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Fuel systemPart report

2019 Ford Expedition Fuel system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
2%of 526 total for the year
Median mileage
47,850miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Ford Expedition, 2% of the 526 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,850 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.

“Followed semi into dealer service parking lot. Semi turned left so moved forward to join line of cars into service bay. While coming to stop, semi on left backed up and coming right for me. At my stopping, auto engine shut off turned off engine as was trying to shift to reverse. By time engine turned back on, acknowledged reverse, engaged reverse, responded to accelerator being pushed, gear engaged, the truck was about to hit me as driver did not see me. Luckily driver noticed and slammed on brakes. By this time, vehicle was still trying to move so if truck did not stop, I would have been hit. …”

NHTSA complaint #11339889, filed 2020-07, 12,700 miles

“Front fuel tank strap bolt came out causing the fuel tank to drop from the vehicle. The dealer found zero damage or any reason for the failure. The service writer tells me the probable cause was an assembly line issue where the bolt was not tight enough.”

NHTSA complaint #11221380, filed 2019-06, 2,540 miles

“My truck does this during, gears shifts 3-4- them 3,4,t complete gri g like people noise somewhere around 15 mph - 20 mph. Happens 80% of the time when I'm slowing down coming around a curve on a slight inclin, 5gear sounds like it's grinding in then it dowm shifts to 4th and slows down very fast..then downs hard shift with clunk upto 5th when speeding up after that slight turn . Seem to get worse after 95,500 miles”

NHTSA complaint #11541064, filed 2023-08

“In June 2024, my 2019 Ford Expedition experienced serious transmission and powertrain problems. Diagnostic testing identified catalyst efficiency codes (P0430), and I was given a repair estimate that included catalytic converter replacement. The vehicle also displayed repeated “Service Engine Soon” and “Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power” warnings. Because the vehicle became undrivable and the repair costs were unaffordable, I was forced to release it to auction in June 2024, resulting in a significant financial loss. …”

NHTSA complaint #11689464, filed 2025-09

“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25E070000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the transmission was slipping while driving and shifting into gear, and an unknown warning light was flashing. …”

NHTSA complaint #11701638, filed 2025-11, 105,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202513%
202423%
202346%
20221412%
2021146%
202051%
2019102%
201892%
2017206%
2016178%
20152213%
201322%
201243%
201146%
200927%
200896%
20073717%
2006248%
20056521%
2004238%
2003386%
2002216%
2001224%
2000192%
1999273%
1998283%
1997192%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
224 complaints
Seat belts
113 complaints
Engine
108 complaints
Other or unknown
48 complaints
Engine cooling
31 complaints
Air bags
25 complaints
Electrical system
17 complaints
Body and structure
16 complaints
Suspension
14 complaints
Vehicle speed control
14 complaints
Exterior lighting
9 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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