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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2018 Ford Expedition Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%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 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Ford Expedition, 2% of the 383 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, water started to enter through the instrument panel. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tracks on the moon roof had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the moon roof was re-sealed as a temporary fix. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was concerned that the failure would reoccur. …”

NHTSA complaint #11516283, filed 2023-04, 51,271 miles

“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that he had taken the vehicle to the dealer on four separate occasions due to moisture leaking from the panoramic sunroof. Due to the failure, the roof headliner needed to be replaced a second time. The contact stated that the panoramic sunroof had never been used and had remained covered. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11531774, filed 2023-07, 20,000 miles

“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

“Suspected Safety Defect – Windshield Wiper System Effected Vehicle Information Vehicle 1 - 2018 Ford Expedition MAX Vehicle 2 - 2017 Ford F-350 SuperCrew 4x4 Description of Defect Both vehicles experienced the same windshield wiper failure. The wipers gradually slowed, became sluggish, and eventually stopped working during normal use. Available repair information and owner reports indicate the likely cause is corrosion and seizure of the wiper pivot shafts and linkage, which overloads the motor and leads to failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11748093, filed 2026-07

“Panoramic sunroof stuck in open position. Will not close without multiple failed attempts. When closing the sunroof makes a cracking and grinding noise. This issue has been identified by Ford, however my VIN does not currently fall under the open recall. Therefore, Ford will not cover the repair. Details of existing recall are below… Ford TSB 18-2374 Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. …”

NHTSA complaint #11501305, filed 2023-01

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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202619%
202538%
202479%
202369%
202298%
20212310%
2020133%
201961%
201892%
20173410%
2016126%
20151912%
201434%
201333%
201134%
201059%
2009414%
200896%
2007167%
200652%
2005113%
2004155%
2003386%
200231%
2001448%
2000728%
199912313%
1998617%
1997445%

Other parts of the 2018 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
149 complaints
Engine
100 complaints
Electrical system
34 complaints
Other or unknown
32 complaints
Suspension
26 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Exterior lighting
25 complaints
Brakes
15 complaints
Vehicle speed control
15 complaints
Seat belts
14 complaints
Body and structure
13 complaints
Fuel 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 29, 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