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2013 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
11%of 92 total for the year
Median mileage
78,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the engine of the 2013 Ford Expedition, 11% of the 92 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,500 miles.

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.

“The number four spark plug issue with the 5.4l v8 engine and phaser caused my engine to fail. This is the second Ford vehicle that I have owned that this happened to and Ford has done nothing to resolve this long known issue with the phasers and number four spark plugs. Please help small business owners who depend on vehicles. Ford needs to either pay for replacement motors or something. I spent $5000 on a new motor and Ford told me it is a known issue and to contact your agency as it is under investigation.”

NHTSA complaint #11231252, filed 2019-07, 85,000 miles

“While driving at a high speed (highways, interstate, etc) the vehicle stutters - almost like an extreme downshift. Dealer performed a lead frame recall repair to the transmission but the vehicle continues to do it. It causes extreme anxiety to the driver and passenger, especially when it happens in the middle of nowhere .”

NHTSA complaint #11306271, filed 2020-01, 90,000 miles

“Several stalls followed by crank no start conditions over several months with no associated check engine light, code p0627 while vehicle in motion. 4m auto service center abilene tx performed fuse 27 relocation to fuse 73 accomplished. Vehicle returned to service. Several stalls followed by crank no start conditions over several months with no associated check engine light, code p0627 while vehicle in motion. Code cleared, vehicle returned to service. Stalled followed by crank no start conditions with check engine light, codes p025a, u0109 and p0627 while vehicle stationary. …”

NHTSA complaint #11299740, filed 2020-01, 102,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and lost motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the short block was replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that during the failure the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed with abnormal sounds coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the long block needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11475011, filed 2022-07, 49,127 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 73 MPH with the cruise control activated, the service indicator suddenly illuminated and the vehicle lost power and reduced speed. The driver coasted to the side of the road and stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10956209, filed 2017-02, 32,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202538%
202456%
202369%
2022119%
20215724%
20205112%
201910821%
201810026%
20173811%
20163717%
20153119%
20141014%
20131011%
20121210%
20111115%
201047%
200927%
200853%
20072110%
20068729%
20055718%
20042910%
2003447%
2002278%
2001153%
2000283%
1999263%
1998162%
1997111%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
43 complaints
Other or unknown
12 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology