2018 Ford Expedition vehicle speed control problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2018 Ford Expedition — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I noticed a loud rattle when starting my 2018 Ford Expedition, at first occasionally and then on every cold start. The Ford Dealer's service department diagnosed a cam phaser issue. There were no warning lights or messages available to me, but the service department's diagnosis showed several…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“"Verified internal hydraulic cross leak due to CDF drum bushing movement. Transmission has delayed engagement in 4th, 5th, and 6th gears. This is a known manufacturing defect in the 10R80 transmission."”
filed Mar 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition | 8 | 11% |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% |
| 2022 Expedition | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 Expedition | 9 | 4% |
| 2020 Expedition | 13 | 3% |
| 2019 Expedition | 13 | 3% |
| 2017 Expedition | 21 | 6% |
| 2016 Expedition | 20 | 9% |
| 2015 Expedition | 15 | 9% |
| 2014 Expedition | 4 | 6% |
| 2013 Expedition | 7 | 8% |
| 2012 Expedition | 16 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 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.