2019 Ford Expedition Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Ford Expedition, 5% of its 503 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 41,000. One crash and 4 injuries are tied to this area, and two related recalls exist for the console trim and seat structure.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 23
- 5% of 503
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 41,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Rear liftgate opens or closes unexpectedly on its own, sometimes with people standing near the bumper or while the key is inside the car.
- Rear or driver-side doors fail to latch securely, swinging open while driving, especially in cold temperatures.
- Second- and third-row seats can be accidentally collapsed by children pressing a release button while the vehicle is moving.
- The fixed rear vista roof panel has shattered outward with a loud bang while driving on the highway.
- Chrome trim around the center console has sharp edges that have caused lacerations.
- Roof rack molding and front cap have detached at highway speed even when the rack was never used.
When 2019 Ford Expedition body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 23, 2019, latest Sep 19, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2019 Ford Expedition
- 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 19V633000Aug 28, 2019Structure & Body639,137 vehicles
Seats:mid/rear assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Structure & Body complaints by Expedition model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2019 Ford Expedition?
- NHTSA lists 23 Structure & Body complaints for the 2019 Expedition, which is 5% of the 503 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall related to Structure & Body issues on the 2019 Ford Expedition?
- Yes. Recall 26V368000 covers chrome center console trim that can bubble and peel into sharp edges, and recall 19V633000 covers seat structure inspection and replacement on 2019-2020 Expedition vehicles.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2019 Expedition?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 41,000 miles for Structure & Body complaints on this model year.
- Have any crashes or injuries resulted from these Structure & Body complaints?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 4 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2019 Expedition, with no fires reported.