2021 Model Year

Ford Expedition

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
180
Recalls
2
Crashes
3
Severe
9

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

25V048000 Jan 2025

Other

No consequence data available

22V346000 May 2022

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Power Train
Feb 2026

The component of the system that failed was an internal failure in the CDF drum in transmission. This resulted in failure to accelerate up to appropri...

Power Train
Dec 2025

During highway operation, vehicle transmission makes very loud and angry sound and then loses ability to move , almost caused us to get hit at an inte...

Electrical System
Nov 2025

In the fordpass app, we get a notification that the vehicle has turned off certain function due to inactivity in order to reserve power. However, we w...

Fuel System
Nov 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact's wif...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 2025

Nn 9/15/2025 While the car was running but parked, we began to smell burnt plastic/electrical. Upon trying to shut off the vehicle several service la...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 2025

Vehicle stalls out upon driving when trying to accelerate. Has popped up error which states to check fuel pump.

Power Train
Oct 2025

The vehicle has a significant delay in changing from park to drive, drive to reverse, and reverse to drive. The vehicle has been brought to FORD on...

POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Sep 2025

Wiring has soy based bioplastic insulation which apparently attract rodent damage. This damaged battery, caused spark plug to be damaged and need to b...

Seat Belts
Sep 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the contact heard a loud banging sound coming from the drive...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 2025

Vehicle panoramic sunroof shattered imploded while driving for no visible external cause.

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2021 Ford Expedition has 180 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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