2022 Ford Expedition Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Ford Expedition has a Complaint Index of 65 and ranks 8th worst out of 21 model years, earning a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 113 complaints, 12 recall campaigns, 4 crashes, and 10 injuries, with Electrical System issues the top problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 65/100
- #8 of 21 Expedition years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 113
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 12
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 10
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 21.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 10 / 0
Top 2022 Ford Expedition problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report airbags failing to deploy and seat belt retractors not locking during a rear-side collision.
- Owners describe sudden unintended acceleration while stopped or in traffic, leading to forward collisions.
- Loud abnormal noises and loss of drivability have been reported at low speeds shortly after purchase.
- Panoramic sunroofs have reportedly shattered while driving at highway speed, described by owners as sounding like an explosion.
- Trailer brake controllers have reportedly failed to engage trailer brakes when the brake pedal is pressed.
- Infotainment systems have reportedly produced loud, uncontrollable static through the speakers.
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 gives the 2022 Expedition a Complaint Index of 65, ranking 8th worst among 21 model years, which puts it in the Caution category relative to other Expedition years.
- What problems does the 2022 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA complaints point to the Electrical System (22 complaints, 19% share) and Collision Avoidance & Cameras (21 complaints, 19% share) as the top problem areas, followed by Engine issues (18 complaints) reported at a median mileage of 8,065 miles.
- How many recalls does the 2022 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2022 Expedition, covering areas including seat belts, wiper arms, fuel system, brakes, and collision avoidance software, with none classified as do-not-drive.
- Does the 2022 Ford Expedition have a sunroof issue?
- NHTSA sample complaints include reports of panoramic sunroofs shattering while driving at highway speed, though this falls under the broader Visibility & Wipers problem area with 8 complaints and a median failure mileage of 49,000.
- How does the 2022 Expedition compare to other years?
- The 2022 model's Complaint Index of 65 is lower than 2017-2021 model years, which all carry Avoid verdicts with indexes between 80 and 100, but higher than years like 2013 and 2014, which rank Best.