2019 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 Expedition years
The 2019 Ford Expedition ranks worst of 16 model years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 100 and 503 complaints across 11 recalls. Transmission & Powertrain issues make up 44% of complaints, followed by Engine at 28% and Seat Belts at 20%.
- Complaints
- 503
- Recalls
- 11
- Crashes / fires
- 8 / 3
- Injuries / deaths
- 39 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 22.5 hwy
Top 2019 Ford Expedition problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Transmission & Powertrain219 (44%)
- Engine142 (28%)
- Seat Belts101 (20%)
- Other46 (9%)
- Electrical System26 (5%)
- Airbags24 (5%)
- Structure & Body23 (5%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (3%)
- Fuel System10 (2%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (2%)
What owners report
- Vehicles have stalled or lost drive mode mid-turn, showing an anti-collision alert or a wrench warning light on the dashboard.
- Some owners report the transmission park pawl or drive system triggering unexpected dashboard warnings tied to a later recall for park-in-motion risk.
- Seat belt pretensioners have locked unexpectedly or, in one case, reportedly popped and produced smoke while driving.
- Front passenger seat belts have failed to retract properly during a crash despite airbag deployment.
- A center console chrome trim edge has caused a hand laceration sharp enough to cause loss of consciousness while driving.
- A fuel tank strap bolt reportedly came loose, causing the tank to drop from the vehicle at low mileage.
2019 Ford Expedition recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V402000Jun 24, 2026Transmission & Powertrain741,195 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V368000Jun 9, 2026Structure & Body548,463 vehicles
Structure:interior panels:center console
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Risk: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
- NHTSA 26V344000May 27, 2026Seat Belts419,967 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
2019 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 22.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2019 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2019 Expedition has the highest Complaint Index (100) among the 16 model years tracked and carries an Avoid verdict relative to other Expedition years.
- What is the biggest problem area for the 2019 Ford Expedition?
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints account for 44% of all reports, with a median failure mileage of 76,000 miles, making it the top problem area.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA lists 11 recalls for the 2019 Expedition, covering areas including Transmission & Powertrain, Seat Belts, Electrical System, and Structure & Body, with none marked do-not-drive.
- How does the 2019 Expedition compare to other model years?
- The 2019 model has a Complaint Index of 100, higher than 2017 (80), 2018 (87), and 2020 (93), placing it as the worst-ranked year of the 16 tracked.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Ford Expedition?
- EPA rates the 2019 Expedition at 19 mpg combined (17 city / 22.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400.