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2012 Ford Expedition Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
8%of 118 total for the year
Median mileage
53,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Ford Expedition, 8% of the 118 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“This has happened now a few times: the speedometer has dropped 0, vehicle begins jerking forward and loses speed. I pulled over several times hoping the issue would correct itself. Eventually the pic of a wrench and service engine light appeared on the dashboard all of which disappeared once I turned the engine off and re-started it. The transmission flush has been done and the recall for the transmission downshifting has also been addressed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11255795, filed 2019-09, 103,000 miles

“While driving with my four children the vehicle will down shift all of a sudden while traveling down the freeway. Brought it to the dealership and was told it was not under warranty they said to call the Ford 1-800 #. Called 1-800 # and was told that it was not on the recall yet. So I am expected to pay for a repair which could be placed on a recall list. The diagnosis was the lead frame and the same issues as the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10924607, filed 2016-11, 10 miles

“On 07/24/2017 I had contacted NHTSA to confirm that a recall had been placed on my 2012 Ford Expedition due to some issues I was experiencing . I was provided the contact number for the manufacture for resolution. On 07/24 andy mohr Ford lincoln, plainfield, in was contacted and an 07:30 am appt. Was made for that following morning to perform the 16s19 which only took about 20 minutes from the time of checking in, 07/25. I was very worried about my drive to the dealership as the speedometer immediately dropped to 0, vehicle began jerking forward and lost of speed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11010644, filed 2017-07, 114,477 miles

“Paint blisters are starting to appear on rear lift gate. Dealer has indicated that this is not rust but corrosion due to the aluminium material that the lift gate is made of and poor prep work or contamination from the factory paint. They indicated that they have seen this before and it will most likely continue until the lift gate is repainted. They also told me the hood may also have this issue in the future since it is also aluminum. A car that is three years old and garage kept should not have blistering paint. My other vehicle is over 10 years old and besides chips the paint is fine.”

NHTSA complaint #10731043, filed 2015-06, 53,000 miles

“My vehicle suddenly shifted downward, my gas pedal had no effect, my speedometer stopped working and my fuel and tire sensor lights came on. This happened multiple times on my drive this morning and would have caused an accident if I was being tailgated.”

NHTSA complaint #11467696, filed 2022-06

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026436%
2025821%
20241823%
20231422%
20222017%
20213113%
20206215%
2019489%
2018328%
20174111%
2016209%
20151811%
201446%
20131213%
2012108%
2011811%
2010712%
2009311%
2008118%
2007147%
2006155%
200541%
2004114%
2003224%
200272%
2001203%
2000243%
1999293%
1998213%
1997202%

Other parts of the 2012 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
64 complaints
Electrical system
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
18 complaints
Body and structure
15 complaints
Engine
12 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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