2021 Ford Expedition structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2021 Ford Expedition — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Part of the luggage rack broke off of the vehicle while driving down the road. The vehicle had not been previously damaged. The broken piece could not be recovered.”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reaching into the center console of the vehicle, a sharp edge on the trim caused an injury to the thumb. The contact stated that the issue reoccurred, and the sharp edge caused a cut on the thumb. No medical attention was…”
filed Jun 22, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edgesCampaign 26V368000 · Jun 9, 2026
Structure problems in other Expedition years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 2 | 7% |
| 2024 Expedition | 4 | 6% |
| 2023 Expedition | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 Expedition | 12 | 11% |
| 2020 Expedition | 16 | 4% |
| 2019 Expedition | 10 | 2% |
| 2018 Expedition | 13 | 4% |
| 2017 Expedition | 6 | 2% |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 Expedition | 8 | 5% |
| 2014 Expedition | 6 | 8% |
| 2012 Expedition | 15 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.