The most-reported Expedition run is 1FMPU18L3XL (1999 builds) with 44 complaints, 14.2× the typical run. Power train problems make up 22% of reports; 2019 is the worst model year at 4 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 87 recall campaigns for Expedition model years 1997–2026.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Ford Expedition has 2,478 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 3% of every Expedition complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1FMPU18L3XL•••••• | 1999 | 3 | 6 | |
| 1FMPU18L2XL•••••• | 1999 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1FMPU18L5XL•••••• | 1999 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1FMFU18L1VL•••••• | 1997 | — | 5 | |
| 1FMFU18L6VL•••••• | 1997 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1FMFU18L8VL•••••• | 1997 | 2 | 4 | |
| 1FMFU18L3VL•••••• | 1997 | — | 4 | |
| 1FMFU18LXVL•••••• | 1997 | 2 | 6 | |
| 1FMPU18L6XL•••••• | 1999 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1FMFU18L7VL•••••• | 1997 | 2 | 3 | |
| 1FMFU18L4VL•••••• | 1997 | — | 3 | |
| 1FMPU18L7WL•••••• | 1998 | — | — |
Each of the other 2,466 Expedition runs has 33 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 244 Expedition VINs so far, most often 2025, 2024, 2026 builds; 3 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.
Which model years to check twice
Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Ford Expedition the gap between build years is 4×: a 2019 car draws 4 complaints per run, a 2009 one 1.
| Year | Per run | Complaints | Runs | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 8 | — | |
| 2025 | 36 | 29 | 4 | |
| 2024 | 75 | 53 | 7 | |
| 2023 | 64 | 48 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 114 | 72 | 4 | |
| 2021 | 233 | 101 | 4 | |
| 2020 | 419 | 117 | 5 | |
| 2019 | 508 | 126 | 7 | |
| 2018 | 371 | 112 | 8 | |
| 2017 | 350 | 101 | 19 | |
| 2016 | 212 | 97 | 8 | |
| 2015 | 159 | 74 | 8 | |
| 2014 | 70 | 50 | 10 | |
| 2013 | 89 | 56 | 3 | |
| 2012 | 107 | 67 | 5 | |
| 2011 | 63 | 49 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 50 | 43 | 9 | |
| 2009 | 20 | 20 | 2 | |
| 2008 | 124 | 75 | 21 | |
| 2007 | 176 | 90 | 5 |
Heaviest year here is 2019 at 4 complaints per run; lightest is 2009 at 1. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 22% of everything Ford Expedition owners report: Power Train, 1,441 of 7,766 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 60 | 9 | |
| Electrical System | 19 | 231 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 | 80 | |
| Engine | 9 | 46 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 71 | 213 | |
| Service Brakes | 68 | 22 | |
| Tires | 26 | 2 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 29 |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 87 recall campaigns on the Ford Expedition; the 6 below cover build years 1997 to 2024. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 24V852000 | Equipment:other:labels | 2018–2024 |
| 26V368000 | Structure:interior Panels:center Console | 2018–2024 |
| 23V420000 | Equipment:other:owners/service/other Manual | 2018–2023 |
| 06E056000 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 1999–2006 |
| 05V388000 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1997–2002 |
| 06E067000 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1997–2002 |
24V852000 was opened in 2024 on cars built from 2018: 6 years on the road before the recall.
The Expedition against its rivals
The Expedition draws 3.1 complaints per production run; the Toyota Sequoia 5.1, the Dodge Durango 4.8 and the GMC Acadia 3.3. That is the lowest rate of the 4.
| Model | Complaints | Runs | Per run | Involved a crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 7,766 | 2,478 | 5.8% | |
| Toyota Sequoia | 2,696 | 529 | 3.4% | |
| Dodge Durango | 11,502 | 2,416 | 4.9% | |
| GMC Acadia | 5,136 | 1,538 | 2.5% |
How serious were they
Of the 7,766 reports on the Ford Expedition, 5.8% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, above the norm.
| Outcome | Ford Expedition | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 7,766 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 451 (5.8%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 592 (7.6%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 576 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 15 | 2,728 |
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Ford Expedition share of that is 7,766 complaints over 2,478 runs, 0.7% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Ford Expedition VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 7,766 NHTSA complaints from 2,478 Expedition runs and 87 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which Expedition production run has the most complaints?
1FMPU18L3XL, a 1999 build, with 44 complaints, 3 of them after a crash. The typical Expedition run has 3.1.
Which Expedition years have the most complaints?
Per production run, 2019 is heaviest at 4 complaints per run and 2009 lightest at 1.
Does the Expedition get more complaints than the Toyota Sequoia?
No: 3.1 complaints per production run for the Expedition against 5.1 for the Toyota Sequoia.
How many Expedition complaints involve a crash?
5.8% of 7,766 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 592 involved a fire.
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