2025 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
40/100
#13 most-complained of 21 Expedition years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2025 Ford Expedition has 34 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 40 out of 100 — #13 highest of 21 Expedition model years (verdict: Good). The most reported problem area is collision avoidance & cameras (8 complaints, 24% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 34
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 15.5 city / 23 hwy
Top 2025 Ford Expedition problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (24%)
- Structure & Body7 (21%)
- Brakes6 (18%)
- Electrical System6 (18%)
- Other6 (18%)
- Steering6 (18%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (15%)
- Engine3 (9%)
- Lane Departure3 (9%)
2025 Ford Expedition recalls
5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 25V823000Dec 1, 2025Brakes679 vehicles
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
- NHTSA 25V488000Jul 25, 2025Brakes312,120 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
Risk: An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
2025 Ford Expedition fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15.5 MPG
- Highway
- 23 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,500
- 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.
2025 compared with other Expedition years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Ford Expedition a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2025 Ford Expedition ranks #13 of 21 among Expedition model years (Complaint Index 40/100, verdict: Good). It has 34 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Expedition?
- The most reported problem areas are collision avoidance & cameras (8 complaints), structure & body (7 complaints), and brakes (6 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 7,300 miles.
- Does the 2025 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Expedition, most recently reported 2026, covering electrical system, brakes, airbags, and engine.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2025 Ford Expedition?
- EPA rates the 2025 Ford Expedition at 18.5 MPG combined (15.5 city / 23 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,500. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.