Monday, September 21, 2026
RecallGazette

Vehicle problems, recalls & safety intelligence

2022 Ford Expedition problems & reliability

112 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford Expedition, alongside 12 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.

Owner complaints
112
Recall campaigns
12
Fire reports
0 (0%)
Crash reports
4 (4%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Front 5 / 5 · side 5 / 5 · rollover 4 / 5
EPA fuel economy
18–19 MPG combined
City 16 · highway 23 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
201
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
1
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

3 complaints report injuries (10 injured).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 2022 Ford Expedition vehicles were involved in 2 fatal crashes with 0 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.

Most reported problems

ComponentComplaints
Electrical System19
Unknown / Other19
Forward Collision Avoidance16
Power Train15
Structure12
Engine10
Vehicle Speed Control8
Fuel System, Gasoline7
Back Over Prevention6
Fuel/propulsion System6

Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.

All 26 reported components →

Common symptoms owners describe

Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.

Mileage when problems occurred

Among the 25 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 30,000 miles (middle 50% between 19,000 and 49,000 miles).

under 20k
7
20–40k
9
40–60k
5
60–80k
2
80–100k
1
100–150k
1
150k+
0

Complaints by incident year

22
23
24
25
26

What owners report

  • Vehicle has roughly 64,000 miles on it. As we were actively driving, vehicle suddenly lost power and completely shut off. This was a sudden stall. Vehicle would not crank back up but starter would engage. Upon scanning the trouble codes, multiple codes came up in regard to the fuel pump issue that is currently under…

    Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 8, 2026

  • 1. There was front suspension failure where the lower ball joint has separated, causing the steering knuckle and wheel assembly to detach and collapse while driving- yes it is available to inspect if done tomorrow 2. Driver could not control car, passengers and other cars on road in immediate danger. Car was swerving…

    Wheels · filed Aug 20, 2026

  • I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the HVAC air vent assemblies in my 2022 Ford Expedition. I have now had TWO separate vent directional-control/deflector handles break during normal use. The plastic attachment points are extremely thin and fragile and appear inadequate for a component specifically…

    Visibility/wiper · filed Aug 16, 2026

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Federal defect investigations

Technical service bulletins

201 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Ford Expedition. The 10 most recent:

  • For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is…

    SSM 55100 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 22, 2026

  • Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where certain devices built on the Android OS platform (including Voxx rear seat entertainment system) indicate they are connected to the vehicle…

    TSB 26-2366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 12, 2026

  • Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster…

    SSM 55031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2026

  • Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be cleared from the center display screen and SYNC…

    SSM 55028 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026

  • 25S75 Recall remedy -Powertrain Control Module update to introduce logic to prevent low pressure fuel pump binding and maintain fuel flow to the engine.

    PCM-26.20.4 Exped&Nav · Over The Air · issued Jul 20, 2026

  • NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module…

    26E04 · Emissions · issued Jul 9, 2026

  • This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit…

    TSB 26-2309 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 2, 2026

  • Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when…

    TSB 26-2297 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 24, 2026

  • 26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function

    ITRM-26.B04 Expedition · Over The Air · issued Jun 11, 2026

  • Some 2022-2023 Expedition vehicles equipped with a 15-inch multi-function display (minor feature code HJGAY) may exhibit an incorrectly sized image displayed on the 360-degree camera after updating the imaging…

    SSM 54906 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 9, 2026

TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.

Safety recalls

The 2022 Ford Expedition has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.

Check whether your specific vehicle is affected

Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.

Check VIN on NHTSA →

Buying a used 2022 Ford Expedition?

  • · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
  • · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
  • · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 30,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.
About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Ford or NHTSA.