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2018 Ford Expedition Equipment Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
1%of 383 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 2018 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Air conditioning unit has failed and after further investigation there is metal found in compressor which forces a full replacement of the AC unit. After further investigation (online forums and discussion with dealerships) this is not uncommon. The compressors are faulty and for a 5 year old car to find metal and replace air conditioning issues multiple times in past few years.”

NHTSA complaint #11471912, filed 2022-06

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the retractable running board failed to open or close intermittently. The contact stated that while stepping on the running board to exit the driver's side door, the running board inadvertently started to close. The contact stated that his foot was caught, and he had to struggle to remove his foot. The contact stated that he sustained no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis or repairs. …”

NHTSA complaint #11431051, filed 2021-08, 50,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202411%
202233%
201821%
201741%
201652%
201322%
201012%
200843%
200742%
200662%
200521%
200452%
200371%
200241%
2001163%
2000243%
1999141%
1998192%
1997212%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
149 complaintsEngine
100 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsOther or unknown
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsFuel system
9 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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