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
Dealers will inspect and replace the center console at no cost.
This page covers 8 recalls, 63 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2024 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.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Electrical issues and driver-assistance system failures are the most common themes owners of the 2024 Ford Expedition report. On the electrical side, owners describe a range of malfunctions including warning lights, sensor faults, and systems that stop working intermittently or altogether. The forward collision avoidance and related driver-assistance features draw notable complaints as well, several owners report that cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, pre-collision assist, lane keeping, and parking sensors fail simultaneously, leaving multiple safety features non-functional. A handful of owners say these faults were present from the time of purchase and have not been resolved through software updates or dealer visits. Vehicle speed control complaints round out the top three, with owners describing hesitation and unintended behavior during acceleration or cruise operation. A smaller number of reports mention transmission concerns, including failure to accelerate and the vehicle becoming immobile, with at least some owners noting the issue returned after an initial repair attempt.
63
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
6
With Injuries
By System
The 2024 Ford Expedition has 8 recalls, the most serious being an engine oil leak on 3.5L turbo models where a misaligned cup plug can cause rapid oil loss, leading to an engine stall, loss of drive power, or a fire from oil contacting hot components.
The front brake lines on certain vehicles can rub against the air cleaner outlet pipe, wearing through the line and causing brake fluid to leak out, reducing stopping ability. On the electrical side, the trailer light circuit can fail, leaving a towed trailer without working lights or brakes and making it harder for other drivers to see. The rearview camera can freeze or go blank when reversing, cutting off the driver's view behind the vehicle.
Two lower-severity issues round out the list. The chrome trim on the center console can bubble and peel, leaving sharp edges that occupants can cut themselves on. Some vehicles are also missing the airbag warning label from the dashboard, which is a compliance issue rather than a mechanical defect.
At a glance
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.
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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 →
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
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
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 engine cup plug may be misaligned, causing the engine to lose oil rapidly.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the cup plug alignment and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine cup plug may be misaligned, causing rapid oil leakage from the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the cup plug alignment and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear engine cup plug may not be properly installed, allowing engine oil to leak and potentially cause loss of power to the wheels.
What the fix does
Ford will mail you instructions to have a dealership inspect and replace the cup plug if needed.
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.
