NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The chrome plating on the center console can bubble and peel, creating sharp edges.
What the fix does
This page covers 8 recalls, 54 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 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 2023 Ford Expedition draws complaints spread across electrical, powertrain, and visibility-related issues. On the electrical side, owners report problems ranging from instrument panel clusters going dark while driving, leaving them without speed, fuel, or warning information, to water intrusion at the hood cowling that shorts out the battery junction box and prevents the vehicle from starting. Powertrain complaints cover a range of drivability and mechanical concerns reported across multiple owners. Visibility complaints are notable for sunroof failures: several owners describe the panoramic roof glass shattering unexpectedly at highway speeds, with no apparent external cause. A smaller number of complaints mention fractured door hinges discovered during normal use, though that appears in a limited number of reports rather than as a broad pattern.
54
Total Complaints
5
Crash-Related
3
Fire-Related
4
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Ford Expedition has 8 recalls, the most serious being a front axle pinion that can fracture, potentially locking the front wheels and causing loss of 4-wheel drive, and a brake line that can rub against the engine air intake pipe, leak fluid, and reduce braking ability.
Two other recalls affect driving safety in different ways. The windshield wiper arms can break and leave the driver with no wiper function in wet conditions. The rearview camera can freeze or show a blank image when reversing, reducing visibility behind the vehicle. There is also a trailer lighting issue where brake lights and turn signals on a towed trailer may fail to work, making the trailer harder for other drivers to see and harder for the driver to control.
On the interior and documentation side, the chrome plating on the center console can bubble and peel, leaving sharp edges that occupants can brush against. Two lower-severity recalls involve missing or incomplete paperwork: the airbag warning label may be absent from the dashboard, and the owner's manual lacks instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints.
At a glance
What can fail
The chrome plating on the center console can bubble and peel, creating sharp edges.
What the fix does
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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 →
Dealers will inspect and replace the center console at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
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.
At a glance
What can fail
The front axle pinion may lack proper heat treatment, making it susceptible to fracturing during use.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set, or the entire axle assembly if the pinion is already broken.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.