2018 Ford Expedition problems
The Ford Expedition is a full-size three-row SUV, manufactured by Ford. Introduced for the 1997 model year as the successor of the Ford Bronco, the Expedition was the first full-size Ford SUV sold with a four-door body. For its entire production life, the Ford Expedition has been derived from the corresponding generation of the Ford F-150 in production, sharing some body and mechanical components. The fourth-generation Ford Expedition began production for the 2018 model year. Similar to the configuration of the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the Ford Expedition is sold in regular and extended lengths (the Ford Expedition EL/Max); sold since 2007, the latter functionally serves as the replacement for the Ford Excursion.
Since 1997, the Lincoln division has marketed the Ford Expedition as the Lincoln Navigator, the first full-size SUV sold by a luxury auto brand in North America (the Expedition was never sold as a Mercury). The third Ford vehicle to use the Expedition nameplate, the full-size SUV follows a 1992 F-150 Eddie Bauer concept vehicle and a 1995 trim level package on the two-door Ford Explorer Sport.
Prior to 2009, the Ford Expedition was assembled at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan (previously home to the Ford Bronco). After 2009, the Ford Expedition was moved to the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Common 2018 Ford Expedition problems
The 2018 Ford Expedition has been reported to have several common problems by its owners. These issues span across various components of the vehicle, including the electrical system, engine, transmission, and suspension.
- Engine Problems: The 2018 Ford Expedition's engine has been reported to have several issues. These include the massaging seats only working about 60% of the time, as well as one row of seats not auto-raising anymore.
- Transmission Issues: Transmission problems have also been reported for the 2018 Ford Expedition. Some owners have experienced transmission failure, with the average mileage at which the problem occurs being around 76,000 miles, and an average repair cost of $2,700.
- Suspension Problems: The 2018 Ford Expedition's suspension system has also been a source of concern. Some owners have reported issues with the shocks, with all four shocks needing replacement at around 40,000 miles, costing approximately $1,300.
These are some of the common problems reported by owners of the 2018 Ford Expedition. It is important for potential buyers to be aware of these issues and consider them when making a purchasing decision. Regular maintenance and inspections can help identify and address these issues before they become more serious problems.
What problems does a 2018 Ford Expedition have?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Body Hardware. ...
- Engine Major. ...
- Exhaust. ...
- Transmission Minor. ...
- Transmission Major. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Engine Cooling. ...
- Electrical Accessories.
What is a common problem with Ford Expedition?
Commonly reported Expedition problems: electrical issues, the blower motor only working on high, spark plug ejection, ignition coil failure, air suspension failure, EGR sensor issues, and more.
How many miles will a 2018 Ford Expedition last?
The 2018 Ford Expedition lasts around 225,000 miles with some shock and mirror motor issues reported. At $29,990 to $52,850, it's a decent value for a large SUV with some advanced technology and a comfortable cabin.
What is the recall on the 2018 Ford Expedition engine?
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
What problems does a 2018 Ford Expedition have?
Owner Reported Trouble Spots
- Body Hardware. ...
- Engine Major. ...
- Exhaust. ...
- Transmission Minor. ...
- Transmission Major. ...
- Steering And Suspension. ...
- Engine Cooling. ...
- Electrical Accessories.
What is a common problem with Ford Expedition?
Commonly reported Expedition problems: electrical issues, the blower motor only working on high, spark plug ejection, ignition coil failure, air suspension failure, EGR sensor issues, and more.
How many miles will a 2018 Ford Expedition last?
According to vehiclehistory.com, the Ford Expedition can last 150,000-300,000 miles, depending on the engine and the care put into the vehicle. The more careful you are when you drive, and the better the maintenance performed, the longer it's likely to survive.
What is the best year of the Ford Expedition?
2022 Ford Expedition
As one of the most recent editions to the lineup, the 2022 version is one of the best years for a used Ford Expedition. The 2022 Ford Expedition comes standard with an updated infotainment system, a 12-inch touchscreen equipped with SYNC® 4 technology, and a second-row three-seat bench.
2018 Ford Expedition car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Expedition problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Engine problems
- Suspension problems
- Electrical system problems
- Unknown or other problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2018 Ford Expedition vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2018 Ford Expedition
The NHTSA has received 236 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2018 Ford Expedition. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2018 Ford Expedition vehicles.
