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2010 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

20/100

#17 most-complained of 21 Expedition years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2010 Ford Expedition has 58 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 20 out of 100 — #17 highest of 21 Expedition model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is structure & body (16 complaints, 28% of the total). Complaints report 10 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries.

Complaints
58
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
10 / 1
Injuries / deaths
13 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
15
13 city / 18.5 hwy

Top 2010 Ford Expedition problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body16 (28%)
  2. Electrical System12 (21%)
  3. Transmission & Powertrain10 (17%)
  4. Engine9 (16%)
  5. Other8 (14%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers5 (9%)
  7. Brakes4 (7%)
  8. Airbags3 (5%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (5%)
  10. Seat Belts1 (2%)
2010 Ford Expedition complaints: complaints filed per quarter62009 Q32011 Q12012 Q32014 Q32016 Q12017 Q32019 Q32026 Q1
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2009 Q3 to 2026 Q1; peak 2017 Q3 (6).

2010 Ford Expedition recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2010 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost

City
13 MPG
Highway
18.5 MPG
Combined
15 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,350
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Gasoline or E85
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2010 compared with other Expedition years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2008Caution55146314
2009Best028116
2010Best2058015
2011Best571015
2012Good25118315.5

All Ford Expedition years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2010 Ford Expedition a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2010 Ford Expedition ranks #17 of 21 among Expedition model years (Complaint Index 20/100, verdict: Best). It has 58 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Expedition?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (16 complaints), electrical system (12 complaints), and transmission & powertrain (10 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 52,813 miles.
Does the 2010 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2010 Ford Expedition in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Ford Expedition?
EPA rates the 2010 Ford Expedition at 15 MPG combined (13 city / 18.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.