2016 Ford Expedition vs 2018 Ford Expedition
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Ford Expedition | 2018 Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 213 | 368 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 115 | 165 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 17–18 | 19–20 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 68,500 mi | 55,868 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Expedition | Ford Expedition |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 35 | 143 |
| Engine | 37 | 97 |
| Electrical System | 33 | 33 |
| Service Brakes | 35 | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 25 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 23 |
| Suspension | 1 | 24 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 19 | 19 |
| Check engine light | 14 | 25 |
| Stalling | 13 | 22 |
| Brake problems | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 13 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 55 |
| Shifting problems | 0 | 16 |
2016 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.