2013 Ford Expedition problems and complaints
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Power Train (43), Unknown Or Other (11), Engine (10).
Key takeaways
- 92 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 43 | 47% |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 | 12% |
| Engine | 10 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 8% |
| Suspension | 5 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-07-13
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally. The speedometer was fluctuating, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off th...
Power Train - filed 2026-07-13
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and steer it back into the correct lane. A dealer was contact...
Power Train - filed 2026-05-05
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was a sudden unattended downshift of the vehicle. The speedometer went to zero. The RPM increased without acceleration. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or...
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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.