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2022 Ford Expedition Problems

Compared with other Ford Expedition years

More complaints than typical for this model

75/100 1.8× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
117filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
30,000miles, 26 complaints with mileage
Recalls
12campaigns on record
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 4 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.5L 6-cyl RWD · 17 city / 23 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2022 Ford Expedition (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2022 Expedition most often report electrical and infotainment problems — blank center displays, sudden loss of instrument panel functions, and bursts of very loud static from the speakers — along with driver-assistance warnings related to the front camera and blind spot systems. A separate group of reports describes drivability problems: harsh or delayed shifting in the 10-speed transmission, and fuel pump failures that cause stalling or loss of power. Many complaints also reference open recalls for the low-pressure fuel pump and front brake lines, sometimes with parts not yet available.

  1. Transmission and drivetrain

    Harsh or delayed transmission shifting

    • 13 complaints (11%)
    • median 25,000 mi at 2.9 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2022–2026

    Owners describe clunking, hesitation, or a several-second delay in acceleration after shifting from reverse to drive or from a stop. Others report violent hard downshifts and harsh shifting that feels like the vehicle loses momentum, especially when the transmission is cold. Complaints mention software updates, fluid changes, and in some cases torque converter or transmission replacement without a lasting cure. Reported from about 20,000 miles to well over 100,000 miles, frequently described as worse when the vehicle is cold.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Drive the vehicle from a cold start and include low-speed stop-and-go and reverse-to-drive shifts. Ask whether any transmission software updates or repairs have been done.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Transmission randomly hard down shifts erratically. It feels like i lose control of the vehicle. Shifting is so violent, it's like I were driving over a man hole with a missing cover. These are under normal operating conditions. Not towing, not hard braking. Not extreme cold or hot climate. There are no warning laps on the dash board. This issue has been reviewed at 2 different FORD dealer / repair shops. The first location changed the transmission fluid. The second one changed the transmission torque converter. Documentation can be provided. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11734256, filed 2026-04

    “While transmission is cold. You can start to back up into the street and will come to a complete stop half in the road and half out. Like as if it were in neutral. Then I violently slams back into reverse. From there once it in drive. It will skip gear and slam into a lower gear. The car will also come to a complete stop like in reversing when in drive from a cold starting position.”

    NHTSA complaint #11715443, filed 2026-02
  2. Electrical system

    Loud static or speaker/amplifier failure

    • 12 complaints (10%)
    • typically at 1.9 yrs old
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2022–2026

    Complaints describe a sudden burst of very loud static or screeching through the audio system, sometimes while driving and sometimes shortly after startup or shutdown. Owners report that turning the radio or vehicle off did not stop it in several cases; one owner pulled the amplifier fuse and another disconnected the battery. The sound is described as deafening enough to be distracting behind the wheel, and some owners report ear discomfort afterward. Reported across a wide mileage range, from roughly 15,000 miles upward, and both while driving and while parked.

    What to check: Ask the seller whether the audio system has ever produced loud static, and whether the amplifier or a related software update has been serviced. Test the radio and speakers at several volume levels during the test drive.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “While driving the vehicle, the stereo system suddenly without warning started an unbearable loud and deafening noise. I was driving on a busy highway and was able to the the next exit. I had 2 other occupants in the vehicle. We had to exit the vehicle because the noise level from the speaker was painful and caused disorientation. I turned the vehicle off but the noise continued for at least 10 minutes then stopped. Myself and the 2 other occupants still have ear pain 24 hours later.”

    NHTSA complaint #11605923, filed 2024-08

    “Bought car new last year. Current 15,000 miles. On Saturday, September 2, I turned the ignition off and then opened the drivers door. Suddenly there was a horrendous loud static noise coming from I assume the radio speakers. It was deafening, and lasted about 3 seconds. I have read about other Ford trucks having this problem, but it is the first time for me. I will take it to my Ford dealer tomorrow morning. Apparently there is a quick program update to correct the issue. If this happened while I was driving, it may have caused an accident.”

    NHTSA complaint #11542518, filed 2023-09
  3. Fuel system

    Delay or loss of acceleration, stalling (fuel pump)

    • 16 complaints (14%)
    • median 33,547 mi at 2.3 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2023–2026

    Owners describe the engine losing power or stalling while driving, sometimes with no warning light, and in some cases the vehicle would not restart. Complaints describe the gas pedal becoming unresponsive on the highway and the vehicle coasting to a stop in traffic. Several reports say the dealer diagnosed a failed fuel pump or fuel pump module. Reported from very low mileage (under 10,000 miles) up to about 60,000 miles, often during normal driving at speed.

