2021 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 66 engine complaints for the 2021 Ford Expedition, 28% of all complaints filed for the year. Three of those reports involved fires, and Ford issued recall 22V346000 for an engine compartment fire risk, with median mileage at failure of 48,000 miles.
- Engine complaints
- 66
- 28% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 48,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine compartment fires reported both while driving and while parked with the ignition off.
- A fire under the hood on the passenger side matched the pattern described in the open engine fire recall.
- Rodent damage to soy-based wiring triggered a check engine light shortly after purchase, around 3,100 miles.
- Multiple owners reported being notified of recall campaign 22V346000 for the engine but told that replacement parts were not yet available.
- Owners described being advised to park outside and away from structures while waiting for the recall remedy.
When 2021 Ford Expedition engine complaints were filed
First complaint Nov 24, 2021, latest Sep 10, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2021 Ford Expedition
- NHTSA 22V346000May 17, 2022Engine66,221 vehiclesPark Outside
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Risk: A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Currently the remedy is available for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty radiator fan motors, and those letters were mailed July 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S36.
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 many engine complaints does the 2021 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA lists 66 engine complaints for the 2021 Expedition, which is 28% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2021 Ford Expedition engine?
- Yes. Recall 22V346000, reported on 2022-05-17, covers an engine compartment fire risk while driving or parked, even with the ignition off. The recall advises parking outside away from structures until the remedy is performed.
- At what mileage do 2021 Expedition engine problems typically appear?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 48,000 miles at the time engine-related failures were reported.
- Did the 2021 Expedition engine issue cause fires?
- Yes. Three of the 66 engine complaints involved fires, and multiple sample complaints describe engine compartment fires occurring both while parked and while driving.
- How does 2021 compare to other Expedition model years for engine complaints?
- The 2021 Expedition's 28% share of engine complaints is close to 2019 (28%) and 2020 (15%), but lower than 2018, which had a 34% share.