NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 217 owner complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition.
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera, visibility, and brakes. Most-described problem: loss of power or limp mode (35 complaints, 16%). Most-reported area: brakes (48 complaints, 22%; median mileage when it happened: 60,000).
Fewer complaints than a typical Expedition year
The 2016 drew 37 owner complaints in its first three years, against 45 for a typical Expedition year.
No Expedition year stands out enough to avoid; best year: 2019. Based on owner complaints, not adjusted for sales.
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.
The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.
NHTSA listing: EXPEDITION. Components: Brakes: foundation components, master cylinder; Brakes: power assist. Ford campaign 22S11.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA investigations
NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2016 Ford Expedition.
What owners report
Owners have filed 217 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Expedition. Below, they are sorted by the problems owners describe and by the areas NHTSA files them under. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Problems owners describe
Loss of power or limp mode35 · 16%
Median 66,500 miles at failure, from 19 reports with mileage
Backup camera problems19 · 9%
Check engine light16 · 7%
Air conditioning or heater failures16 · 7%
Brake failure or a soft or hard pedal15 · 7%
Median 60,000 miles at failure, from 15 reports with mileage
Most named: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module (4); foundation components, master cylinder (4) · Median 60,000 miles at failure, from 35 reports with mileage
Engine37 · 17%
Median 58,000 miles at failure, from 24 reports with mileage
Powertrain36 · 17%
Median 74,000 miles at failure, from 25 reports with mileage
Electrical system33 · 15%
Speed control20 · 9%
Most named: throttle (4) · Median 53,600 miles at failure, from 18 reports with mileage
Backover prevention and rearview camera19 · 9%
Fuel and propulsion system16 · 7%
Unknown or other18 · 8%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Ford Expedition recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2016 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2021 Expedition drew the most (85) and the 2016 drew 37.
Owner complaints
2016: 217 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Complaints
2010
58
2011
71
2012
119
2013
92
2014
72
2015
164
2016
217
2017
359
2018
384
2019
531
2020
430
2021
243
2022
117
2023
65
2024
80
2025
38
2026
11
Safety recalls
2016: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Recalls
2010
0
2011
0
2012
3
2013
0
2014
0
2015
3
2016
3
2017
4
2018
14
2019
11
2020
18
2021
12
2022
12
2023
8
2024
7
2025
6
2026
2
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What are the most common 2016 Expedition problems?
In the 217 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Ford Expedition, the problems described most are loss of power or limp mode (35), backup camera problems (19), and the check engine light coming on (16). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can describe several problems.
Is the 2016 Ford Expedition safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2016 Ford Expedition earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
Is NHTSA investigating the 2016 Ford Expedition?
No. NHTSA's investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026, lists no investigations for the 2016 Ford Expedition.
How do I check if my Expedition has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Nov 12, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Nov 11, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA investigations file, dated Nov 12, 2026. Defect petitions, which ask NHTSA to open an investigation, are listed apart and only while open. Audit queries, which check whether a company met its recall and reporting duties rather than whether a vehicle has a problem, are not listed.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: EXPEDITION.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.