What are the common problems with the 2025 Ford Expedition?

The biggest complaint groups are forward collision avoidance and unknown or other, then steering and brakes. See the problems section above.

Does the 2025 Ford Expedition have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data shows recalls for this model year. The Recalls section lists each one.

What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Ford Expedition?

See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.

Is the 2025 Ford Expedition reliable?

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file. Those are unverified reports, so read the problems and verdict sections for context.

Is the 2025 the best year for the Expedition?

See the by-year comparison section on this page. It puts each year side by side.

2025 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Expedition^[1]. The same year also shows 6 recalls, which are listed further down the page^[2].

38owner complaints^[1]

6recalls^[2]

18–19MPG combined (EPA)^[3]

5★NHTSA overall rating^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the NHTSA reports, biggest first.

Forward Collision Avoidance. 8 complaints^[5]. Owners describe warning lights flashing on the dash, then the brakes grabbing hard on their own or barely responding. Some also describe the driver assist system acting up.
Unknown Or Other. 8 complaints^[6]. These reports do not fit a single named part, so we leave them without a theme.
Steering. 7 complaints^[7]. In the stories we read, owners describe a shake that shows up at highway speed and stays after dealer visits. Others describe a rear end that keeps bouncing after bumps.
Brakes. 6 complaints^[8]. Owners describe a pedal that sinks without slowing the vehicle enough, and a vehicle that rolled away while parked.
Electrical System. 6 complaints^[9]. We have no story sample for this group, so see the NHTSA reports for details.
Seats. 6 complaints^[10]. Owners describe metal badges on the seat backs that catch and pull long hair. One owner describes a second row seat that does not latch reliably.
Power Train. 5 complaints^[11]. We have no story sample for this group.
Wheels. 4 complaints^[12]. We have no story sample for this group.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Expedition is necessarily included.

Exterior Lighting › Headlights (26V606), September 2026. About 41,748 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights (26V104), February 2026. About 4,381,878 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, reduced visibility. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module (25V823), December 2025. About 679 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software (25V488), July 2025. About 312,120 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, reduced braking, loss of power. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[16]
Air Bags › Frontal (25V439), June 2025. About 171 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[17]
Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication (25V198), March 2025. About 4,356 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire, a crash, stalling. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[18]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Expedition 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[3]	16 / 24 / 19	$3,550
Expedition 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive^[19]	15 / 22 / 18	$3,700

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
SUV 4WD^[4]	5	5	5	3	20.4%
SUV RWD^[20]	5	5	5	3	23.7%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine	Horsepower
2025 Ford Expedition with 3.5L 6-cylinder^[21]	380 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
EXPEDITION 4DR SUV^[22]	210 in	80 in	78 in	122 in	5,668 lb
EXPEDITION MAX 4DR SUV^[23]	222 in	80 in	78 in	131 in	5,794 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Expedition model year. The 2025 is highlighted^[2].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1997	853	7
1998	836	5
1999	946	5
2000	890	7
2001	578	6
2002	340	2
2003	615	1
2004	297	0
2005	315	0
2006	299	2
2007	215	2
2008	146	3
2009	28	1
2010	58	0
2011	71	0
2012	118	3
2013	92	0
2014	72	0
2015	164	3
2016	217	3
2017	357	4
2018	382	14
2019	518	11
2020	425	18
2021	238	12
2022	116	12
2023	65	8
2024	78	7
2025	38	6
2026	10	2

NHTSA's counts for the Expedition show 38 complaints and 6 recalls for 2025^[2]. Among the 31 model years listed, 3 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 27 have more^[2]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 1999 (946)^[2]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Expedition?

These are unverified reports sent to NHTSA, so they show what owners are raising and not how often it happens^[1]. The braking and collision avoidance reports stand out because they include crashes^[5]^[8]. The steering group centers on a shake that owners say the dealer did not cure^[7]. The seat badge issue is annoying but looks minor next to the others^[10]. If you are shopping for one, check the recall list on this page and ask the dealer about open work^[2].

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Ford Expedition?: The biggest complaint groups are forward collision avoidance and unknown or other, then steering and brakes^[5]^[6]^[7]^[8]. See the problems section above.
Does the 2025 Ford Expedition have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data shows recalls for this model year^[2]. The Recalls section lists each one.
What is the gas mileage of the 2025 Ford Expedition?: See the fuel economy section on this page. It is built from EPA data.
Is the 2025 Ford Expedition reliable?: NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file^[1]. Those are unverified reports, so read the problems and verdict sections for context.
Is the 2025 the best year for the Expedition?: See the by-year comparison section on this page. It puts each year side by side.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Ford Expedition

2003 615 complaints, 1 recall
2014 72 complaints, 0 recalls
2016 217 complaints, 3 recalls
2017 357 complaints, 4 recalls
2018 382 complaints, 14 recalls
2020 425 complaints, 18 recalls
2025 this page
2026 10 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Ford Expedition

Other Ford models from 2025

2025 Ford Escape 31 complaints, 10 recalls
2025 Ford Explorer 108 complaints, 22 recalls
2025 Ford F150 128 complaints, 16 recalls
2025 Ford Maverick 50 complaints, 12 recalls
2025 Ford Ranger 44 complaints, 13 recalls
2025 Ford Bronco Sport 39 complaints, 7 recalls

All Ford models

Similar cars from 2025: suvs

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe 50 complaints, 1 recall
2025 Chevrolet Traverse 185 complaints, 0 recalls
2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee 120 complaints, 5 recalls
2025 Lincoln Aviator 18 complaints, 15 recalls
2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class 3 complaints, 2 recalls
2025 Nissan Armada 21 complaints, 2 recalls

All suvs we cover

Facts and sources

NHTSA has 38 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Ford Expedition (4 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Ford Expedition model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Expedition 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 20.4%. NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (2 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
8 complaints name the unknown or other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the steering component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the brakes component group (3 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the seats component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
5 complaints name the power train component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
4 complaints name the wheels component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 26V606, filed September 22, 2026: Exterior Lighting › Headlights. NHTSA recall database
Recall 26V104, filed February 20, 2026: Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V823, filed December 1, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V488, filed July 25, 2025: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V439, filed June 27, 2025: Air Bags › Frontal. NHTSA recall database
Recall 25V198, filed March 28, 2025: Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil / Lubrication. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Expedition 4WD, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic (S10), Regular, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 23.7%. NHTSA vehicle records
EPA Test Car List, 2025 Ford Expedition with 3.5L 6-cylinder: rated 380 hp. www.epa.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EXPEDITION 4DR SUV: length 210 in, width 80 in, height 78 in, wheelbase 122 in, curb weight 5,668 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, EXPEDITION MAX 4DR SUV: length 222 in, width 80 in, height 78 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 5,794 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2025 Ford Expedition: problems, recalls and fuel economy