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2021 Ford Expedition: recalls and problems

12 recalls and 234 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

12recalls
234complaints
3crashes reported
4fires reported
5injuries reported
1 recall with a “do not drive” or “park outside” warning

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Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train108 · 46%
  • Engine55 · 24%
  • Unknown Or Other29 · 12%
  • Electrical System23 · 10%
  • Visibility13 · 6%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System10 · 4%
  • Structure10 · 4%
  • Vehicle Speed Control9 · 4%
  • Visibility/Wiper9 · 4%
  • Back Over Prevention5 · 2%

What owners report

Seat Belts

Both second-row captain’s-chair seat-belt buckle assemblies are separating. the driver-side buckle has separated enough that it will no longer latch, and the passenger-side buckle is beginning to separate in the same manner. these are inflatable second-row seat belts. the vehicle has not been involved in a crash and the restraint system has not deployed. ford replacement parts jl1z-7860045-ff and jl1z-7860044-ff are

Unknown Or Other

"catastrophic simultaneous failure of both the main (front) and aux (rear) hvac evaporator cores at 60,000 miles. the component defect causes atomized chemical refrigerant and system compressor oil to leak and vent directly through the dashboard and rear vents into the sealed passenger cabin. this creates an immediate toxic inhalation environment and chemical respiratory hazard. my young child has severe asthma, and

Power Train,Electrical System,Engine

Vin):[xxx]/make/model: 2021 ford expedition xltcurrent mileage: approx. 150,000 mileslocation: [xxx] of the safety defect:el vehículo presenta un defecto de seguridad crítico y extremo en el tren motriz que pone en riesgo inminente la vida de los ocupantes y de terceros en la vía pública. en dos ocasiones distintas durante los últimos 15 días, el vehículo ha sufrido una pérdida total de comunicación electrónica y un

Power Train

While trying to pull out of a residential neighborhood onto a state highway (45 mph speed limit), the vehicle refused to accelerate. the transmission couldn't engage into gear and the vehicle struggled to gain momentum. after letting off of the accelerator pedal, and then applying the accelerator again, the transmission was able to engage, and the car began to accelerate. no check engine light or other indication of

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2021 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2021 Ford Expedition SUV 2WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering EXPEDITION, EXPEDITION EL. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.