2024 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
CautionComplaint Index
73/100
#5 most-complained of 16 Expedition years
The 2024 Ford Expedition has a Complaint Index of 73 with 76 complaints and 7 recalls, ranking 5th worst of 16 model years. It gets a Caution verdict, better than 2017-2020 but worse than 2010-2016, 2022, 2023 and 2025.
- Complaints
- 76
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes / fires
- 6 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18
- 16 city / 22 hwy
Top 2024 Ford Expedition problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Owners describe brakes that fail to slow the vehicle or lock up suddenly, including one case ending in a front-end collision.
- Some report unintended acceleration when applying the brakes or while using Adaptive Cruise Control, in one case reaching 80 MPH.
- One owner reported the gas pedal assembly breaking during a low-speed parking maneuver, causing the vehicle to surge.
- A powered running board reportedly closed on its own and trapped a passenger's foot while the vehicle was parked with the door open.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy correctly during a front collision, alongside inconsistent rear cross traffic warning alerts.
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?
- NHTSA data gives the 2024 Expedition a Complaint Index of 73, a Caution verdict, and rank 5th worst out of 16 model years for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2024 Ford Expedition?
- The top problem area is the Electrical System, with 15 complaints (20% of the total), followed by Engine and Collision Avoidance & Cameras, each with 13 complaints (17%).
- Does the 2024 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2024 Expedition, covering the center console trim, electrical trailer module software, brake lines, camera module software, engine cup plugs, and airbag warning labels.
- At what mileage do 2024 Expedition problems tend to show up?
- The median mileage at failure across all complaints is 15,263 miles, with Electrical System issues at 17,304 miles and Engine issues at 19,631.5 miles.
- How does the 2024 Expedition compare to other model years?
- It ranks 5th worst of 16 years with a Complaint Index of 73, better than 2017 (80), 2018 (87), 2019 (100), and 2020 (93), but worse than 2021 (67), 2022 (60), 2023 (53), and 2025 (47).