Ford Expedition
The 2026 Ford Expedition offers an excellent reliability outlook with zero recalls and complaints, though its early lifecycle means long-term durability is still unproven.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2025 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 15.68 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2024 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 14.7 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2022 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 13.84 | — |
| 2021 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2020 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | 16-23 mpg combined |
| 2019 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2018 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 14.7 | 11.2 | 13.07 | — |
| 2017 | 15 | 19 | 16 | 15.68 | 12.38 | 14.7 | — |
| 2016 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 | 14-16 mpg combined |
| 2015 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 | — |
| 2014 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2013 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2012 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 18.09 | 13.07 | 15.68 | — |
| 2011 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 21.38 | 14.7 | 18.09 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2021 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | T | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 375-400 hp | 470-480 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S10) | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | 365-400 hp | 450-470 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | Automatic (S6) | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2014 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 5.4 | Gasoline or E85 | — | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | Trim: Platinum | Platinum | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | Trim: Timberline | Timberline | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | Trim: King Ranch | King Ranch | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | Trim: XL, Note: Number of Seats: 7/8 | XL | Number of Seats: 7/8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $52,810, MSRP range: $52,810 - $84,360, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP range based on available trims and options., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/30/2026 | Trim: Limited | Limited | — | USD | $52,810 | $52,810 - $84,360 | 0.9 | MSRP range based on available trims and options. | llm_estimate | 4/30/2026 | — |
| 2019 | — | Base price: $65,705, Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $65,705 |
| 2018 | — | Base price: $51,790, Trim: Platinum | Platinum | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $51,790 |
| 2017 | — | Base price: $64,205, Trim: Limited | Limited | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $64,205 |
| 2016 | currency: USD, MSRP range: $45,000 - $70,000, Confidence: 0.8, notes: MSRP range for 2016 Ford Expedition trims., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 4/30/2026 | — | — | — | USD | — | $45,000 - $70,000 | 0.8 | MSRP range for 2016 Ford Expedition trims. | llm_estimate | 4/30/2026 | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 122.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 122.5 | 18 | 20 |
| 2020 | 8 | 4 | 593 | 20.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 122.5, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 22 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 122.5 | 20 | 22 |
| 2019 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 122.5, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 122.5 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 8 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 122.5, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 122.5 | 20 | 20 |
| 2017 | 8 | 4 | 3067 | 108.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 119, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 119 | 22 | 20 |
| 2016 | 8 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | forwardCollisionWarning | laneCenteringAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2025 FORD EXPEDITION SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2024 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2023 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2022 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2021 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2020 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2020 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2019 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — | standard | optional | standard | standard | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | standard | — | optional | standard | — | — | optional | optional | standard | optional | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2015 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2012 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Ford Expedition offers an excellent reliability outlook with zero recalls and complaints, though its early lifecycle means long-term durability is still unproven.
2025
Approach the 2025 Ford Expedition with caution, as its reliability is rated below average, primarily due to significant concerns with the power brake assist system.
2024
The 2024 Ford Expedition presents an average reliability profile, but critical engine oil leaks are a significant ownership concern that warrants thorough inspection.
2023
The 2023 Ford Expedition presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2022
The 2022 Ford Expedition presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its powertrain and electrical systems.
2021
Approach the 2021 Ford Expedition with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant powertrain concerns, including a notable risk of engine fires.
2020
Approach the 2020 Ford Expedition with caution; its below-average reliability, primarily driven by significant powertrain concerns, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2019
Approach the 2019 Ford Expedition with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant concerns within the **power train** and **engine** systems, with numerous reports of transmission failures and engine issues.
2018
Approach the 2018 Ford Expedition with caution; its below-average reliability, primarily due to **powertrain** and **engine** concerns, makes it a high-risk used purchase.
2017
Approach the 2017 Ford Expedition with caution.
2016
Approach the 2016 Ford Expedition with caution.
2015
Approach with caution: sudden power loss due to Electronic Throttle Body (ETB) failures is a well-known chronic problem that makes this a high-risk used purchase.
2014
The 2014 Ford Expedition is a capable full-size SUV, but its average reliability and significant **power train** and **airbag** concerns make it a cautious purchase.
2013
The 2013 Ford Expedition presents a mixed reliability picture with 112 complaints, particularly concerning the powertrain and electrical systems.
2012
Approach the 2012 Ford Expedition with caution; its below-average reliability is primarily driven by significant powertrain and electrical system concerns, including unexpected transmission downshifts and loss of power.
2011
The 2011 Ford Expedition offers substantial utility but carries a significant risk due to frequent **powertrain** failures.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Ford Expedition?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Expedition reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Ford Expedition offers an excellent reliability outlook with zero recalls and complaints, though its early lifecycle means long-term durability is still unproven.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Ford Expedition reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Ford Expedition. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 ford expedition offers an excellent reliability outlook with zero recalls and complaints, though its early lifecycle means long-term durability is still unproven. and the 2026 ford expedition presents good value for used shoppers, largely due to its stellar safety ratings and lack of reported issues. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Ford Expedition?
Across Carfocal's published Expedition guides, recurring problem areas include Brake System, Tires, and Battery. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake System, Tires, and Battery.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints