2018 Ford Expedition problems and complaints
Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Power Train (149), Engine (100), Electrical System (34).
Key takeaways
- 383 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 25 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 149 | 39% |
| Engine | 100 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 34 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 8% |
| Suspension | 26 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 4% |
| Structure | 13 | 3% |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-26
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD AND LOST FORWARD MOMENTUM WHILE ON HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENT. THE RESULTING TOW AND REPARS TOTALED CLOSE TO $5000.00
Suspension,service Brakes - filed 2026-10-16
MacPherson Strut assemblies leaking large amounts of hydraulic fluid which spills into/on the brakes. Decreased fluid in the MacPherson Strut results in excessive rebound, decreased braking, at times no braking when fluid has spewed onto brakes, followed by a sudden grab of the brakes that feels as though the anti-lo...
Seat Belts - filed 2026-10-15
Manufacturer Recall Number26S34 NHTSA Recall Number26V344 Ford promised a remedy by 9/30/2026. There is still no remedy.
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More for the 2018 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.