NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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This page covers 12 recalls, 102 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2022 Ford Expedition.
18 mpg combined
13.1 L/100km
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The 2022 Ford Expedition draws complaints spread fairly evenly across the powertrain, electrical system, and forward collision avoidance system. On the powertrain side, owners frequently describe harsh or erratic downshifts occurring under normal driving conditions, with no warning lights present, the transmission behavior is reported as sudden and unsettling. Electrical complaints center on no-start events accompanied by multiple warning lights, with some owners also noting an airbag warning light that stays on persistently. The forward collision avoidance system generates a notable share of complaints as well, with owners reporting unexpected activation or system behavior while driving. A smaller but recurring thread involves brake noise, specifically a loud squeal during deceleration that multiple owners mention.
102
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2022 Ford Expedition has 12 recalls, the most serious being front brake lines that can rub against the engine air intake pipe, wear through, and leak brake fluid, reducing braking ability.
The low-pressure fuel pump can also fail and stall the engine while driving. Towing-related recalls cover two connected issues: a software error in the trailer brake controller can prevent a towed trailer's brakes from applying, and a separate wiring issue can cut power to trailer lights and brakes entirely, reducing trailer visibility and the driver's ability to slow down. Note that some vehicles affected by the trailer brake software issue had already been through an earlier repair attempt that did not fully resolve the problem.
On the occupant safety side, the front seatbelt pretensioners can inadvertently lock the belt so it neither retracts nor extends, leaving occupants unable to buckle up properly or be held in place in a crash. The center console's chrome trim can bubble, peel, and leave sharp edges that occupants may contact.
Several visibility concerns are also present: the moonroof wind deflector can detach at highway speed and become a road hazard, wiper arms can break and leave the windshield uncleared, and the rearview camera image can freeze or go missing while reversing. Rounding out the list, the airbag warning label may be missing from the dashboard, and the owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
What can fail
The chrome plating on the center console can bubble and peel, creating sharp edges.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the center console at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The seat belt pretensioner may lock the seat belt in place, preventing it from retracting or extending normally.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to stop working.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module may lose communication with the vehicle, causing brake lights, turn signal lights, or brake function to stop working.
What the fix does
A dealer will update the integrated trailer module software, or the vehicle will receive a software update over-the-air. Both are free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The clips holding the moonroof wind deflector to the moonroof frame may not be secure enough, allowing the deflector to detach from the vehicle.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing the engine to stall while driving.
What the fix does
Ford is developing a fix. A second letter with repair instructions will be mailed when available, expected in Q2 2026.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
What the fix does
The accessory protocol interface module software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The front brake lines may rub against the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and crack, causing brake fluid to leak and reducing your braking power.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the brake line and replace either the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe as needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the trailer brake control module may prevent electric or electric-over-hydraulic trailer brakes from working when towing.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The air bag warning label on the dashboard may be missing, which means the vehicle doesn't have the required safety information label.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you the warning label at no cost. Letters were sent December 19, 2024. Call 1-866-436-7332 with questions.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing head restraints in certain seating positions, making these vehicles non-compliant with federal head restraint safety standards.
What the fix does
Ford will mail free owner's manual addendums with instructions for adjusting and removing center-position head restraints.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
A software error in the integrated trailer brake control module can prevent a towed trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes from braking properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the trailer brake control module software at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.