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2018 Ford Expedition: recalls and problems

14 recalls and 375 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

14recalls
375complaints
8crashes reported
2fires reported
25injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train146 · 39%
  • Engine98 · 26%
  • Electrical System33 · 9%
  • Unknown Or Other32 · 9%
  • Engine And Engine Cooling25 · 7%
  • Suspension25 · 7%
  • Exterior Lighting24 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control15 · 4%
  • Service Brakes14 · 4%
  • Structure13 · 3%

What owners report

Steering,Suspension

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

Power Train,Engine

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

Exterior Lighting

Daytime running led lights in headlights have stopped working. unable to replace bulb/fix due to having to replace the entire head lamp assembly.

Power Train

Transmission that's was replaced approx 3 yrs ago is hard shifting from park to drive and park to reverse on flat level surface.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
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.