Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Ford Expedition has 14 recalls, 357 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
14
Recalls
357
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated July 9, 2026
18V392000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These ...
18V805000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may ...
17V775000
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capabili...
18V213000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with ...
18V058000
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermi...
18V214000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Exp...
23V420000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Su...
24V099000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or f...
24V852000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and...
25V197000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or f...
25V236000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake...
26V344000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or fr...
26V368000
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting ...
26V402000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The tran...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving on the interstate and merging to the next lane, my transmission shifted from 9th gear ... |
| Jun 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | We have and continue to experience severe transmission slipping in our 2018 expedition limited. It c... |
| May 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Ford performed Emission Recall 24E13 on my vehicle. The corporate software update bricked the Powert... |
| May 15, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission stalled out in heavy traffic. We had our repair person check the vehicle and they confi... |
| May 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2018 Ford Expedition. The vehicle was purchased through a de... |
| May 6, 2026 | ENGINE | After Fords most recent recall for a PCM software update at the dealer the car immediately runs diff... |
| May 4, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Transmission will randomly over shift or down shift when driving. When turning left I have had the t... |
| May 1, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | my car is a 2018 we bought it used in 2020 we had to had the transmission flushed and coils replaced... |
| Mar 31, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle experienced catastrophic timing system failure causing engine to jump time and stall at idle... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | "Verified internal hydraulic cross leak due to CDF drum bushing movement. Transmission has delayed e... |
| Mar 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The CDF drum is starting to fail and it will shift from a low gear to a high gear at certain speeds.... |
| Mar 14, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, another ve... |
| Mar 3, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Back up camera does not display or turn on. There has been no damage to the vehicle but radio which... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | Suspected Safety Defect – Windshield Wiper System Effected Vehicle Information Vehicle 1 - 2018 Fo... |
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | I am writing to express concern regarding a significant engine issue with my 2018 Ford Expedition. A... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | Front passenger DRL fail in lower 2/3 of LED strip. Im afraid other cars won't see me as well. No wa... |
| Feb 18, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The vehicle often feels like it is slipping when it is changing gears at lower speeds. When trying ... |
| Feb 16, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | While driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle intermittently loses throttle response. Pressing ... |
| Jan 14, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My 2018 Ford Expedition had an open recall for back up screens not working at all. I have a 2018 For... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | When attempting to pass a slow moving vehicle on a 2 lane highway when driving up a hill the transmi... |