2023 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
53/100
#8 most-complained of 16 Expedition years
The 2023 Ford Expedition has a Complaint Index of 53, ranking 8th worst out of 16 model years and earning a Caution verdict. It has 64 complaints, 8 recalls, and NHTSA's top problem area is the Electrical System at 25% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 64
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 4
- Injuries / deaths
- 7 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 21.5 hwy
Top 2023 Ford Expedition problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration while attempting to park or depressing the brake pedal, sometimes resulting in a crash into a structure.
- Some vehicles experienced engine compartment fires, including one reported at 6,197 miles with smoke entering the cabin through the vents.
- Cruise control has been reported to reset itself to a much higher speed than set, without driver input.
- A front wheel assembly reportedly detached at low speed after a loud popping sound, causing the vehicle to veer and strike parked cars.
- Fuel has been reported to squirt out of the filler neck during refueling.
- Drivers report the accelerator pedal going to the floor with a temporary loss of forward motion around 20 mph 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 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among the 16 model years with data. It has fewer complaints (64) than the 2017-2020 Expeditions but more than several other recent years.
- What are the most common problems on the 2023 Ford Expedition?
- Electrical System issues make up 25% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 20% and Transmission & Powertrain issues at 17%. The median mileage at failure for engine complaints was 21,000 miles.
- Does the 2023 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2023 Expedition, covering areas including the Structure & Body, Visibility & Wipers, Electrical System, Brakes, Collision Avoidance & Cameras, and Transmission & Powertrain. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Expedition compare to other model years?
- With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2023 model is rated Caution, better than the 2017-2020 Expeditions which are rated Avoid with indexes between 80 and 100, but worse than years like 2010-2014 and 2025 which are rated Best or Good.
- Is the 2023 Expedition fuel efficient?
- EPA rates the 2023 Ford Expedition at 18 mpg combined (16 city / 21.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,600.