Here is every Ford Expedition model year we cover (2005–2024), ranked by our reliability verdict, with the owner-reported problems behind each one.
| Year | Verdict | Score | Top owner-reported problems | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Caution | 6 | Electrical and SYNC 4 infotainment glitches remain the most common refresh-era complaint.; Residual 10-speed shift-quality complaints continue at much lower volume after the mid-cycle refresh. | Full report ↗ |
| 2023 | Caution | 6 | Electrical and SYNC 4 infotainment glitches remain the most common refresh-era complaint.; Residual 10-speed shift-quality complaints continue at much lower volume after the mid-cycle refresh. | Full report ↗ |
| 2022 | Caution | 6 | An HVAC front blower-motor can overheat and has prompted a fire-risk recall on 2022 trucks.; Electrical and SYNC 4 infotainment glitches remain the most common refresh-era complaint.; Residual 10-speed shift-quality complaints continue at much lower volume after the mid-cycle refresh. | Full report ↗ |
| 2016 | Caution | 6 | Brake complaints (premature wear, booster/ABS concerns) rise across 2016–2017.; Early 3.5L EcoBoost V6 trucks (notably 2015) report premature spark-plug failure and limp-home power loss before later running improvements.; EcoBoost timing/cam-phaser rattle on cold start is reported on the twin-turbo V6. | Full report ↗ |
| 2014 | Caution | 6 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; VCT cam-phaser rattle and rough idle on the 5.4L 3-valve persist in early third-gen trucks, worsened by extended oil-change intervals. | Full report ↗ |
| 2013 | Caution | 6 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; VCT cam-phaser rattle and rough idle on the 5.4L 3-valve persist in early third-gen trucks, worsened by extended oil-change intervals. | Full report ↗ |
| 2012 | Caution | 6 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; VCT cam-phaser rattle and rough idle on the 5.4L 3-valve persist in early third-gen trucks, worsened by extended oil-change intervals. | Full report ↗ |
| 2011 | Caution | 6 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; VCT cam-phaser rattle and rough idle on the 5.4L 3-valve persist in early third-gen trucks, worsened by extended oil-change intervals. | Full report ↗ |
| 2010 | Caution | 6 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; VCT cam-phaser rattle and rough idle on the 5.4L 3-valve persist in early third-gen trucks, worsened by extended oil-change intervals. | Full report ↗ |
| 2009 | Caution | 6 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; VCT cam-phaser rattle and rough idle on the 5.4L 3-valve persist in early third-gen trucks, worsened by extended oil-change intervals. | Full report ↗ |
| 2021 | Caution | 5 | The 10-speed (10R80) automatic is the defining fourth-generation defect: harsh and erratic shifting, hard downshift clunks, hesitation, slipping and occasional power loss; PCM reflashes often do not fully resolve it, and a class action covers the 10R80.; 3.5L EcoBoost engine complaints, cam-phaser rattle, coolant/oil concerns and limp-mode events, accompany the early fourth-gen trucks.; Electrical and SYNC infotainment glitches are a recurring early fourth-gen complaint. | Full report ↗ |
| 2020 | Caution | 5 | The 10-speed (10R80) automatic is the defining fourth-generation defect: harsh and erratic shifting, hard downshift clunks, hesitation, slipping and occasional power loss; PCM reflashes often do not fully resolve it, and a class action covers the 10R80.; 3.5L EcoBoost engine complaints, cam-phaser rattle, coolant/oil concerns and limp-mode events, accompany the early fourth-gen trucks.; Electrical and SYNC infotainment glitches are a recurring early fourth-gen complaint. | Full report ↗ |
| 2018 | Caution | 5 | The 10-speed (10R80) automatic is the defining fourth-generation defect: harsh and erratic shifting, hard downshift clunks, hesitation, slipping and occasional power loss; PCM reflashes often do not fully resolve it, and a class action covers the 10R80.; 3.5L EcoBoost engine complaints, cam-phaser rattle, coolant/oil concerns and limp-mode events, accompany the early fourth-gen trucks.; Seat-belt and restraint complaints cluster on 2019 trucks, including front seat-belt pretensioner concerns. | Full report ↗ |
| 2017 | Caution | 5 | Reports of sudden power-steering-assist loss while driving on 2017 trucks, which can make the vehicle hard to control.; Brake complaints (premature wear, booster/ABS concerns) rise across 2016–2017.; Early 3.5L EcoBoost V6 trucks (notably 2015) report premature spark-plug failure and limp-home power loss before later running improvements. | Full report ↗ |
| 2015 | Caution | 5 | Early 3.5L EcoBoost V6 trucks (notably 2015) report premature spark-plug failure and limp-home power loss before later running improvements.; EcoBoost timing/cam-phaser rattle on cold start is reported on the twin-turbo V6.; Electrical and SYNC/module faults are the single largest 2017 complaint category. | Full report ↗ |
| 2008 | Caution | 5 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; 6-speed (6R80, 2009+) automatic can exhibit torque-converter shudder and occasional harsh shifts; powertrain is the leading complaint category across 2012–2014.; Frame/underbody and body-structure corrosion reports, most prominent on 2008 trucks. | Full report ↗ |
| 2007 | Caution | 5 | 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection and two-piece-plug break-in-head risk carries through the early third-generation V8 trucks; verify plug-service history before purchase.; Frame/underbody and body-structure corrosion reports, most prominent on 2008 trucks.; Launch-year (2007–2008) brake complaints, including premature wear and master-cylinder/booster issues. | Full report ↗ |
