2023 Ford Expedition Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Good The 2023 Ford Expedition has a complaint index of 45 and ranks 12th of 21 model years, earning a Good verdict relative to other years. It shows 64 complaints, 8 recalls, and no do-not-drive recalls, with Electrical System issues topping the list.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 45/100
- #12 of 21 Expedition years
- Verdict
- Good
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 64
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 8
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 4
- Injuries
- 7
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 21.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
Top 2023 Ford Expedition problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System16 (25%)
- Engine13 (20%)
- Other13 (20%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (17%)
- Structure & Body6 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (9%)
- Brakes5 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (8%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (6%)
- Fuel System4 (6%)
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 describe unintended acceleration where the vehicle surged forward or failed to stop despite the brake pedal being depressed, in some cases causing a crash into a garage wall or curb.
- Multiple reports describe engine compartment fires, including one that started while the vehicle was parked in floodwater and another that ignited while driving with smoke entering the cabin through the vents.
- One owner reported a front passenger wheel assembly detaching at low speed, causing the vehicle to strike parked cars.
- Owners describe fuel spraying or squirting back out of the filler neck during refueling.
- A cruise control malfunction was reported where the set speed changed on its own between 35 and 75 mph without driver input.
- One owner described the transmission hesitating and losing power for a couple of seconds around 20 mph while in sport mode.
2023 Ford Expedition recalls
8 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 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.
- NHTSA 26V104000Feb 20, 2026Electrical System4,381,878 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driverâs ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
2023 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.
2023 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Ford Expedition reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2023 Expedition a complaint index of 45 and a Good verdict, ranking 12th out of 21 model years for this model. It has fewer reported problems than several other Expedition years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2023 Ford Expedition?
- Electrical System complaints lead at 25% of all reports, followed by Engine issues at 20% and Transmission & Powertrain at 17%. Electrical System problems included one fire and one crash.
- Does the 2023 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns tied to the 2023 Expedition, covering the front axle pinion, brake lines, wiper arms, trailer module software, and the center console trim, among others. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Expedition compare to other bad years like 2019 and 2020?
- The 2019 and 2020 Expeditions carry much higher complaint indexes of 95 and 100 with Avoid verdicts, compared to 45 for 2023. The 2023 model year has fewer complaints and a better relative standing.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Ford Expedition?
- EPA rates the 2023 Expedition at 18 mpg combined, 16 mpg city, and 21.5 mpg highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.