2019 Ford Expedition
Common Problems
Ranked from 205 federal NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Seat Belt Deployment Issues
77complaintsSafety riskOtherThe passenger seat belt retractor deploys inadvertedly or fails to extend properly, posing a safety risk.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
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Transmission Shifting Issues
51complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences hard, jerky, and delayed shifting, leading to loss of motive power and stalling.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V263000, 26V402000
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Engine Cam Phaser Failures
41complaintsHigh severityEngineThe cam phasers fail, causing abnormal engine sounds, hesitation, and reduced performance.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Seat Belt Pretensioner Malfunction
31complaintsSafety riskOtherThe seat belt pretensioner deploys unexpectedly without any collision or impact, causing injury and smoke.
$250–$700est. seat-belt component replacement · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
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Transmission Slipping and Stalling
11complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently slips, stalls, and fails to engage properly, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V263000, 26V402000
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Suspension Strut Failure
7complaintsHigh severitySuspensionFour struts on the vehicle have failed, leading to erratic handling and potential loss of control.
$500–$1,200est. strut/shock replacement (pair) · 2–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V773000
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Transmission Overheating and Limp Mode
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission overheats and enters limp mode, causing the vehicle to lose power and require immediate repair.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V263000, 26V402000
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Stop-Start System Failure
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe stop-start system intermittently fails to restart the engine, leaving the vehicle inoperable.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V886000
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Transmission Randomly Disengages During Acceleration
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission randomly disengages during acceleration, causing the vehicle to lose power and requiring a forced re-engagement.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V263000, 26V402000
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Transmission Rebuild and Replacement Issues
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe 10R80 transmission requires frequent rebuilds and replacements due to constant jerking, poor shifting, and delayed gear recognition.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 20V263000, 26V402000
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Coolant Leak
3complaintsLow severityOtherCoolant is leaking from the engine, causing the vehicle to overheat and potentially damaging the engine components.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
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Engine Knocking and Rattling
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces an abnormal knocking and rattling sound, especially upon starting, leading to engine vibration and shaking.
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Engine Stall at Idle
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls at idle, often due to stop-start system failure, causing inconvenience and potential safety risks.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 14
Forward Collision Avoidance System Failures
2complaintsHigh severityOtherThe forward collision avoidance system malfunctions, leading to rear-end collisions and non-deployment of airbags.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
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Suspension Bouncing Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe rear suspension bounces excessively, leading to a rough ride and potential loss of control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 19V773000
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.