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2018 Ford Expedition Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 34 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2018 Ford Expedition, 9% of its 375 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 20,705. No related recall covers this issue.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
34
9% of 375
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
20,706 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

  • Owners report rear shock absorbers leaking or failing early, sometimes under 10,000 miles, causing bouncing over potholes and sideways movement in turns.
  • Multiple owners describe all four struts leaking fluid, often discovered during routine oil changes or tire replacement, with no towing or off-road use reported.
  • Some report a loud clunking noise in the rear suspension during downshifts or acceleration, traced in one case to a loose rear differential retainer bushing.
  • Front struts have also been reported leaking at various mileages, with dealers citing an internal service bulletin but not treating it as a recall repair.
  • Owners note the strut and shock issues recur across the 2017 and 2018 model years and are often not covered once the vehicle is out of warranty.

When 2018 Ford Expedition suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 21, 2019, latest Sep 22, 2026.

2018 Ford Expedition suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2019Sep 2019Oct 2020Oct 2021May 2022Mar 2023Oct 2024Sep 2026
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2019 to Sep 2026; peak Nov 2021 (3).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2018 Ford Expedition

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Expedition model year

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

  1. 200513 (4%)
  2. 200618 (6%)
  3. 200736 (17%)
  4. 200811 (8%)
  5. 20091 (4%)
  6. 20103 (5%)
  7. 20113 (4%)
  8. 20125 (4%)
  9. 20138 (9%)
  10. 20146 (8%)
  11. 20151 (1%)
  12. 20164 (2%)
  13. 201718 (5%)
  14. 201834 (9%)
  15. 201915 (3%)
  16. 20201 (0%)
  17. 20211 (0%)
  18. 20223 (3%)
  19. 20235 (8%)
  20. 20247 (9%)
  21. 20255 (15%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension problems on the 2018 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA shows 34 complaints in the suspension, wheels & tires category for the 2018 Expedition, making up 9% of the 375 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for 2018 Ford Expedition struts or shocks?
No. NHTSA's related_recalls field for this problem area on the 2018 Expedition is empty, so there is no listed recall covering the strut and shock complaints.
At what mileage do these suspension issues typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 20,705 miles, though some owners reported leaking struts and shocks well under 10,000 miles.
Did any suspension complaints result in crashes or injuries?
No. NHTSA records 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the 34 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2018 Expedition.

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.