Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2016 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2016 Ford Expedition has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 217 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V648000 Blower Motor Failure May Cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V150000 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak Fluid into Booster NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine 37 complaints
- Power Train 36 complaints
- Service Brakes 35 complaints
- Electrical System 33 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 19 complaints
Of the 217 complaints on file, 8 report a crash and 8 a fire; across all 217 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$7,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2016 Ford Expedition has frequent brake and engine issues, and an average recall rate. Common problems include brake fluid leaks, blower motor failures, and electrical system problems.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| brake booster | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$650 | common |
| blower motor | 50,000–90,000 miles | $200–$450 | common |
| engine | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,500–$4,000 | occasional |
| rearview camera | 40,000–80,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| power train | 80,000–130,000 miles | $1,800–$3,500 | 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 changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Air filter replacements
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system maintenance
- Battery inspection
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Brake fluid leakage
- Unusual engine noise
- HVAC blower malfunction
- Electrical system failures
- Power train shimmying
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2016 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.