The best and worst Ford Expedition years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Ford Expeditions old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2007, 2009–2010 and 2014 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2017–2020 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2017 Ford Expedition · 68.6 per 10,000 sold (2.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Master cylinder and booster, typically around 91,818 miles; then blower motor and blend-door actuators.
2018 Ford Expedition · 68.1 per 10,000 sold (2.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 64,000 miles; then timing chain, guides and tensioners.
2019 Ford Expedition · 56.7 per 10,000 sold (2.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 79,400 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2020 Ford Expedition · 52.0 per 10,000 sold (2.1× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 65,800 miles; then automatic transmission internals.
Years with the fewest complaints
2007 Ford Expedition · 16.4 per 10,000 sold (0.7× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Fuel pump and sending unit, typically around 88,250 miles.
2009 Ford Expedition · 7.9 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 59,644 miles.
2010 Ford Expedition · 15.3 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Body control and other modules, typically around 96,000 miles.
2014 Ford Expedition · 16.1 per 10,000 sold (0.6× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically around 124,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Ford Expedition year: 25.2 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Expedition?
Among Ford Expeditions old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2017 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 68.6, about 2.7× a typical Ford Expedition year. The 2018–2020 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Ford Expedition?
The 2009 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Ford Expeditions from 2005–2022: 7.9, against 25.2 for a typical year. The 2007, 2010 and 2014 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2017 Ford Expedition?
The most-reported problem on the 2017 Ford Expedition is master cylinder and booster, typically around 91,818 miles.
Why aren't the newest Ford Expedition years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.