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2016 Ford Expedition Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition, 8% of its 216 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 60,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Fuel System complaints
17
8% of 216
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report sudden loss of accelerator response while driving, with the pedal going limp and a wrench icon appearing on the dash.
  • Several describe the vehicle entering "limp mode" at varying speeds, from highway travel to slow parking-lot maneuvers, with no warning beforehand.
  • Some report the throttle body failing and being replaced by a dealer, in a few cases failing again after tens of thousands of additional miles.
  • Multiple owners describe the engine losing power completely on the highway, forcing them to coast to the shoulder and restart the vehicle.
  • Others report engine shuddering, decelerating, or stalling in traffic, sometimes tied to a diagnostic code referencing the throttle actuator control.

When 2016 Ford Expedition fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2016, latest Dec 18, 2024.

2016 Ford Expedition fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Dec 2016Jul 2018Jul 2019Apr 2020Jun 2021Feb 2022Oct 2023Dec 2024
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Dec 2024; peak Jul 2018 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2016 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Expedition model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200565 (21%)
  2. 200624 (8%)
  3. 200737 (17%)
  4. 20089 (6%)
  5. 20092 (7%)
  6. 20100 (0%)
  7. 20114 (6%)
  8. 20124 (3%)
  9. 20132 (2%)
  10. 20140 (0%)
  11. 201522 (13%)
  12. 201617 (8%)
  13. 201720 (6%)
  14. 20189 (2%)
  15. 201910 (2%)
  16. 20205 (1%)
  17. 202114 (6%)
  18. 202214 (12%)
  19. 20234 (6%)
  20. 20242 (3%)
  21. 20251 (3%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA list for the 2016 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists 17 fuel system complaints for the 2016 Expedition, which is 8% of its 216 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Ford Expedition fuel system?
No related recall is listed in the data for this fuel system issue.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear on the 2016 Expedition?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints is 60,000 miles.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among these fuel system complaints.
How does 2016 compare to other Expedition model years for fuel system complaints?
The 2016 Expedition's 8% share is lower than 2015 (13%) and 2022 (12%), but higher than years like 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2024.

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.