHTSA complaint 11481922, August 2022). 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 brakes feel soft, fail or make noise on my 2016 Ford Expedition?

18 of the 217 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Ford Expedition (8.3%) describe brakes feeling soft, failing, grinding or squealing. A related recall exists: campaign 22V150000 (service brakes, hydraulic: power assist). The fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. One owner wrote: "While driving, brake pedal suddenly went straight to the floor with no resistance and no braking. Took to Ford and found that brake master cylinder had failed catastrophically, just like F-series trucks which have been recalled." (NHTSA complaint 11449600, January 2022). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Why is the check engine light on in my 2016 Ford Expedition?

14 of the 217 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Ford Expedition (6.5%) describe the check engine light coming on. One owner wrote: "while operating vehicle on busy interstate bridge going uphill, engine seemed to lose power, check engine light came on along with another warning to read my owners' manual. Throttle response quit working. I was able to get to shoulder and shut off vehicle." (NHTSA complaint 11488692, October 2022). 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 the backup camera not work on my 2016 Ford Expedition?

13 of the 217 owner complaints NHTSA has on file for the 2016 Ford Expedition (6%) describe the rearview or backup camera failing or showing a blank screen. A related recall exists: campaign 25V572000 (back over prevention: sensing system: camera). The fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. One owner wrote: "2 separate ford dealerships have failed to solve my rear camera failure wasting about 12 hours of my time. The rear camera does fail to work quite often, but when in the dealer’s possession, they claim it’s working fine without showing any codes." (NHTSA complaint 11765135, September 2026). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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 2016 only. How these reports are made.

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