2018 Ford Expedition vs 2020 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Ford Expedition | 2020 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 374 | 412 |
| Recall campaigns | 14 | 18 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 165 | 177 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 58,500 mi | 62,968 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 146 | 260 |
| Engine | 98 | 51 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 35 |
| Seat Belts | 12 | 36 |
| Structure | 13 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 4 |
| Exterior Lighting | 24 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 | 13 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 56 | 42 |
| Check engine light | 26 | 12 |
| Stalling | 24 | 28 |
| Loss of power | 20 | 42 |
| Shifting problems | 17 | 61 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 38 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 19 |
| Overheating | 11 | 5 |
2018 Ford Expedition
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.