Used Ford Expedition: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 1,666 complaints across these 9 years; the 2019 drew the most.

Choose a model year

Problems that follow the Expedition from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026	Total
Transmission	133	192	233	94	14	8	5			679
Electrical	22	10	21	19	17	13	12	4		118
Engine	83	96	14	25	3	2				223
Seat belts	6	56	17			2				81
Wipers and visibility			8	20	4	5	4	2		43
Steering								4	3	7

Expedition generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

Fifth generation
2025–now
- 2025first year
- 2026
Fourth generation
2018–2024

Mileages where Expedition problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileage	Problem	Year
715–4,000 miles	Early axle and transmission defects	2024
19,000–40,000 miles	Liftgate spoiler damaging roof	2022
20,000–46,000 miles	Leaking struts and shocks	2018
30,000–45,000 miles	Leaking struts and shocks	2019
31,000–43,000 miles	Harsh or skipped transmission shifts	2021
38,094–60,020 miles	Transmission slipping and harsh shifts	2020
40,000–80,000 miles	Transmission harsh shifting, power loss	2019
43,000–95,000 miles	Sudden fuel pump failure	2021
50,000–80,000 miles	Cam phaser cold-start rattle	2019
55,700–95,000 miles	Transmission slipping and neutral drops	2018
65,000–66,000 miles	Seat belt locking or retractor failure	2020
67,000–94,000 miles	Transmission failure, CDF drum	2021
70,000–100,500 miles	Cam phaser startup rattle	2018
90,000–93,672 miles	Seat belt pretensioner self-deploying	2019

Every Expedition recall to confirm

45 recalls cover the Expeditionyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 16 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.