2010 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (6) · Structure:body (5) · Seats (4)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
46 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (39)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-02-24 · SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the
Wheels 2024-07-24 · TSB 24-2188 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 22-2219 to update the parts list and service procedure to clarify applicable steps by vehicle application. some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel a
Equipment 2024-04-24 · SSM 52476 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
all accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. if the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicle s owner during initial delivery. unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad,
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Power Train 2022-06-21 · TSB 22-2219 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 (non-raptor) vehicles equipped with 4wd may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedure
Wheels 2020-10-16 · TSB 20-2307 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2003-2020 expedition/navigator and 2006-2020 f-150 vehicles equipped with tod transfer cases may exhibit grinding/clicking/ratcheting noise from the front wheel area. this may be due to partial engagement of the integrated wheel ends (iwe). to correct this condition, follow the service procedur
Showing the 6 most recent of 39 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-19 · Power Train“the transmission is malfunctioning. the shifting in the gears has become rough with kick or clunk feeling. this happens when increasing speed and decreasing speed. the transmission has even gotten stuck in 2nd, and 4th gears. our safety was at risk because when the gears were stuck the vehicle would not increase in speed, in the flow if traffic. …”
2024-08-13 · Unknown Or Other“my vehicle will just shut off. no warning. no lights. it shuts off, i have to turn on my hazards, put it in park and restart the vehicle. it has shut off whether i am going forward/straight or turning, going 25 mph - 40 mph. it has shut off as i am turning and cars are coming down the street; at a school zone; under an under pass; one time we were…”
2022-09-05 · Electrical System“interior a/c blower motor short. a/c stops and starts by itself with smell of wiring melting or burnt. …”
2021-09-13 · Unknown Or Other · 207,000 mi · 💥 crash“drivers side airbag did not deploy when the car was in an accident. the passenger side did even though there was no passenger. both sensors went off. …”
2020-12-06 · Unknown Or Other · 185,099 mi“a/c compressor clutch and pulley seperated a/c compressor seized up serpentine belt got damaged from the seize. truck would stall and lose power at stop lights and intersections because it was seizing and taking energy from the battery and truck. was told it was a cam sensor the whole time it was the a/c compressor pulley and cluth that disconnecte…”
2019-09-27 · Electrical System“i attempted to role my window up while driving and it stopped working. the window will not roll up or down and is stuck open. the motor makes a clicking sound. window is not off track either.…”
2019-08-27 · Power Train · 247,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford expedition. the contact stated that while the vehicle was idling with the park engaged, the vehicle shifted out of gear and rolled backwards crashing into a steel post without warning. the front and rear passenger side doors were ajar. additionally, the key fell out of the ignition switch. the occupant seated in the…”
2019-06-26 · Engine · 93,000 mi“first incident in march 2019 from parked position, put car in drive and it "raced" out of control, tried to brake and finally stopped the car just short of jumping curb across the street. in may 2019 was leaving a parking area and car repeated same thing. took longer to stop, but had there been another car or pedestrian in front of me, could have…”
2019-05-16 · Service Brakes · 145,000 mi“ford vehicle shuts off sporadically with multiple warning lights while driving and stationary. the brakes also seize up to the point where they over heat and could catch fire. the most recent event happened may 15th after picking the car up from my local repair shop to try and repair what ford dealerships has not been able to repair. it shut off on…”
2018-10-13 · Unknown Or Other · 100,000 mi“transmisin problem bery noise when driving and press gas. sometimes when is parked it moves like 12" . ac always a problem toke to mecanic at lease 10 times i'm so tired if this.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.