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.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Power Train4347%
Unknown Or Other1112%
Engine1011%
Electrical System1011%
Vehicle Speed Control78%
Suspension55%
Service Brakes44%
Air Bags33%
Visibility22%
Wheels22%
Fuel/Propulsion System22%
Electronic Stability Control (esc)22%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x44/54/55/54/5
2013 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x24/54/55/53/5
2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x24/54/55/53/5
2013 Ford Expedition SUV 4x44/54/55/54/5

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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More for the 2013 Ford Expedition

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.