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#BS-2019-FOREXP-C0AD2019 Ford Expedition
Based on reports from 527 owners and 8 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 527 complaints, 9 crashes, 4 fires, and 8 recalls. Complaint rate is 2.8x the class average.
Top reported problems
loses power while accelerating
4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10
cam phaser rattle
2 complaints • Severity 9/10
macpherson struts failed
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
178 owners reported drivetrain issues — failures commonly reported around 70K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (77 reports) • Median: 70K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Drivetrain (178 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Ford Expedition: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 34% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Expedition, with 178 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 70,354 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 70K-mile mark.
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Expedition, with 123 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Seat Belts Issues
Seat Belts complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Expedition, with 52 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to seat belts-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2019 Ford Expedition, with 14 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 2019 Ford Expedition. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (8 recalls)
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
+ 3 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.
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.
2019 Ford Expedition vs. Class Average (Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
527
Class avg
189
2.8x 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. 527 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 8 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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