Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2024 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2024 Ford Expedition has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 79 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 #26V368000 Center Console May Peel Causing Sharp Edges NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V314000 Loss of Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V315000 Rearview Camera Image May Not Display NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V198000 Misaligned Engine Oil Plug NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V851000 Incorrectly Installed Engine Cup Plug May Leak Oil NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #24V852000 Missing Dashboard Air Bag Warning Label/FMVSS 208 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Electrical System 15 complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 13 complaints
- Lane Departure 8 complaints
- Service Brakes 8 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints
Of the 79 complaints on file, 7 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 79 complaints, owners report 11 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$9,200AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2024 Ford Expedition has notable recall issues, particularly with brake systems and the engine, which significantly affect reliability perception. Common complaints also highlight electrical system problems, compounding the concerns about this vehicle's dependability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 20,000–50,000 miles | $1,200–$3,500 | common |
| brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $300–$800 | occasional |
| electrical system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
| trailer brake control | 15,000–45,000 miles | $200–$600 | common |
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
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed rearview camera
- Signs of oil leakage
- Brake fluid smells
- Diagnostic alerts from trailer brake control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2024 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.