2018 Ford Expedition problems and complaints
Owners have filed 374 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Power Train (146), Engine (98), Electrical System (33).
Key takeaways
- 374 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 | 146 | 39% |
| Engine | 98 | 26% |
| Electrical System | 33 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 9% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 | 6% |
| Suspension | 24 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 14 | 4% |
| Structure | 13 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 3% |
| Wheels | 9 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| 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,engine - filed 2026-09-11
My 2018 Ford Expedition with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine has developed a pronounced rattling/knocking noise at startup. This appears consistent with the well documented cam phaser/VCT problem affecting this engine family. At approximately 118,212 miles, an independent Firestone Complete Auto Care inspected the vehicle and...
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-09
Daytime running LED lights in headlights have stopped working. Unable to replace bulb/fix due to having to replace the entire head lamp assembly.
Power Train - filed 2026-08-20
Transmission that's was replaced approx 3 yrs ago is hard shifting from park to drive and park to reverse on flat level surface.
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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.