2024 Ford Expedition Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2024 Ford Expedition ranks 6th worst out of 21 model years with a complaint index of 75 and an Avoid verdict. Owners logged 76 complaints, 6 crashes, 1 fire, and 9 injuries, with 7 recalls covering brakes, engine, and electrical systems.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 75/100
- #6 of 21 Expedition years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 76
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 7
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 6
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 9
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
Top 2024 Ford Expedition problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other17 (22%)
- Electrical System15 (20%)
- Engine13 (17%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras13 (17%)
- Brakes9 (12%)
- Lane Departure8 (11%)
- Structure & Body8 (11%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (9%)
- Visibility & Wipers7 (9%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (7%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report brakes failing to slow the vehicle or locking up unexpectedly, in some cases leading to front-end collisions.
- Some drivers describe the vehicle accelerating on its own when the brake pedal was applied, including at low parking-lot speeds.
- Engine complaints include unintended acceleration while adaptive cruise control was active and a gas pedal assembly reportedly breaking during a low-speed maneuver.
- Electrical system complaints mention a powered running board closing and opening unexpectedly, causing an injury.
- Collision avoidance features reportedly went offline, showing 'Pre-Collision Assist not available' messages after an unintended acceleration event.
- Structure and body complaints describe seats reclining unexpectedly during a rear-end collision.
2024 Ford Expedition recalls
7 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 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.
- NHTSA 25V314000May 9, 2025Brakes273,789 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
2024 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 22 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.
2024 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Ford Expedition reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Expedition carries a complaint index of 75 and ranks 6th worst out of 21 model years, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other Expedition years.
- What problems does the 2024 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA complaints point to the Electrical System as the top problem area (20% of complaints), followed by Engine and Collision Avoidance & Cameras issues (17% each), and Brakes (12%).
- Does the 2024 Ford Expedition have a brake recall?
- Yes. Recall 25V314000 covers front brake lines that may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, potentially causing a brake fluid leak.
- How many recalls does the 2024 Ford Expedition have?
- NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 2024 Expedition, covering structure and body, electrical, brakes, collision avoidance, and engine components, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2024 Ford Expedition?
- Electrical System complaints lead with 15 complaints, or 20% of the total, at a median mileage of 17,304 miles.