2019 Ford Expedition engine problems
107 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2019 Ford Expedition — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“- The Cam Phasers are failing. The dealer on my last visit said that the engine makes a rattle, and the Cam Phasers are the issue. It's apparently a wide spread issue with this year of vehicle. I wasn't aware previously. - The dealer said that the issue persisting will introduce debris into the…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the transmission shifted unusually rough. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 Expedition | 5 | 7% |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 Expedition | 10 | 9% |
| 2021 Expedition | 54 | 24% |
| 2020 Expedition | 49 | 13% |
| 2018 Expedition | 97 | 26% |
| 2017 Expedition | 38 | 11% |
| 2016 Expedition | 37 | 17% |
| 2015 Expedition | 31 | 19% |
| 2014 Expedition | 10 | 14% |
| 2013 Expedition | 10 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2019 Ford Expedition
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.