2023 Ford Expedition Problems
Compared with other Ford Expedition years
More complaints than typical for this model
70/100 1.6× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.6× that of a typical Ford Expedition year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 48 of its 65 complaints were filed by the end of 2025.
- Most reported problem: Brake pedal feel and electronic brake warnings (11 complaints, median 23,500 mi).
- 8 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
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
- 65filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 8campaigns on record
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
- 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 2023 Ford Expedition (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Complaints on this model year center on the electronics: the large center touchscreen going blank or black, door-mounted window and mirror switches failing, batteries draining, and in a few cases the instrument panel going dark. A second cluster involves the 10-speed automatic's harsh or delayed shifts, and a third involves panoramic sunroof glass shattering without impact. Reports arrive across a wide spread of mileage, from a few thousand miles to past 80,000, so neither of the main complaints looks tied to a single break-in period.
- Transmission and drivetrain
Harsh or delayed transmission shifts
- 8 complaints (12%)
- median 79,409 mi at 1.5 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 2023–2026
Complaints describe clunks and kicks when starting from a stop or slowing down, rough 3-4-5 shifts, and occasions where the vehicle feels like it is in neutral and will not accelerate. A few owners report the vehicle dropping into park with a shift system fault message and needing a tow. Some dealers reflashed or replaced components under a bulletin, while others could not duplicate the concern. Reports span a wide mileage range, from a few thousand miles to well past 80,000, and some owners say the behavior is worse when cold.
What to check: Test drive from cold and pay attention to low-speed upshifts, downshifts and reverse engagement; ask for service records showing whether the 10R80 transmission software or clutch service bulletins were performed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Ford expedition max 2023. My vehicle has had issues since day one. Transmission has a Rough idle- can see hood shake, door shake, steering wheel shake. This is in all temperatures, it does not matter if the car has been sitting for 3 minutes or 2 days it does this. Transmission rough shifting gears 3-4-5 between 1-2 RPMs. What is going on with the transmission? Is it going to potentially lock up on me? Any transmission issue is a safety concern. …”
NHTSA complaint #11612392, filed 2024-09“I bought a 2023 FORD EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED for business purposes as a livery vehicle. I drive about 5000 miles a month. Problem 1: From the day I bought this vehicle from ford dealer in GJOVIK FORD in PLANO IL I hear kicks and clunks under my feet (most likely faulty transmission). The kicks and clunks happen when I'm about to come to a stop or when starting from a stop. Sometimes when turning. Its always when I let go of the gas or give it gas. It sounds like I'm driving a 10 year old car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592441, filed 2024-06 - Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
Panoramic sunroof glass shatters
- 6 complaints (9%)
- median 55,384 mi at 2.3 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- 3 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2024–2026
Owners describe a loud bang followed by the panoramic roof glass breaking outward and glass falling into the cabin, in one case onto passengers in the second row. Complaints say nothing struck the roof beforehand. Some dealers replaced the panel; others directed owners to their insurance for the repair. Reported at highway speeds and at low mileage in several cases, with others past 50,000 miles.
What to check: Inspect the panoramic roof glass closely for chips, star cracks or stress marks near the edges, and ask whether the panel has ever been replaced.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Just bought this 2023 Ford Expedition it was used, within 1 hour of owning it, the Sunroof just shattered and pieces of glass came falling down in-between my kids. Didn't seem like anything hit the sunroof, it just shattered on it's own! took back to dealership, they don't want to take blame and told us it has to go thru our insurance! they would cover the deductible. …”
NHTSA complaint #11640925, filed 2025-02“I was driving down the road. There were no other vehicles around me. I then heard, what sounded like someone shooting a gun from the middle row up through the sunroof. It was the most insanely loud noise, i had ever heard coming from a vehicle. I pulled over and realized that the sunroof had exploded. The glass was shattered and was protruding up. The glass then shattered, sending shards of glass to the interior of the vehicle over my son, elderly mother and myself. We were all so frightened.”
