2012 Model Year

Ford Expedition

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
115
Recalls
1
Crashes
6
Severe
12

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

12V034000 Feb 2012

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Feb 2026

While exiting the freeway at approximately 45 to 50 mph, the transmission downshifted to 1st gear locking up the tires.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 2025

The speedometer will quit working and the vehicle will not shift out of 1st gear, if you can work through it it will start throwing error messages suc...

Power Train
Oct 2025

Over a period of time this problem is occurring more often. The vehicle will downshift into first gear. I pull over check engine light is on. I turn o...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the image displayed on the back over prevention screen was either upside down, distor...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2025

ABS CPU control system. Error Code B1342-EC. Antilock braking system electronic control unit defect.

POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 2025

I was driving my 2012 expedition and suddenly the vehicle went from doing 60 to 40 immediately the tires squealed and threw me into the right l...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2025

JULY 2025 MY 2012 FORD EXPEDITION THREW A P0742 CODE FOR A STUCK TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST UNDER 150K MILES AND STARTED TO JERK IN...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Jul 2025

Campaign 19N01 Description Transmission molded leadframe extended coverage Next Steps Contact your dealer for next steps. Did this and was told that...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2025

I just purchased (2 months ago) a 2012 Ford Expedition EL 5.4l v8 from a private party. I wish I would have done more research as I am ALREADY EXPERI...

Power Train
May 2025

Transmission failed to engage after startup, and while driving will slip out like its in neutral without warning. There was a series of messages that...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Ford Expedition has 115 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 6 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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