Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2013 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2013 Ford Expedition has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 92 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 4 NHTSA-tested trims.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 43 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Engine 10 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints
- Suspension 5 complaints
Of the 92 complaints on file, 3 report a crash and 3 a fire; across all 92 complaints, owners report 4 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2013 Ford Expedition shows an average reliability with significant complaints about the power train and electrical system, warranting attention. However, recall records are not extensive, suggesting decent manufacturing quality. Costs align with segment expectations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| engine | 90,000–130,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| vehicle speed control | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| suspension | 80,000–110,000 miles | $700–$2,000 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- brake inspection annually
- cooling system flush every 50,000 miles
- transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles
- rotate tires every 6,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- shuddering during acceleration
- unexpected loss of electrical power
- engine knocking noises
- hesitation in speed control
- unusual suspension noises
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.