2021 Ford Expedition
Common Problems
Ranked from 82 federal NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
18 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.
- 1
Transmission Jerky Shifting and Loss of Power
24complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission experiences jerky shifting and loss of power during acceleration, leading to hard shifts and a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V402000
- 2
Transmission Failure and Acceleration Issues
13complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission frequently fails and causes the vehicle to lose acceleration, resulting in hard shifting and delayed response to the gas pedal.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V402000
- 3
Transmission Malfunction Leading to Random Gear Disengagement
9complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose power and disengage randomly, posing a safety risk.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V402000
- 4
Recall Repairs Not Available
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe necessary parts for recall repairs are not available, causing delays and unresolved issues.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 5
Transmission Slipping and Hard Shifting
8complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission slips and hard shifts, causing the vehicle to hesitate and not accelerate properly.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V402000
- 6
Electrical System Malfunction
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system malfunctions, causing the vehicle to shut off during operation and issues with the backup camera and running board.
- 7
Unreliable Back Over Prevention System
7complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe back over prevention system, including the backup camera, malfunctions, causing safety hazards during reversing operations.
- 8
Fuel Pump Failure
5complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe fuel pump repeatedly fails, leaving the vehicle stranded in traffic lanes and potentially causing a crash.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Transmission Jerking and Lurching
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission jerks and lurches when shifting gears, causing the vehicle to lurch forward or backward.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V402000
- 10
Engine Malfunction During High Speed Driving
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine malfunctions at high speeds, causing the vehicle to lose power and experience rough shifting.
Related recall: 22V346000
- 11
Engine recall repair delays
4complaintsMedium severityEngineMultiple recalls for engine issues require unavailable parts, causing delays in repair.
Related recall: 22V346000
- 12
Check Engine Light and Catalytic Converter Issues
3complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe check engine light illuminates, and the catalytic converter malfunctions, leading to poor fuel efficiency and engine performance issues.
$900–$2,500est. catalytic converter replacement · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Engine Shutting Off During Operation
3complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly shuts off during operation, often accompanied by a message to shift to park and restart the engine.
Related recall: 22V346000
- 14
Transmission Slips or Fails to Engage Properly
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission slips or fails to engage properly, leading to random disengagement during acceleration.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V402000
- 15
Vehicle Accelerates Without Warning
3complaintsHigh severityOtherThe vehicle accelerates suddenly without warning, posing a safety risk to the driver and passengers.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 16
Vehicle Speed Control Issues
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe vehicle fails to maintain proper speed control, causing the tachometer to drop to zero and the vehicle to lose power.
Related recalls: 23V420000, 24V852000
- 17
Engine Corrosion or Design Flaw
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences corrosion or a design flaw, leading to unexpected failures and recalls.
Related recall: 22V346000
- 18
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle stalls at idle when the stop-start system malfunctions, requiring the driver to manually restart the engine.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
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.