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2023 Ford Expedition Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Expedition, most often about the electrical (26% of complaints). It is 23rd of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints and has 8 recalls.
Most common 2023 Ford Expedition problems
Electrical
17 complaints · 26%Parts named most often: starter assembly.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the contact received a "low battery" notification from the vehicle's mobile app. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was not contacted. The…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, or while the vehicle was being driven, the front driverâs side buttons on the door failed to operate as designed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact…
Other or unspecified
13 complaints · 20%Transmission
11 complaints · 17%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving approximately 62 MPH and towing a motorhome, the "exceeded speed distance conditions" message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the transmission fluid was inspected but no failure was found. The contact was advised to…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a hard shift from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer.…
Engine
7 complaints · 11%Speed control
6 complaints · 9%The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. As a result, the vehicle proceeded over the side curves then stalled. All the air bags deployed. No warning lights was illuminated. The contact sustained injury to his left…
The contact owned a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was occupying the vehicle at the residence and attempting to park in the drive postion, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into the garage wall, causing damage to the garage wall, refrigerator, and storage cabinet. The…
Visibility and wipers
6 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly, rearview mirrors/devices, windshield, power window devices and controls.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side exterior mirror fractured. The contact stated that he noticed that there was water inside the mirror housing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front driver's side exterior mirror…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH and taking an exit, the panoramic sunroof exploded without impact. The sunroof exploded from the inside going outward. The contact stated that the first panoramic slide had exploded, and the second sunroof was still intact. There was…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, lane keep, automatic emergency braking, blind spot detection.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the adaptative cruise control activated, the vehicle failed to decelerate automatically upon approaching another vehicle, requiring the contact to depress the brake pedal. The pre-collision warning light was…
Brakes
5 complaints · 8%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2023 Ford Expedition recalls
Body and structure: center console
Risk: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Visibility and wipers: linkages
Risk: Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Electrical: integrated trailer brake control
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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."
Brakes: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The accessory protocol interface module (apim) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on june 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on october 8, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 bronco, f-150, 2021-2024 edge, 2022-2025 escape, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, f-600, 2022-2024 expedition, 2022-2025 transit, 2021-2023 mach-e, 2024 ranger, mustang, 2021-2023 lincoln nautilus, 2022-2024 navigator, and 2023-2024 corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2024. Owners may call ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c39.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 explorer, lincoln aviator, 2020-2024 escape, lincoln corsair, 2018-2024 f-150, expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Equipment: owners/service/other manual
Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail the owner's manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23c20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 202, "head restraints."
Transmission: axle assembly
Risk: A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 21, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s07.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2023 f-150, expedition, and lincoln navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2023 Ford Expedition
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Expedition?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (17 complaints); other or unspecified (13 complaints); transmission (11 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2023 Ford Expedition have?
- 8 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 9, 2026 (body and structure). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2023 a bad year for the Ford Expedition?
- It is 23rd of 27 Expedition model years by number of complaints, with 65 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.