NHTSA complaint #11604555, filed 2024-07 - Brakes
Brake pedal feel and electronic brake warnings
- 11 complaints (17%)
- median 23,500 mi at 2.7 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2024–2026
Owners describe the brake pedal dropping further than expected during low-speed stops, a shudder while slowing, and brake or ABS warning messages appearing while driving. Some dealers found no observable problem; others applied software updates, and one owner was quoted for an electronic brake booster replacement. Spans roughly 30,000 to 90,000 miles across the sampled complaints.
What to check: Ask whether campaign 25V314000 (brake line routing) has been completed, and test the pedal at low speed for a soft or long travel on a repeatable route.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“While driving the ABS system failure warning along with 2 other system warnings come on and brakes fall to the floor. My Ford expedition is experiencing the same catastrophic electronic brake booster failure as recall 25S77. The dealer updated the software and the problem continued. Its back at the dealership after happening an additional 4 time and I'm being told it $2500 to replace the electronic brake booster. My VIN is not on the recall but in experiencing the exact life-threatening system failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11748150, filed 2026-07“While driving at varying speeds the service brake warning light would come on and the vehicle would shudder while decelerating before coming to a full stop as the brakes were engaged resulting in a longer distance required for breaking. After initial occurrence the vehicle was inspected by the local dealership where they determined that The brake lines passed inspection and there were no other observable issues. This happened roughly 20 times over a collective 2 hours of drive time throughout a 3 week period. …”
NHTSA complaint #11684774, filed 2025-09 - Electrical system
Center touchscreen blank or black, SYNC glitches
- 6 complaints (9%)
- median 38,000 mi at 3.2 yrs old (1 states mileage, few)
- 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2024–2026
Owners describe the large center display failing to come on, going black while driving, or freezing, which also takes out climate, navigation and camera functions. Some report restarting the vehicle or waiting out a software update as the only workaround. Complaints also mention screens that stay black after a welcome animation and a rear-view camera image that is slow or unavailable. Scattered across the sample from low miles to over 80,000, with no single trigger reported.
Recall 25V3150004 related service bulletins
What to check: Start the vehicle cold and confirm the center screen and backup camera come up within a few seconds; ask the dealer whether SYNC and infotainment software updates have been applied.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have taken the Expedition to the dealer for 2 issues: 1) the truck release didn't work correctly when you unlatch. However, Finally there was an update a year later to fix it.2) The infotainment 15 inch touchscreen is not dependable 3 out of 7 days, roughly. When turning it on, it doesn't go on and you have to try to back up this monster without a camera. I nearly killed a small child walking in front of the mother as he wasn't tall enough to be seen on the side mirrors or rear view. She hit the truck for me to slam on breaks. …”
NHTSA complaint #11589372, filed 2024-05“The instrument panel went black while driving. Unable to see MPH, Gas, Gauges, or safety alerts, warning lamps, etc. The dealership confirmed there is no recall. This is a safety issue and should not be at the expense of the consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #11721003, filed 2026-02 - Electrical system
Door window and mirror switches stop working
- 5 complaints (8%)
- median 34,040 mi at 2.8 yrs old (4 state mileage, few)
- filed 2025–2026
Complaints describe the driver's door switch cluster failing so that windows and power mirrors cannot be adjusted, sometimes leaving a window stuck down. One owner reports water entering the hood cowl area and shorting the battery junction box, and another reports the vehicle failing to start. Dealers have replaced and rerouted the door wiring loom in at least one case. Reported from roughly 21,000 to 48,000 miles in the sample.