2024-10-24
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-24
- VIN: 1FMJU1JT6JE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
2024-10-14
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-08-21
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT0JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: Since purchasing the vehicle we have had extensive issues with the driveability of the car. Leading up to the eventual full transmission replacement, we surfaced the issues below repeatedly for over a year and a half. Yet, we were always told "everything is fine" "we couldn't duplicate what you are describing" or "the vehicle has to learn how you drive". Biggest Issues: - Poor shifting of gears with sudden jerking and/or random accelerations - Vehicle not accelerating - acts stuck - Loss of 'power' vehicle does nothing - Eventually complete transmission failure in the middle of an intersection The transmission was completely replaced in Fall of 2023. Mind you this was only after I elevated my concerns to Ford Corporate who sent a specialist to investigate. Only then did Koons Ford acknowledge that yes there is a "big problem". Yet, since the repair the jerking and power issues have continued. When we followed up immediately after the repair we were told again "vehicle has to learn how you drive". So I waited 3000 miles and reached out again and was told I needed to go to the dealership and drive it with a technician in the car (yet again, not taking my word seriously). Then this summer the issues intensified and eventually the power boosters failed and needed to be replaced. This vehicle is NOT safe and Ford has misled me along the way. It has been a constant fight to get them to help us. Bottom line, this is our primary family vehicle as we have five children, four of whom I drive around daily. It is not safe or reliable. The vehicle has almost led to three major accidents, where I was stuck with cars honking at me. It's pretty pathetic when friends and coworkers frequently say "you don't have your car again?!? What's wrong with it now?" Please I kindly ask that you hold Ford fully accountable. I am now aware that when I inquired about a buy back in 2022, I should have not been told "no you are not eligible".
2024-10-11
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-10-08
- VIN: 1FMJU1MT8JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was shaking and jerking. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle misfired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the repair was not covered under any unknown recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,836.
2024-10-04
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-19
- VIN: 1FMJU1JT4JE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: Front struts faulty. Drivers side blew and all the fluid leaked out and the passenger side was leaking. Unknown safety issue but the vehicle only has 42,000 miles and has never been off road. Still has original tires, shouldn’t struts last longer than tires? The problem was confirmed by my local Ford dealer. I paid $1467.72 to have them replaced which is ridiculous for a vehicle with such low mileage. In my research I have found that this may be a widespread problem but there has been no recall. No warnings.
2024-09-26
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-26
- VIN: 1FMJU1MT9JE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Cam phaser issue. Chatter noise on cold start up. Guess this is a very common issue with this engine and vehicle
2024-09-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-06-11
- VIN: 1FMJK1KT1JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: When we drive long distance or up in altitude a coolant temperature indicator comes up and says it is high, it hits about 132 degrees going up any sort of hill and then goes down after a few seconds, this doesn't seem to be normal. We took to a Ford dealership and tried to have them replicate the issue but they could not, we have replaced the coolant hose and it is still happening, there is no leak ANYWHERE. If Ford can't figure out this problem then who can? We have also had the transmission replaced around 120K miles which I feel is ridiculous, it was putting my family in danger when we were driving, we had NO CHOICE. My Ford app is also giving me a service engine soon warning, saying that my emissions and exhaust system are failing, why would all of this happen after shy of 6 years? This warning started happening 06/11/23. We feel like we received a lemon vehicle, we also cannot use the sunroof, my stepping boards do not want to work, my mirrors when locking and unlocking my vehicle just click I have to manually adjust them...I take very good care of my vehicle (regular oil changes/premium gas) and to receive ALL of these issues if highly disappointing....I can't trade it in with all the issues and I can't even get HALF of what we owe...
2024-09-23
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-04
- VIN: 1FMJU2AT5JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: When driving, the transmission feels like it is slipping and doesn't transfer power to the wheels. The effect is that you have a loss of power, especially when accelerating to enter the highway or to pass someone. The power train on this vehicle has a 5 year warranty, and our vehicle is 6 years old. This vehicle has the 10 speed transmission (10R80) that shows many issues online both before and after this 5 year warranty period. This isn't just a warranty issue, as the loss of power when entering a highway or executing a pass is dangerous. I will indicate an issue date, but this has been a multiple recurring issue for many months.
2024-09-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-06
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT4JE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, an abnormal, knocking noise began to emit from the engine without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic was performed; the diagnostic showed that the engine's timing chain was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
2024-09-18
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-18
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT8JE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not covered. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,500.
2024-09-16
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-05
- VIN: 1FMJK1MT4JE
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: Lug nuts could not be removed using Ford's lug wrench. All lug nuts seemed to be slightly oversized preventing lug wrench from fitting. Had I been out on the highway needing to replace a tire, it would have required specialized assistance. I had to replace all lug nuts in order for lug wrench to be an option in the future. I do still have the old lug nuts.
