2018 Ford Expedition: recalls and problems
14 recalls and 375 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
This is a widespread problem across the ford expedition. i've read forum after forum, facebook group after facebook group and have seen that many expeditions are affected by this. the front end of the expedition; primarily the steering and suspension components, cause a strong vibration when approaching 70-75 miles per hour. i have replaced the tires on my expedition and had them mounted and balanced by ford, only fo
My 2018 ford expedition with the 3.5l ecoboost engine has developed a pronounced rattling/knocking noise at startup. this appears consistent with the well documented cam phaser/vct problem affecting this engine family. at approximately 118,212 miles, an independent firestone complete auto care inspected the vehicle and recommended major timing system repairs. their estimate calls for replacement of the timing chain c
Daytime running led lights in headlights have stopped working. unable to replace bulb/fix due to having to replace the entire head lamp assembly.
Transmission that's was replaced approx 3 yrs ago is hard shifting from park to drive and park to reverse on flat level surface.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | ||||
| 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering EXPEDITION EL, EXPEDITION. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.