2021 Ford EXPEDITION
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2021 Ford EXPEDITION has 263 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 3.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is transmission problems (34% of all complaints), specifically: while accelerating on a busy tollway, the automatic transmission got stuck in 6th gear. the car then began to slow down, and the gear display went blank. this put my safety and the safety of others at risk, as it happened in the left lane of a busy, high-speed tollway. the local dealership refused t. ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.
263
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
3.3x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
TRANSMISSION
90 complaints- • While accelerating on a busy tollway, the automatic transmission got stuck in 6th gear. The car then began to slow down, and the gear display went blank. This put my safety and the safety of others at risk, as it happened in the left lane of a busy, high-speed tollway. The local dealership refused t
- • The vehicle transmission has failed, potentially do to towing (the vehicle is supposed to be towable) I bought the vehicle to be able to tow behind our RV. We took a trip last July from Thousand Oaks, CA up through 5 national parks all of the way to Glacier National Park in Montana. The vehicle a
- • Went to accelerate on on ramp and vehicle was not able to accelerate.
“While accelerating on a busy tollway, the automatic transmission got stuck in 6th gear. The car then began to slow down, and the gear display went blank. This put my safety and the safety of others at risk, as it happened in the left lane of a busy, high-speed tollway. The local dealership refused t”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
55 complaints- • The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the soy-based electrical wires had been damaged by rodents. The manufacturer was n
- • We saw on the news our Ford Expedition could be recalled for "under hood fires." We checked our Ford App and it shows two recall issues. One for the "under hood fires" and one related to a "wiper arm loose." We have not received any recall notices from Ford but we received these notices on our
- • The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) and 22V346000 (Engine) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the soy-based electrical wires had been damaged by rodents. The manufacturer was n”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
28 complaints- • The contact owned a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power.
- • I received notice through carfax of a recall due to fire hazard. Numerous attempts at getting more information through ford has resulted in little more than referral to a local dealer. The dealer has no loaners available at this time. I Am forced to park in my driveway surrounded by trees as there i
- • The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the parking brake limited-service message was displayed. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden reduction of speed and would not properly accelerate while depressing
“The contact owned a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
22 complaints- • The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the soy-based electrical wires had been damaged by rodents. The manufacturer was n
- • I received notice through carfax of a recall due to fire hazard. Numerous attempts at getting more information through ford has resulted in little more than referral to a local dealer. The dealer has no loaners available at this time. I Am forced to park in my driveway surrounded by trees as there i
- • Underhood Engine Fire RECALL...Reuters and other news reports of update but NOTHING from Ford or Ford Pass. Have parked our Expedition outside of our garage since 6-1-22 with no updates from Ford. Is this acceptable from NHTSA?
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the soy-based electrical wires had been damaged by rodents. The manufacturer was n”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
21 complaints- • The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) and 22V346000 (Engine) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had
- • The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V346000 (Engine) and 22V25000 (Visibility) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded
- • The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) and 22V346000 (Engine) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the r
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) and 22V346000 (Engine) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had ”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 263 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐TRANSMISSION: While accelerating on a busy tollway, the automatic transmission got stuck in 6th gear. The car then began to slow down, and the gear display went blank. This put my safety and the safety of others at risk, as it happened in the left lane of a busy, high-speed tollway. The local dealership refused t
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the soy-based electrical wires had been damaged by rodents. The manufacturer was n
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐OTHER: The contact owned a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the soy-based electrical wires had been damaged by rodents. The manufacturer was n
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Ford EXPEDITION — Year Comparison
How does 2021 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 263
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 7
- Crash reports
- 4
- Injury reports
- 5
- Segment avg
- 80
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