2019 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 142 engine complaints for the 2019 Ford Expedition, 28% of all 503 complaints filed for the year. Owners report cam phaser failures on the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, often near a median 73,000 miles. No related recall is listed, though Ford ran customer satisfaction programs 21B10 and 21N03.
- Engine complaints
- 142
- 28% of 503
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 73,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine rattles or makes a loud knocking noise on startup, often with no warning light illuminated.
- Owners report the cam phasers failing on the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, sometimes diagnosed after a check engine light appears.
- Dealers reference Customer Satisfaction Programs 21B10 and 21N03 for cam phaser replacement, but some owners say their VIN was not covered.
- Some owners describe hesitation or failure to accelerate when pressing the gas pedal, an issue dealers could not always reproduce.
- One report describes the engine shutting off unexpectedly at a stop before restarting.
When 2019 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 17, 2020, latest Jul 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 Ford Expedition
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Expedition model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems in the 2019 Ford Expedition?
- NHTSA lists 142 engine complaints for the 2019 model year, which is 28% of the 503 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford Expedition engine?
- NHTSA shows no related recall listed for this engine issue, though owners reference Ford Customer Satisfaction Programs 21B10 and 21N03 covering cam phaser replacement.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 73,000 miles.
- What is the main engine complaint for the 2019 Expedition?
- Most owner complaints describe cam phaser failures on the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, often accompanied by a rattling noise on startup.