Full-size SUVs · U553 generation
Fair Below average
It scores 28 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $30,272 to own, including $13,633 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Ford Expedition.
Reliability
28/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$13,633
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$10,200
20 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$30,179
$26,557 – $33,800, estimate
Recalls
11
on record
Owner complaints
526
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
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 lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
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.
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 Saf
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.
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.
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 sea
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Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (92/100) and the 2020 worst (26/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 41/100 |
| 2023 | 49/100 |
| 2022 | 54/100 |
| 2021 | 31/100 |
| 2020 | 26/100 |
| 2019 | 28/100 |
| 2018 | 38/100 |
| 2017 | 67/100 |
| 2016 | 85/100 |
| 2015 | 92/100 |
Not especially. It scores 28 out of 100, below average for full-size SUVs; the 2015, 2016 and 2017 scored better.
It scores 28 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 526 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $13,633 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $30,272 over 5 years: $6,439 in lost value, $13,633 in repairs and $10,200 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $30,179 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (92/100) and the 2020 worst (26/100).
11 recalls on record with NHTSA.