2012 Ford Expedition problems and complaints
Owners have filed 118 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Power Train (64), Electrical System (20), Vehicle Speed Control (18).
Key takeaways
- 118 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 13 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 64 | 54% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 17% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 15% |
| Structure | 15 | 13% |
| Engine | 12 | 10% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 8% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% |
| Seats | 3 | 3% |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2012 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2012 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-12
vehicle shifting erratically and shows fuel mileage low and loss of speedometer
Vehicle Speed Control,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-12
vehicle shifting erratically and shows fuel mileage low and loss of speedometer
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-04-07
The contact owns a 2012 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, causing the occupants to lunge forward. The tires squealed and the wheels locked up. The vehicle was turned off but failed to restart. No warning light was illuminated. The cont...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.