    Recall 25V4550001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether recall 25V455000 (low-pressure fuel pump) has been performed and whether a powertrain control module update was applied under the associated service action. A history of stalling or hard starting is worth confirming with service records.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    ““This vehicle is experiencing an intermittent complete loss of power while being operated. It has now happened multiple times, including twice within one week after the vehicle was in your shop for 30 days. I have children in this vehicle. I am requesting that this be treated as a safety-related defect and escalated to Ford engineering”

    NHTSA complaint #11770082, filed 2026-10

    “While driving on the highway, my 2022 Ford Expedition suddenly lost acceleration. The gas pedal stopped responding completely and the vehicle gradually lost power until it shut off. It had to be towed and the battery was fully drained afterward. It was later diagnosed as a fuel pump failure. This was a sudden loss of propulsion in traffic and created a serious safety concern. Police pulled over and were able to get me towed to the nearest safe stop as my car stopped on a bridge with no shoulder.”

    NHTSA complaint #11743375, filed 2026-06
  4. Forward collision avoidance

    Front camera / driver-assist warnings and faults

    • 8 complaints (7%)
    • median 30,000 mi at 3.1 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
    • filed 2023–2026

    Complaints describe 'Pre-Collision Assist not available' and front camera fault messages appearing at startup, sometimes accompanied by inoperative cruise control or lane keeping. Owners report repeated dealer visits where software was reloaded without a lasting fix, and some were told a repair would come later. Others report the pre-collision warning light staying on with no fault found, or unexpected automatic braking. Mostly reported in the 20,000-40,000 mile range, with some at lower mileage; many describe repeated occurrences over months.

    3 related service bulletins

    What to check: Start the vehicle and watch for driver-assist or camera warning messages on the cluster, then confirm cruise control and lane keeping engage. Ask whether the front camera module or related software has been serviced.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “When the vehicle starts, two error messages appear. The first one is Pre-Collission Assist not available and the second one is Front camera fault - Service required . Due to these errors, I have no collission assist and cruise control does not work and cannot be enabled. I have taken it to the dealer 3 times (Since the summer) to be repaired and they have reloaded the software each time. This has not fixed the problem and they refuse to replace any hardware. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11697375, filed 2025-11

    “The ipma module which controls the lane keep assist has stopped working permanently. The dealership has quoted the cost to replace the ipma at over $1,000. The warning light stating that the front camera module and lane keep assist are unavailable appears each time the vehicle is started up.”

    NHTSA complaint #11754394, filed 2026-08
  5. Body and structure

    Liftgate spoiler contacting roof, roof trim separation

    • 6 complaints (5%)
    • median 38,500 mi at 3.3 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2024–2025

    Complaints describe the liftgate spoiler hitting the roof when the hatch is opened in cold weather, in some cases leaving a hole or cracked sheet material above the rear opening. Owners report being told there is insufficient clearance between the spoiler and roof, and some were referred to a manufacturer service message. Others report roof rail trim or rear trim detaching while driving at highway speed. Mostly reported between about 19,000 and 50,000 miles, often in freezing or snowy conditions or at highway speed.

    Recall 26V368000

    What to check: Open and close the liftgate slowly and look for marks, cracks, or deformation on the roof edge above the spoiler. Check that roof rail trim and the rear spoiler are firmly attached.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I am writing to formally report a significant issue with my vehicle that has resulted in damage to the roof and potential long-term integrity concerns. The liftgate spoiler is contacting the roof in freezing temperatures, which creates a hole in the roof when opening the liftgate. Upon inspection, it appears there is an insufficient margin between the liftgate spoiler and the roof area centerline. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11635707, filed 2025-01

    “The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle had collected snow and while opening the trunk, the spoiler fractured. The vehicle was taken to an Auto Body shop, where it was determined that the spoiler needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. An unknown dealer was contacted, and a voicemail message was left. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,000.”

    NHTSA complaint #11566963, filed 2024-01, 19,000 miles

Buying note. A 2022 Expedition can be a solid family vehicle, but check service records for the open fuel pump and front brake line recalls and confirm whether the work was completed. A cold-start test drive that includes low-speed shifting, the backup camera, driver-assist warnings, and the liftgate will surface most of what owners describe.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 117 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford Expedition. 26 of the complaints include a mileage, and 77% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 30,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 10 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns and 205 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Ford Expedition model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 75 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (more complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Back-over prevention (rear camera) (6), Lane departure (6), Steering (4), Equipment (3), Exterior lighting (3), Seat belts (3), Air bags (2), Seats (2), Suspension (2), Tires (2), Wheels (2).

