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2018 Ford Expedition

Based on reports from 426 owners and 11 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
426
Crashes
12
Fires
4
Recalls
11
TSBs
164
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 426 complaints, 12 crashes, 4 fires, and 11 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.8x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

all 4 struts shocks found leaking

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

all four shock absorber leaking oil

2 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

downshifts suddenly at highway speeds

2 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the DrivetrainHIGH

126 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

53
0–30K
33
30–60K
30
60–90K
20
90–120K
18
120–150K
3
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (53 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Drivetrain (126 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Drivetrain126 (30%)
Engine110 (26%)
Other26 (6%)
Electrical25 (6%)
Suspension23 (5%)
Lights21 (5%)
Speed Control12 (3%)
Brakes12 (3%)

2018 Ford Expedition: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford Expedition, with 126 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 26% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford Expedition, with 110 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford Expedition, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford Expedition, with 23 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

11
18
39
19
24
20
25
21
41
22
89
23
80
24
112
25
5
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Ford Expedition. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (11 recalls)

17V775000Jan 2018

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System."

18V058000Feb 2018

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

18V213000Apr 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

18V214000Apr 2018

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

18V392000Jul 2018

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

+ 6 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Ford Expedition is the 2004 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2018 Ford Expedition vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

426

Class avg

236

1.8x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical standard sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 426 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 11 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2018 Ford Expedition: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Ford Expedition?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2018 Ford Expedition is related to the drivetrain, with 126 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2018 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2018 Ford Expedition has 426 complaints, 12 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 1.8x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2018 Ford Expedition problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2018 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes, the 2018 Ford Expedition has 11 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford Expedition problems start?
Based on 157 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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