2024-09-10
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-09
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT2JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The vehicle on multiple occasions has failed to shift up through the various 10 gears and in other occasions failed to properly accelerate as needed resulting in a muted and unsafe merge onto highway traffic. This has also led to the vehicle speed on highways to be limited to 40 MPH forcing us to pull over on a busy high speed highway and stop and restart the vehicle to have the transmission and power train respond properly. The 10 transmission appears to be the reason for the dangerous situation.
2024-09-06
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-06
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT4JE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Engine knock (cam phasers) when starting vehicle. Happens whenever the vehicle has been sitting a few hours. The vehicle has been brought to the manufacturer dealership regarding the noise and when brought to their attention that it may be the cam phasers they remarked they hope it isn’t. Problem not fixed.
2024-09-06
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-09-06
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT7JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: I brought my vehicle in for inspection and there is an issue with the cam phasers and timing. The cam phaser issue is a known Ford Expedition issue that they addressed and extended warranty coverage. I have been bringing my vehicle for routine maintenance, oil changes, tire rotations etc to both Koerner Ford of Syracuse, NY and more recently Dave Pirro Ford in Skaneateles, NY. I had an extended warranty that I purchased that recently expired. During many visits to the dealerships the cam phaser issue was never addressed even though it would have previously been covered under warranty and now is not. I would like to know my options as this issue is now going to cost over $6,000 to fix.
2024-08-29
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-01
- VIN: 1FMJK1MT7JE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was a coolant leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the coolant hoses were faulty and needed to be replaced. Additional, while driving at various highway speeds the vehicle lost motive power and would not properly accelerate. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
2024-08-24
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-24
- VIN: 1FMJK1JT3JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: Transmission will up shift when accelerating then all of a sudden go to first gear at highway speeds.
2024-08-21
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-15
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT7JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: My Expedition just hit 83,000 miles and has a clean title. We purchased it approximately a year and a half ago to drive around our 4 children. Around 73K miles, the catalytic converter went bad and had to be replaced. Fortunately, this was covered by a warranty. Not long ago we began to notice some rough shifting and a rattling when we turned the car on, though the rattling would stop once the engine warmed up. This week, we experienced a sudden aggressive lurching in the vehicle at 50mph accompanied by a sudden check engine light. In addition, it was accompanied by a loud, constant rattling. We were driving with our children when this happened and it scared us all. I drove it very slowly to the dealership first thing the next morning as it felt as though it could break down at any moment. It's currently at the Ford dealership, though still available for inspection, and they have said that we will need a new timing system and possibly a new engine. In addition, there are signs that our transmission is also going to need replaced.
2024-08-20
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-20
- VIN: 1FMJU1JT8JE
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: Cam phasers make noise when the car is starting, indicative of poor cam phaser design and performance. It seems clear that Ford is aware of this problem (program 21B10) but refuses to provide support for faulty parts now that that limited program has ended.
2024-08-09
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-07-26
- VIN: 1FMJK1JT9JE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered abnormally with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that all 4 VTC cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 – Supplement #4 which the vehicle had previously been repaired under; however, the cam phasers were not replaced. The contact stated that only a software update was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 141,000.
2024-08-09
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-08-20
- VIN: 1FMJU1JT0JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: When accelerating to pass on four lane highway at approximately 65 mph, transmission went into neutral as I pressed on the accelerator and had no power. This occurred twice where we almost got hit from behind. Almost got rear ended as the car would no go back into gear without shifting into neutral. There were no warnings or lamps. Took to dealer and they said it was normal but could rebuild it for 5,000 dollars. It’s not normal. My family’s life shouldn’t be in danger because of this defect. This happened dangerously twice at 62,000 miles and at 84,000 miles. Now transmissions is missing gears all the time at 95,000 miles. A transmission should not be sold that can’t last more than 64,000 miles and has these types of issues. There are hundreds of people online all reporting the same problems and lawsuits. Please recall these defective transmissions.
2024-08-08
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-07
- VIN: 1FMJK2AT0JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: This car is a 2018 Ford Expedition with the 3.5L eco-boost and 10 speed transmission with 95,000mi. So it started as just some rough shifting from time to time but got worse after driving through some mountains, after about a week the transmission went from rough shifting to actually feeling like going into neutral and then jerk into gear. Our two week trip went from nothing to acting like it can't find the gear to go into. I've only noticed it going from second to third to fourth and I've taken it to two shops and they can't get it to act up but it still remains after fluid change and reprogram from the dealer.
2024-08-08
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-04-25
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: See attached document for complaint
2024-08-07
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-08-07
- VIN: 1FMJU1HT3JE
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a failure with the transmission. The contact stated the vehicle stalled and was jerking with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 154,000.
