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#BS-2018-FOREXP-C0AD2018 Ford ExpeditionProblems, Recalls & Reliability
Based on reports from 495 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.
Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 495 complaints, 14 crashes, 4 fires, and 14 recalls. Complaint rate is 1.9x the class average.
Top reported problems
all 4 struts shocks found leaking
2 complaints • Severity 7/10
all four shock absorber leaking oil
2 complaints • Severity 8/10
downshifts suddenly at highway speeds
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
shifting problems
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
side view mirrors malfunction
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
148 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 51K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (53 reports) • Median: 51K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (148 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Ford Expedition: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 30% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford Expedition, with 148 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,084 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 51K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 25% of all reports filed for the 2018 Ford Expedition, with 122 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 32 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 25 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
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Ford Expedition. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (14 recalls)
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."
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."
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.
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.
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.
+ 9 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.
2018 Ford Expedition NHTSA Safety Ratings
Overall
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Frontal crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Side crash
★★★★★5 of 5 stars
Rollover
★★★★★3 of 5 stars
From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.
NHTSA Defect Investigations (1)
All closed. Investigations are how NHTSA decides whether a defect needs a recall.
Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
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
495
Class avg
263
1.9x 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. 495 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.
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