NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls and 34 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Expedition.
5Safety recalls
34Owner complaints
4Complaints citing a crash
1Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: electrical system, brakes, air bags, and engine and cooling. Most-reported area: forward collision avoidance (8 complaints, 24%). Includes the longer Expedition EL (2016 and 2017) and Expedition Max (from 2018).
5 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Expedition
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
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 driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026F-150,2022-2026F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit 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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
NHTSA listing: EXPEDITION. Ford campaign 25SD4.
Brakes
Jul 25, 2025
power assist · electric · control module · software
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.
The fix and full notice
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
Risk: An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles.
5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Risk: A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.
NHTSA listing: EXPEDITION. Ford campaign 25S30.
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.
What owners report
The areas named in the 34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Expedition. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Forward collision avoidance8 · 24%
Most named: automatic emergency braking (5); warnings (3)
Electrical system6 · 18%
Steering6 · 18%
Brakes5 · 15%
Powertrain5 · 15%
Seats5 · 15%
Wheels4 · 12%
Unknown or other6 · 18%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Ford Expedition recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2025 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).
Owner complaints
2025: 34 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Complaints
2016
216
2017
357
2018
375
2019
503
2020
414
2021
232
2022
113
2023
64
2024
76
2025
34
2026
9
Safety recalls
2025: 5 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Recalls
2016
3
2017
4
2018
14
2019
11
2020
18
2021
12
2022
12
2023
8
2024
7
2025
5
2026
1
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.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 20.4%
FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV RWD
Rollover risk 23.7%
FORD EXPEDITION SUV 4WD
Rollover risk 20.4%
FORD EXPEDITION SUV RWD
Rollover risk 23.7%
Questions
What are the most common 2025 Expedition problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: forward collision avoidance (8), electrical system (6), steering (6). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2025 Ford Expedition safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2025 Ford Expedition earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
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 Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
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.