What to check: With the ignition on, cycle every window and both mirrors from the driver's door switch, and check for water stains or moisture around the cowl and under-dash junction box.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact received a Low Battery notification from the vehicle's mobile app. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for further assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11662562, filed 2025-05, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front driver’s and passenger’s side electric mirrors could not be adjusted from the front driver’s door main switch. Additionally, the windows failed to roll up and to roll down while using the front driver’s door main switch. The contact stated that while in a parking garage, the front driver’s side window failed to roll down, and the driver was unable to immediately insert the parking garage ticket to exit the garage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11706720, filed 2025-12, 21,000 miles
Buying note. Check that the open recalls for this year — brake line routing, wiper arms and trailer lighting — have been addressed, and ask for a service history covering transmission software and infotainment updates. A cold test drive and a full check of the touchscreen, windows and sunroof will surface most of what owners report.
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 65 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford Expedition. 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 65% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 38,000 miles. Of all complaints, 5 involved a crash, 4 a fire, 7 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 164 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 70 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.
- Electrical system17 26%
- Other or unknown14 22%
- Engine6 9.2%
- Vehicle speed control6 9.2%
- Brakes5 7.7%
- Fuel system4 6.2%
- Body and structure4 6.2%
Also reported: Suspension (3), Lane departure (2), Seat belts (2), Steering (2), Air bags (1), Engine cooling (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Seats (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Wife was driving with my 3 kiddos going 30 mphs on a two lane highway and experienced a total power loss/engine shut down. No prior warning. This is potentially a dangerous situation. The expedition was stranded on the roadway with no engine power or electrical power. 8500 miles on this expedition. We had to call a tow and take to the dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #11561205, filed 2023-12Other or unknown: “Hurricane Helene inundated our parking lot on September 27 with approximately 3-4 feet of storm surge. Many vehicles (20-25) were trapped and flooded. This vehicle caught fire and was totally consumed over the course of a 5-6 hour burn. Although all vehicles in our lot were flooded, this was the only vehicle to catch fire. By reports of eyewitnesses, the fire started underwater at the front of the vehicle and proceeded to consume it entirely. It did not blow up. …”
NHTSA complaint #11621500, filed 2024-10Transmission and drivetrain: “Driving on highway, tried to accelerate, the car was acting like it was in neutral and would not accelerate. Checked to ensure I was not. the car began decelerating and I started to pull over. As I entered the brake down lane - the car automatically switched to park jarring the car to a stop. The dashboard provided the following fault shift system fault service required Tried shifting to drive, neutral, reverse and each time it would shift back to park and give me the warning. Had to have the car towed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11751175, filed 2026-07Engine: “On May 16, 2026, my 2023 Ford Expedition with 6,197 miles caught fire while I was driving home from work. I smelled smoke inside the cabin, and within moments smoke began coming through the air vents. I pulled over and exited the vehicle. When I got out, I saw the engine compartment was on fire and heavy smoke was coming from under the hood. As I moved away from the vehicle, there were multiple loud pops and bangs coming from the engine area. Police and fire crews responded and extinguished the fire, but the vehicle is a total loss. This was a nearly new vehicle with very low mileage. …”
NHTSA complaint #11740156, filed 2026-05Mileage when problems were reported
65% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,500 and 55,384 miles.
Complaints by year filed
This model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 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.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition · SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Expedition · SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 21.2% risk |
| Expedition El · SUV 4WD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · 19.1% risk |
| Expedition El · SUV RWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · 21.2% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2023 model year: forward collision warning standard on some versions, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard on some versions.