Example complaints

Electrical system: “My vehicle doesn’t alert me of incoming vehicles and the reverse camera stays on. When I turn on my vehicle the dash stays on with ford sign so when I put on reverse my back up camera doesn’t turn on at all. I have to use all my mirrors to back out of parking. This feature hasn’t been working properly for a year. They keep telling me ford is working to fix this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #11625709, filed 2024-11

Other or unknown: “I had my three young children in the car and was driving a brand new 2022 Ford Expedition when I heard a loud sound and my sunroof completely shattered, causing shards of glass to fall on me and my 3 children, as well as almost causing me to get into an accident due to the shock of the incident.”

NHTSA complaint #11533411, filed 2023-07

Forward collision avoidance: “ABS break lights and Service Advanced Trac lights flashing and beeping. Eventually Break fluid low lights came on and car would not break when driving . Leaked break fluid on driveway. Car was unable to be driven, no breaks .all happened very quickly and without any reason .i had it towed to a break mechanic and he said it was the ABS modular break line that was broken and there was no more break fluid and it had leaked out . He suggested I send it to the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11750075, filed 2026-07

Transmission and drivetrain: “While the vehicle is in 2 wheel high, it operates as all the hubs are locked or there is a severe transmission issue. On turns which causes safety issues when trying to navigate corners. My wife hit a curb because of the issue. It causes a severe drag and terrible sound. It also has extremely rough shifting. We had a 2019 Navigator with the same drivetrain that had issues that eventually had to have the motor replaced with less than 10,000 miles.”

NHTSA complaint #11545123, filed 2023-09

Mileage when problems were reported

77% of the 26 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 49,000 miles.

23%0–1015%10–2538%25–5015%50–754%75–1004%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (26 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 30,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

2022202320242025362026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2022 Ford Expedition. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
Expedition · SUV 2WD★★★★★5 / 5553 · 21.2% risk
Expedition · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 19.1% risk
Expedition El · SUV 2WD★★★★★5 / 5553 · 21.2% risk
Expedition El · SUV 4WD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 19.1% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2022 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2021: same overall rating; 2023: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2022 Ford Expedition version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Expedition 2WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic172319$3,550
Expedition 2WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic162319$3,550
Expedition 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic162218$3,700
Expedition 4WD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic162118$3,700
Expedition Timberline AWD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic151917$3,950
Expedition Timberline AWD3.5L 6-cyl10-speed automatic161917$3,950

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

See all 12 recalls for the 2022 Ford Expedition → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 205 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 205 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford Expedition

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2026118002519—Too new
2025387,3006519Too new to compareToo new
20247915,2637519Too new to compareToo new
20236538,000851970 · MoreToo new
202211730,0001251975 · MoreRising
202124143,00012519100 · MoreRising
202042662,96818519100 · MoreRising
201952473,0001152083 · MoreRising
201838355,8681452085 · MoreRising
201735877,276451867 · MoreRising
201621766,760351852 · TypicalStable
201516468,000351846 · TypicalRising
20147290,00004160 · FewerRising
20139290,25004160 · FewerStable
201211882,000341614 · FewerStable
20117155,0000—160 · FewerFalling
20105852,8130—160 · FewerFalling
20092861,0001—160 · FewerFalling
200814662,0003—1448 · TypicalFalling
200721561,0002—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200629980,0002—14Not compared (before 2008)Stable
200531574,9400—14Not compared (before 2008)Rising
200429776,0000—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200361579,8501—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200234083,5002—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200157890,5006—16Not compared (before 2008)Falling
200089091,0007—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling
199994698,9765—14Not compared (before 2008)Falling
1998836110,0005—15Not compared (before 2008)Stable
1997853120,0007—15Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Ford Expedition model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Expedition?

Owners of the 2022 Expedition most often report electrical and infotainment problems — blank center displays, sudden loss of instrument panel functions, and bursts of very loud static from the speakers — along with driver-assistance warnings related to the front camera and blind spot systems. The issues reported most often: Harsh or delayed transmission shifting; Loud static or speaker/amplifier failure; Delay or loss of acceleration, stalling (fuel pump).

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2022 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA recorded 117 consumer complaints for the 2022 Ford Expedition as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2022 Ford Expedition is reported most often?

Electrical system is named most often, in 20 complaints (17% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 20.

Has the 2022 Ford Expedition been recalled?

NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2022 Ford Expedition do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2022 Ford Expedition 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 4 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2022 Ford Expedition get?

The EPA rates the 2022 Ford Expedition (Expedition 2WD, 3.5L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 17 city and 23 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2022 Ford Expedition reported?

Among the 26 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 30,000 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 49,000 miles; 77% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.