| 2005 | Caution | 5 | 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 spark-plug problems: the original two-piece plugs can seize and snap off in the cylinder head during removal, and short/soft head threads have allowed plug blow-out, an expensive cylinder-head repair when service history is unknown.; Variable cam timing (VCT) phaser wear on the 5.4L 3-valve causes rattle, rough idle and cam-position sensor codes, aggravated by dirty oil and low hot-idle oil pressure.; Fuel-system and stalling complaints (fuel pump driver module corrosion/failure) on second-generation trucks. | Full report ↗ |
| 2019 | Caution | 4 | The 10-speed (10R80) automatic is the defining fourth-generation defect: harsh and erratic shifting, hard downshift clunks, hesitation, slipping and occasional power loss; PCM reflashes often do not fully resolve it, and a class action covers the 10R80.; 3.5L EcoBoost engine complaints, cam-phaser rattle, coolant/oil concerns and limp-mode events, accompany the early fourth-gen trucks.; Electrical and SYNC infotainment glitches are a recurring early fourth-gen complaint. | Full report ↗ |
| 2006 | Caution | 4 | 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 spark-plug problems: the original two-piece plugs can seize and snap off in the cylinder head during removal, and short/soft head threads have allowed plug blow-out, an expensive cylinder-head repair when service history is unknown.; Variable cam timing (VCT) phaser wear on the 5.4L 3-valve causes rattle, rough idle and cam-position sensor codes, aggravated by dirty oil and low hot-idle oil pressure.; Fuel-system and stalling complaints (fuel pump driver module corrosion/failure) on second-generation trucks. | Full report ↗ |
2024 carries low complaint volume and the matured fourth-gen drivetrain; a spacious, powerful, tech-rich hauler, the chief downsides are fuel and ownership costs rather than reliability.
2023 is among the cleanest Expedition years by complaint volume, with the refreshed 10-speed much better behaved; a roomy, capable full-size SUV whose main drawback is high running costs.
2022's mid-cycle refresh sharply cut complaint volume; an HVAC front-blower overheat/fire recall is the headline item, but shift quality and overall reliability improve over 2019–2021.
2021 continues the 10-speed shift-quality complaints (and a shifting-related recall) at lower volume than 2019–2020; a capable, tech-rich hauler with a drivetrain caveat.
2020 still shows widespread 10-speed shifting complaints (its single largest powertrain-complaint year) despite ongoing software fixes; spacious, powerful and well-equipped, but transmission behavior is the watch-item.
2019 carries the heaviest complaint load of the fourth generation, widespread 10-speed harsh-shift and hesitation reports plus seat-belt and engine concerns; excellent space and capability undercut by drivetrain reliability.
2018 launched the aluminum-body fourth generation with the 10-speed automatic whose harsh, erratic shifting becomes the defining complaint; far more refined and powerful, but a first-year 10-speed to approach with caution.
2017 closed the third generation with the most complaints of its EcoBoost years, including power-steering-assist-loss reports plus brake and electrical issues; capable but the highest-risk gen-3 year.
2016 is among the better-reviewed third-gen EcoBoost years, though brake and electrical complaints persist; strong power and towing offset by high running costs.
2015 introduced the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 and 6-speed; early EcoBoost trucks report premature spark-plug failure and limp-home power loss plus electrical gremlins, a transitional year to vet carefully.
2014 is the last and most-sorted 5.4L 3-valve year before the EcoBoost switch; low complaints and a known-quantity drivetrain, verify plug history and expect high fuel/running costs.
2013 is a refined late 5.4L year with low complaint volume; the known spark-plug/cam-phaser risk and poor fuel economy are the trade-offs for strong space and towing.
2012 pairs the mature 5.4L V8 with the 6-speed automatic; some transmission-shudder reports but overall a low-complaint, capable hauler, mind the spark-plug service.
2011 continues the settled 5.4L 3-valve drivetrain with modest complaint volume; verify spark-plug history and budget for high fuel and repair costs.
2010 is a low-complaint mature 5.4L year; spark-plug service and thirsty fuel economy are the main caveats on an otherwise capable, spacious full-size SUV.
2009 is one of the cleaner third-gen years by complaint volume; the 5.4L 3-valve spark-plug/cam-phaser risk remains, but the truck is otherwise a durable, well-sorted hauler with high running costs.
2008 adds frame/underbody and brake complaints on top of the carryover 5.4L 3-valve engine concerns; a solid family hauler if the plug service and rust are checked.
2007 opened the third generation still on the 5.4L 3-valve V8 (spark-plug and cam-phaser risk) with launch-year brake, tire and fuel complaints; roomy and capable, but service history matters.
2006 carries the heaviest engine-complaint load of the second generation (5.4L 3-valve spark-plug ejection, cam-phaser wear, fail-safe-mode shutdowns); capable tow rig but one of the years to approach most cautiously.
2005 launched the 5.4L 3-valve Triton V8 whose two-piece spark plugs can seize and snap in the head, alongside cam-phaser, fuel and electrical complaints; a durable body-on-frame hauler, but verify plug-service history and expect high running costs.
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