2024-08-02
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-08
- VIN: 1FMJU2AT8JE
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehicle was started, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the body of the vehicle had shifted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the passenger’s side front axle seal needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
2024-08-02
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-25
- VIN: 1FMJK1KT7JE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact stated owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a rattling sound emitting from the engine compartment and the VIN was included in a Warranty related coverage for the cam phasers to be replaced. Approximately 4 years after the cam phasers were replaced, the rattling sound returned. The contact stated that the sound mostly occurred during cold starts, and intermittently after the vehicle had warmed up. The check engine warning light illuminated signaling a catalytic convertor failure. The contact researched and learned of Customer Satisfaction Program with the NHTSA ID Number: 10201090 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed again and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was not included in Customer Satisfaction Program with NHTSA ID Number: 10201090 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program or under warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 51,084.
2024-07-15
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-06-01
- VIN: 1FMJU1HT8JE
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he heard a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment that dissipated once the vehicle reached an operational temperature. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Engine Cam Phaser Replacement) Engine and Engine Cooling. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000.
2018 Ford Expedition recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 8 recalls for different components of the 2018 Ford Expedition.
2024-02-09
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
- Consequence: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
2023-06-09
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
- Consequence: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
2018-11-14
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
- Consequence: In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37
2018-06-12
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.
- Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump and associated components, free of charge. The recall began July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S17.
2018-04-04
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
- Consequence: Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
2018-04-04
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
- Consequence: If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.
2018-01-16
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically reversing. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
- Consequence: If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row window electronic control modules, and replace them as necessary based on their build date codes, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C01.
2017-12-01
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- Components: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System."
- Consequence: If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row outboard seats for proper seat adjustment travel, replacing the seat frame assembly if necessary. Dealers will also inspect the bolts attaching the seat back to the seat base for the proper installation, correcting it as necessary. These repairs will be made free of charge. The recall began on January 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C20.
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Just picked it up and it rides great! I'm still getting used to the size and equipment, but overall I'm really happy with it.
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You must be feeling extremely comfortable. That's great! Also, it seems like you're loaded. Good for you!
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Expedition was in dire need of an update and Ford has done a good job. The vehicle is solid in many aspects and is a pleasure to drive, making it great for long highway trips.
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This car has so many amazing features! I'm so glad you love it!
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Hey there! I'm reviewing the Platinum right now.
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New-To-Me 2018 Expedition Platinum - Mistake? | Ford Expedition ...
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/new-to-me-2018-expedition-platinum-mistake.51146/
Jun 29, 2022 ... The 2018 Expedition has six safety recalls, and numerous TSB's issued by Ford (on how to repair common defects). ... I would check with a Ford ...
2018 Expedition Issues : r/Ford
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ford/comments/18cmgsq/2018_expedition_issues/
Dec 7, 2023 ... 2018 Expedition Issues · Turbo dash gauge was bouncing back and forth like crazy · THICK white smoke pouring out the exhaust · Acceleration was ...
2018 Ford Expedition Review, Problems, Reliability, Value, Life ...
https://www.vehiclehistory.com/report/ford/expedition/2018
Jul 21, 2023 ... What Common Problems Does the 2018 Ford Expedition Have? · The struts and shocks leaking is the most widespread complaint on the 2018 Ford ...
Anyone with 10R80 transmission issues? : r/fordexpedition
https://www.reddit.com/r/fordexpedition/comments/11nlz34/anyone_with_10r80_transmission_issues/
Mar 10, 2023 ... I'll spare you the whole saga, but it is widely known that the 2018- present expeditions have transmission issues because of the 10 speed.
2018 Ford Expedition Problems | Kelley Blue Book
https://www.kbb.com/ford/expedition/2018/common-problems/
How reliable is the 2018 Ford Expedition? See the most common repairs performed and learn if your vehicle is at risk for major repairs in the next 12 ...
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Chester Haag 2024-09-11
I have a 2018 Expedition XLT with the 202A package. The car looks great and the inside is comfortable. I loved it for the first 2 years, but unfortunately, I have had some issues since then. In year 2, the rear shocks had to be replaced, which was a bit disappointing. My wife drives this vehicle and hauling kids is the hardest driving it gets, so it was unexpected. I was disappointed that it wasn't covered under warranty. Then, a few months later, a catalytic converter went out. The dealer initially tried to make us pay for it, but they eventually did it under warranty. Now, in year 4 (2022), the variable timing solenoid is out. All together, these issues have cost over $3000. For such an expensive car, I expected better quality. While Ford got the cosmetics right, their quality is not up to par. I was planning on buying an F150, but I am now hesitant. I would recommend being cautious with Ford and Expeditions, as their quality may not meet your expectations.