Neighbouring years: 2022: same overall rating; 2024: 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 2023 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Expedition 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| Expedition 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Expedition 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Expedition Timberline AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 16 | 19 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Expedition Timberline AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 10-speed automatic | 15 | 19 | 17 | $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
- 26V368000Jun 9, 2026Structure › Interior panels › Center consoleCovers: Ford Expedition 2018–2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
- 26V204000Mar 31, 2026Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › LinkagesCovers: Ford Expedition 2021–2023, Lincoln Navigator 2021–2023, Ford F-350 SD 2022–2023 +4 more
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
- 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake controlCovers: Ford Expedition 2022–2027, F-150 2021–2026, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2027 +7 more
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the…
- 25V314000May 9, 2025Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford Expedition 2022–2024, Lincoln Navigator 2022–2024
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
- 25V315000May 9, 2025Back over prevention › SoftwareCovers: Ford Expedition 2022–2024, F-150 2021–2024, Edge 2021–2024 +14 more
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus…
- 24V852000Nov 8, 2024Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Ford Expedition 2018–2024, F-150 2018–2024, Lincoln Navigator 2018–2024 +4 more
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these…
See all 8 recalls for the 2023 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. 164 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038672Oct 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason for update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator…
- 11038617Oct 14, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. This bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center…
- 11037559Sep 22, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason For Update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator…
- 11036530Aug 22, 2026Other or unknown, Seats. For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if…
- 11036266Aug 12, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where certain devices built on the Android OS platform (including Voxx rear seat entertainment system) indicate they are…
- 11035269Jul 23, 2026Electrical system, Fuel system, Other or unknown. Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the…
- 11035267Jul 21, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be cleared from the center…
- 11035465Jul 9, 2026Other or unknown, Electrical system. NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles…
- 11034224Jul 2, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model…
- 11034134Jun 24, 2026Electrical system, Other or unknown. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will…
Other model years of the Ford Expedition
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 800 | 2 | 5 | 19 | — | Too new |
| 2025 | 38 | 7,300 | 6 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2024 | 79 | 15,263 | 7 | 5 | 19 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 65 | 38,000 | 8 | 5 | 19 | 70 · More | Too new |
| 2022 | 117 | 30,000 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 75 · More | Rising |
| 2021 | 241 | 43,000 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2020 | 426 | 62,968 | 18 | 5 | 19 | 100 · More | Rising |
| 2019 | 524 | 73,000 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 83 · More | Rising |
| 2018 | 383 | 55,868 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 85 · More | Rising |
| 2017 | 358 | 77,276 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 67 · More | Rising |
| 2016 | 217 | 66,760 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 52 · Typical | Stable |
| 2015 | 164 | 68,000 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 46 · Typical | Rising |
| 2014 | 72 | 90,000 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2013 | 92 | 90,250 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2012 | 118 | 82,000 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 14 · Fewer | Stable |
| 2011 | 71 | 55,000 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 58 | 52,813 | 0 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2009 | 28 | 61,000 | 1 | — | 16 | 0 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2008 | 146 | 62,000 | 3 | — | 14 | 48 · Typical | Falling |
| 2007 | 215 | 61,000 | 2 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 299 | 80,000 | 2 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2005 | 315 | 74,940 | 0 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2004 | 297 | 76,000 | 0 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 615 | 79,850 | 1 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 340 | 83,500 | 2 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 578 | 90,500 | 6 | — | 16 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2000 | 890 | 91,000 | 7 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1999 | 946 | 98,976 | 5 | — | 14 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 836 | 110,000 | 5 | — | 15 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 853 | 120,000 | 7 | — | 15 | Not 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 2023 Ford Expedition?
Complaints on this model year center on the electronics: the large center touchscreen going blank or black, door-mounted window and mirror switches failing, batteries draining, and in a few cases the instrument panel going dark. The issues reported most often: Harsh or delayed transmission shifts; Panoramic sunroof glass shatters; Brake pedal feel and electronic brake warnings.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2023 Ford Expedition have?
NHTSA recorded 65 consumer complaints for the 2023 Ford Expedition as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2023 Ford Expedition is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 17 complaints (26% of the total), followed by other or unknown with 14.
Has the 2023 Ford Expedition been recalled?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2023 Ford Expedition do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2023 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 2023 Ford Expedition get?
The EPA rates the 2023 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 2023 Ford Expedition reported?
Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 38,000 miles and the middle half falls between 9,500 and 55,384 miles; 65% 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.