Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2011 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2011 Ford Expedition has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 71 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 21 complaints
- Engine 11 complaints
- Structure 10 complaints
- Seats 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
Of the 71 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 71 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2011 Ford Expedition exhibits significant issues with the power train, engine, and structure, leading to a below-average reliability rating. Numerous complaints highlight these persistent problems, impacting ownership costs and long-term reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 65,000–95,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| structure | 85,000–130,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 50,000 miles
- Engine coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 100,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Transmission shudder or slipping
- Engine knocking or ticking sounds
- Sudden loss of speed control
- Unusual vibrations in the chassis
- Intermittent electrical faults
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2011 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.