Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Expedition ranks among the better years, with a complaint index of 10 and a Best verdict compared to other Expedition model years.

Does the 2013 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2013 Ford Expedition.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford Expedition?

Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 47% of all reported issues, the largest share of any problem area, with a median failure mileage of 90,500 miles.

How does the 2013 Expedition compare to other model years?

The 2013 model ranks 19th worst out of 21 years tracked, meaning most other years have higher complaint counts, while years like 2019 and 2020 show far higher complaint indexes of 95 and 100.

What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Ford Expedition?

EPA rates the 2013 Expedition at 15.5 mpg combined, 13.5 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $4,175.

2013 Ford Expedition Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2013 Ford Expedition has a complaint index of 10, one of the lowest among the 21 model years tracked, earning a Best verdict. It has zero recalls, 92 complaints, and its top issue is Transmission & Powertrain at 47% of complaints.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 10/100; #19 of 21 Expedition years
Verdict: Best; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 92; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 3; reported in complaints
Fires: 3
Injuries: 4
Top issue: Transmission & Powertrain
Best nearby year: 2014; rated Best

NHTSA overall rating: 4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG: 15.5; 13.5 city / 19 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 4 / 0

2013 Ford Expedition recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2013 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 13.5 MPG
Highway: 19 MPG
Combined: 15.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $4,175; 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.

2013 compared with other Expedition years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2011	Best	5	71	0	15
2012	Good	25	118	3	15.5
2013	Best	10	92	0	15.5
2014	Best	15	72	0	15.5
2015	Good	35	164	3	17

All Ford Expedition years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?: Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2013 Expedition ranks among the better years, with a complaint index of 10 and a Best verdict compared to other Expedition model years.
Does the 2013 Ford Expedition have any recalls?: NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2013 Ford Expedition.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Ford Expedition?: Transmission & Powertrain complaints make up 47% of all reported issues, the largest share of any problem area, with a median failure mileage of 90,500 miles.
How does the 2013 Expedition compare to other model years?: The 2013 model ranks 19th worst out of 21 years tracked, meaning most other years have higher complaint counts, while years like 2019 and 2020 show far higher complaint indexes of 95 and 100.
What is the fuel economy of the 2013 Ford Expedition?: EPA rates the 2013 Expedition at 15.5 mpg combined, 13.5 mpg city and 19 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $4,175.