2013 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (36) · Vehicle Speed Control (7) · Suspension (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
68 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (72)
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
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
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 2021-08-17 · 19N01-S4 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission molded leadframe to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. this is a one-time repair program.
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What owners report
2026-07-13 · Power Train · 147,300 mi“the contact owns a 2013 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane. the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and steer it back into the correct lane. a dealer was contacted. the vehicle was taken to t…”
2026-07-13 · Power Train · 146,500 mi“the contact owns a 2013 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally. the speedometer was fluctuating, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. the contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. the vehicle was res…”
2026-05-05 · Power Train“the contact owns a 2013 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, there was a sudden unattended downshift of the vehicle. the speedometer went to zero. the rpm increased without acceleration. no warning lights were illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer wa…”
2026-01-12 · Power Train“was never notified of the recall pertaining to my vehicle. upon research i contacted the dealership to have the recall fixed. first issue was they offere complimentary pickup and delivery which i scheduled and they did not show up, aswell as the call that was supposed to happen, and they tell me the recall is out of its extended warranty. i contact…”
2025-08-23 · Engine“2013 ford expedition limited 5.4 engine. the vehicle was purchased new with an extended warranty with all services performed by ford dealer. on or about [xxx], with no warning or indication of problem the vehicle experienced what was determined to be a catastrophic internal engine failure, with only 93840 miles. the engine problems were known by fo…”
2025-07-03 · Power Train“this has been a great vehicle. we were going down a road around 60 mph and with no warning or symptom the car downshifted from 6th to 1st gear. this caused the rear end to lock up causing the tires to squeal and spin the car around sideways in the road. luckily nothing was coming. this could have easily been a deadly accident if something was comin…”
2025-03-11 · Power Train · 117,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 ford expedition. the contact stated while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle downshifted with the check engine warning light illuminated. the contact also noticed that the instrument panel became inoperable and would not function properly when the contact attempted to shift gear. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was …”
2025-02-28 · Vehicle Speed Control“2/13/19- ford issued recall on 2013 ford expedition for oss failure and downshift 2/20/19- i go to the preston ford mazda dealership, maryland. i view and test drive a 2013 ford expedition, during the test drive the rpms ran high on the expedition and it felt sluggish and “off” crossing a road, and at one point it jumped, and the wrench symbol cam…”
2025-01-02 · Unknown Or Other“ford had a customer satisfaction recall (which should be a safety recall, honestly) - 19n01 - that was good for 10 years or 150k miles. my vehicle a 2013 is just outside of that 10 years but under the mileage and i am starting to have issues with the leadframe and main control. unfortunately for me, i bought the vehicle in spring 2023, but am being…”
2024-10-17 · Power Train · 180,000 mi“the contact owns a 2013 ford expedition. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the rmps were fluctuating, and the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to second or to third gear. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact pulled to the side of the road, and then the contact resumed driving. the vehicle was taken to an independent mecha…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.