2021 Ford Expedition problems and complaints
Owners have filed 232 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford Expedition. The most-reported areas: Power Train (110), Engine (55), Unknown Or Other (28).
Key takeaways
- 232 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 110 | 47% |
| Engine | 55 | 24% |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 23 | 10% |
| Visibility | 13 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 4% |
| Structure | 10 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 5 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 2% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Ford Expedition SUV 2WD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,electrical System,engine - filed 2026-09-10
VIN):[XXX]/Make/Model: 2021 Ford Expedition XLTCurrent Mileage: Approx. 150,000 milesLocation: [XXX] of the Safety Defect:El vehículo presenta un defecto de seguridad crítico y extremo en el tren motriz que pone en riesgo inminente la vida de los ocupantes y de terceros en la vía pública. En dos ocasiones distintas dur...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-08
While trying to pull out of a residential neighborhood onto a state highway (45 mph speed limit), the vehicle refused to accelerate. The transmission couldn't engage into gear and the vehicle struggled to gain momentum. After letting off of the accelerator pedal, and then applying the accelerator again, the transmissio...
Power Train - filed 2026-08-30
My Ford Expedition’s 10-speed automatic transmission experienced repeated slipping and sudden loss of propulsion. While accelerating from a stop and entering the highway, typically around 15–20 MPH, the engine would suddenly rev but the vehicle would stop accelerating, as if the transmission had shifted into neutral. I...
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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.