2026 Ford Expedition problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (4) · Visibility/Wiper (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2026-09-22 · campaign 26V606000 · 41,748 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.
Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control 2026-02-20 · campaign 26V104000 · 4,381,878 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Veh
Risk: Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
Service bulletins (59)
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 2026-10-19 · SSM 55258 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2025-2027 expedition/navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engine rpm. this may be due to a software concern with the active noise cancellation system. replacement of audio system compone
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-13 · SSM 55244 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2025-2027 expedition/navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code bybal) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel cluster (ipc) displays "seat cannot lock do not use" for one or both second row seats. this message can appear if the seat con
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-06 · SSM 55220 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024-2026 nautilus and 2025-2026 explorer/aviator/expedition/navigator vehicles may experience android auto connection or general bluetooth pairing concerns for both android and ios after an apim software update. this may be due to the apim software. to temporarily correct the issue:<br /><br /
Steering 2026-09-29 · DSM-26.5.7.2 Exped&Nav · Over The Air
quality improvements include: -steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops
Structure:body 2026-09-25 · DDM-PDM-26.21.7 Exped&Nav · Over The Air
quality improvements include: -software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-25 · SSM 55208 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2024-2026 f-150, 2025 explorer/aviator, 2025-2026 expedition/navigator, or 2026 f-super duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (dtc) u211b:43:48 stored in the body control module (bcm) when performing a self-test. this dtc sets due to an internal bcm timing issue during the self-test
Showing the 6 most recent of 59 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-27 · Service Brakes“on october 10, 2026, while traveling down the interstate at approximately 80 mph, the dash on my vehicle began flashing the following error messages: service advancetrac, check brake system, service vehicle soon, part brake limited function service required, and precollision assist not available. also showed multiple service needed icons. the car…”
2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other“today, while driving on the causeway in new orleans, the longest bridge in the world, my panoramic sunroof exploded at 70 mph and almost caused me to wreck my car. the exact same thing happened to my previous expedition. it was a 2024 limited trim and both instances are very disturbing and have really affected me negatively. i almost wrecked the ca…”
2026-09-10 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“traveling south onxxx toward [xxx] approx 15 miles south of [xxx]. 3 pm. was in outside lane. ford blue cruise was engaged. my hands were near the wheel. i noticed a heavy white lane marking coming diagonally from the right outside lane to the inside lane. evidently this was a painting error. when i approached the abnormal paint line my vehicle swe…”
2026-08-07 · Wheels“the empty passenger sea, steering wheel, center console and sun visor has aggressive shake at speeds over 35mph. dealer did the road force balance but that didn't fix it, it's something in drivertaina nd they are refusing to fix it. vehicle seems unsafe to derive…”
2026-07-23 · Unknown Or Other“sun roof exploded while we were driving along on the interstate. …”
2026-06-14 · Wheels“description on your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. if a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function. additionally, for trailers equipped with electronic trailer brakes, the trailer brakes w…”
2026-06-08 · Suspension · 800 mi“the contact owns a 2026 ford expedition max. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph or higher speeds, the steering wheel shuddered due to a front suspension issue. the contact completed some research online and learned that it was a known failure associated with 2025 - 2026 model years. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufa…”
2026-05-15 · Wheels“with speeds in excess of 70 mph, the car have a violent shake. the shake gets worse as you approach 80 mph. this is in both the 2025 and 2026 ford expedition models. this put drivers at risk, as they must keep control of the car at all times on the highway if they are in excess of 70 mph. the car has already been inspected by ford and they did a ro…”
2026-05-07 · Wheels“at highway speeds there is a vibration. had at the dealership for road test, balance, and alignment. did not fix the problem. discovered that many more are having the same issue. …”
2026-04-01 · Visibility/Wiper“instrument panel reflection is causing a windshield glare that impairs driver visibility during normal operation. the issue originates from the panoramic display screen located behind the steering wheel. the back surface of the display is built too close to the windshield glass and causes a strong reflection that projects high onto the inside of t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.