2022 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
60/100
#7 most-complained of 16 Expedition years
The 2022 Ford Expedition has a Complaint Index of 60, ranking 7th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 113 NHTSA complaints, 12 recalls, and no fires or deaths reported.
- Complaints
- 113
- Recalls
- 12
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2022 Ford Expedition problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System22 (19%)
- Other22 (19%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras21 (19%)
- Engine18 (16%)
- Transmission & Powertrain15 (13%)
- Fuel System14 (12%)
- Structure & Body14 (12%)
- Brakes9 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (7%)
- Lane Departure6 (5%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy in a rear-side collision at highway speed, and a front seatbelt retractor failed to lock, letting the occupant lunge forward.
- Owners report sudden unintended acceleration while stopped or with the brake pedal depressed, in one case causing a multi-vehicle crash.
- A loud abnormal noise developed at low speed and left the vehicle undrivable, requiring a tow to the dealer.
- The panoramic sunroof glass has reportedly shattered or exploded while driving at highway speed with no impact.
- Trailer brake controllers reportedly fail to engage the trailer brakes when the brake pedal is pressed, even though they work when squeezed manually.
- The infotainment system has produced extremely loud, uncontrollable static through the speakers that could not be silenced.
2022 Ford Expedition recalls
12 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 26V204000Mar 31, 2026Visibility & Wipers422,613 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
2022 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 21.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,600
- 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.
2022 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Ford Expedition reliable?
- NHTSA data give the 2022 Expedition a Complaint Index of 60 and a Caution verdict, ranking 7th worst among 16 model years. It sits behind 2017-2020, which carry Avoid verdicts, but ahead of 2021's Caution rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Ford Expedition?
- NHTSA complaints are led by the Electrical System (22 complaints, 19% share) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (21 complaints, 19% share), followed by Engine issues (18 complaints, 16% share).
- Does the 2022 Ford Expedition have recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 12 recalls for the 2022 Expedition, covering areas such as seat belts, wipers, electrical software, fuel system, brakes, and collision-avoidance cameras. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the median mileage for reported failures on the 2022 Expedition?
- Across all complaints the median mileage at failure is 30,000 miles, though this varies by system: Engine complaints cluster around 8,065 miles while Visibility & Wipers issues appear near 49,000 miles.
- How does the 2022 Expedition compare to other years?
- Its Complaint Index of 60 is lower than 2017-2020 (80-100, all Avoid) but higher than 2010-2016 and 2023-2025, most of which rate Good or Best.