NHTSA vehicle safety data
2022 Ford Expedition Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2022 Ford Expedition has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 117 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Ford Expedition, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2022 Ford Expedition owner complaints
Owners have filed 117 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Ford Expedition, describing incidents dated August 1, 2022 to October 10, 2026.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 20 complaints
- Unknown or Other 19 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 17 complaints
- Power Train 16 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 14 complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
Of the 117 complaints on file, 4 report a crash; across all 117 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #11774061 · Filed
When the vehicle sits out in the cold only it does not engage in reverse. There is a definite hesitation then a loud clunk. The vehicle then shoots backwards. We took it to the dealership but they are unable to duplicate. All they did was drive it around in 70 degree weather. Ford rep called us and…
ODI #11771288 · Filed
I was with my 5 year old daughter in my car and she almost got crushed in the 3rd row because the button got accidentally pressed when loading items in the trunk and the seat wouldn’t stop. I could’ve lost my daughter.
ODI #11770291 · Filed
Pre-collision assist not available warning goes off non stop while driving.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2022 Ford Expedition in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE24-019: Low-pressure fuel pump failure
Closed September 19, 2025
Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges
NHTSA #26V368000 · Structure — Interior Panels — Center Console · NHTSA notice
Reported June 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 548,463 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S38
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Safety consequence
Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
Seat Belt May Fail to Retract or Extend
NHTSA #26V344000 · Seat Belts — Pretensioner · NHTSA notice
Reported May 27, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 419,967 vehicles
Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S34 · Vehicles built through October 25, 2022 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Safety consequence
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Windshield Wipers May Fail
NHTSA #26V204000 · Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer — Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported March 31, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 422,613 vehicles
Repair completion: 15.8% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26S24 · Owners notified August 5, 2026
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Safety consequence
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108
NHTSA #26V104000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported February 20, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 4,381,878 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.12% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 26C10 · Owners notified March 25, 2026 · Vehicles built starting April 15, 2021 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety consequence
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach
NHTSA #25V729000 · Visibility — Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · NHTSA notice
Reported October 24, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 174,853 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25SB7 · Owners notified November 10, 2025 · Vehicles built through November 22, 2022 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Safety consequence
A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
Low Pressure Fuel Pump May Fail
NHTSA #25V455000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported July 7, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 850,318 vehicles
Repair completion: 18.62% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S75 · Owners notified July 27, 2026 · Vehicles built July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Safety consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
Loss of Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak
NHTSA #25V314000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice
Reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 273,789 vehicles
Repair completion: 83.82% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S47 · Owners notified May 30, 2025 · Vehicles built April 15, 2021 – November 20, 2024 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
Safety consequence
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
NHTSA #25V315000 · Back Over Prevention — Software · NHTSA notice
Reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 1,076,138 vehicles
Repair completion: 93.22% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S49 · Owners notified October 8, 2025 · Vehicles built starting June 23, 2021 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Safety consequence
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Trailer Brakes May Fail
NHTSA #25V132000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported February 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 10,952 vehicles
Repair completion: 57.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 25S15 · Owners notified April 11, 2025 · Vehicles built December 7, 2021 – February 10, 2022 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Safety consequence
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208
NHTSA #24V852000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported November 8, 2024 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 27,678 vehicles
Repair completion: 65.72% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 24C39 · Owners notified December 19, 2024 · Vehicles built October 30, 2017 – October 1, 2024 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Safety consequence
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Head Restraint Instructions Missing/FMVSS 202
NHTSA #23V420000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice
Reported June 9, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 691,133 vehicles
Repair completion: 99.28% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 23C20 · Owners notified July 21, 2023
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Trailer Brakes May Fail
NHTSA #22V193000 · Electrical System — Integrated Trailer Brake Control · NHTSA notice
Reported March 25, 2022 · Ford Motor Company
Potentially affected: 391,836 vehicles
Repair completion: 96.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Ford campaign 22S17 · Owners notified April 22, 2022
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
Safety consequence
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other Ford Expedition model years
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