Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2025 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2025 Ford Expedition has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 38 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 #26V606000 Exterior Lighting May Fail/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V104000 Trailer Lighting and Brakes May Not Function/FMVSS 108 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V823000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V488000 Loss of Power Brake Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V439000 Air Bags May Deploy with Excessive Force NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V198000 Misaligned Engine Oil Plug NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Forward Collision Avoidance 8 complaints
- Unknown or Other 8 complaints
- Steering 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Seats 6 complaints
- Power Train 5 complaints
Of the 38 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 38 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,700–$9,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2025 Ford Expedition has several recalls affecting critical systems, including brakes, airbags, and engine cooling. Frequent owner complaints regarding forward collision avoidance and seats further diminish confidence in its reliability. Buyers should be cautious of potential repair costs and inconveniences associated with these issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Brake Booster | 20,000–40,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| Trailer Brake Control | 10,000–30,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
| Engine Oil Leak | 30,000–50,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| Airbags | 10,000–30,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | rare |
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 fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 60,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Spongy brake pedal feel
- Loss of trailer signals while towing
- Excessive oil spots under vehicle
- Airbag warning lights on dashboard
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2025 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.