2018 Ford Expedition safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
8
complaints reporting a crash
2
complaints reporting fire
14
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 11 report injuries (25 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles were involved in 16 fatal crashes with 2 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskTransmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in… · Jun 24, 2026
- Crash riskChrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp… · Jun 9, 2026
- Crash riskSeat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may… · May 27, 2026
- Crash riskSeat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may… · May 23, 2025
- Crash riskBrake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel… · Apr 11, 2025
- Crash riskAir bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard · Nov 8, 2024
- Crash riskSeat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may… · Feb 9, 2024
- Crash riskOwner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain… · Jun 9, 2023