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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
180–25K
1925–50K
3750–75K
3175–100K
41100–150K
9150K+
155 reports with mileage · 201 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 92 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 51 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes. Review the 42 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
21 crash reports7 fire reports15 injury reports
What owners actually said
356 reports
55,000 miles · Jan 26, 2021
Fuel/propulsion SystemVehicle Speed Control
I WAS DRIVING TO A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WITH OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER ISSUE WHICH NEEDED CORRECTING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CARS ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD, WITHOUT BEING HIT, AND CONTINUED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I LET THEM KNOW WHAT H…
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I WAS DRIVING TO A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WITH OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP FOR ANOTHER ISSUE WHICH NEEDED CORRECTING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CARS ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT NO ACCELERATION. I MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD, WITHOUT BEING HIT, AND CONTINUED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I LET THEM KNOW WHAT HAD HAPPENED BUT THEY BLAMED THE INCIDENT ON A BAD BATTERY AND I THOUGHT THE ISSUE WAS FIXED. THIS IS WHERE THE ISSUE BECOMES CATASTROPHIC IN MY OPINION. ON NOVEMBER 1, 2020 MY WIFE AND TWO FRIENDS WERE IN THE VEHICLE AND HEADING OUT OF TOWN. WE LIVE IN A MOUNTAINOUS PART OF ARIZONA. FORTUNATELY WE WERE ON A FAIRLY LEVEL STRETCH AND IN THE RIGHT LANE. THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATOR AGAIN FAILED TO FUNCTION. WE PULLED OFF THE ROAD TO THE SHOULDER. TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, RESTARTED THE CAR AND TURNED AROUND AND WENT BACK HOME, ABOUT A 120 MILE DETOUR. WE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM DO A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY DETERMINED IT TO BE A FAILED THROTTLE BODY SENSOR. THIS INCIDENT COULD HAVE TURNED OUT MUCH WORSE. HAD WE BEEN PASSING A TRUCK, CAUGHT IN THE LEFT LANE AND ON A STEEP GRADE WITH NO ACCELERATION, WHO KNOWS THE OUTCOME. I CONTACTED FORD FOR THEM TO REIMBURSE ME FOR THE COST OF THE THROTTLE BODY REPAIR/REPLACEMENT. THEY DID COVER THAT COST, BUT I ALSO ASKED THEM TO GIVE ME AN ASSURANCE THE REPLACEMENT PART WOULD NOT DO THE SAME FAILURE AFTER SO MANY MILES. BY THE WAY OUR VEHICLE ONLY HAD 55K MILES WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I HAVE SINCE LEARNED FROM THE DEALERSHIP THAT THIS FAILURE (BAD SENSOR) OCCURS WITH FREQUENCY IN SIMILAR VEHICLES. IF THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE SCENARIO I MENTIONED ABOVE, WHO WOULD KNOW IT WAS THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR THAT FAILED, RATHER THAN A DRIVER ERROR. IT IS A FAILURE THAT COULD BE CATASTROPHIC, AND PROBABLY HAS BEEN WITHOUT CONSEQUENCES. I ASKED FORD WHY THIS WASN'T A RECALL ACTION, NO RESPONSE. WHERE IS THE NHTSA?
NHTSA ODI #11389992
107,147 miles · Jan 12, 2021
Power Train
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL OF A SUDDEN WHEN I PRESSED THE GAS IT WAS NOT WORKING AND SO I USED THE BRAKE TO PULL OVER. THE WRENCH LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN PARKED CAR STARTED SHAKING/GRAMBLING SOUND. EVERYTHING ELSE WORKING BUT THE GAS PEDAL DID NOT GO WHEN PRESSED. TURNED CAR BACK ON AND WRENCH LIGHT APPEAR AND CAR DRIVES.
NHTSA ODI #11387644
34,000 miles · Oct 23, 2020
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE FAILED AND BROKE IN HALF CAUSING ALL THE FLUID TO PUMP OUT OF TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP MOVING ON A VERY BUSY FAST MOVING ROAD. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 34000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN SERVICED ONLY BY FORD. FORD TELLS US THE TRANSMISSION NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED …
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WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE FAILED AND BROKE IN HALF CAUSING ALL THE FLUID TO PUMP OUT OF TRANSMISSION IMMEDIATELY AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP MOVING ON A VERY BUSY FAST MOVING ROAD. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 34000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN SERVICED ONLY BY FORD. FORD TELLS US THE TRANSMISSION NOW NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT OUR COST AND IS NOT COVED UNDER THEIR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. AFTER INSPECTING THE TRANSMISSION LINE THE ENTIRE DEALERSHIP AGREES THAT IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART.
NHTSA ODI #11365922
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2020
Exterior Lighting
THE HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT BRIGHT ENOUGH TO LIGHT UP THE ROAD, YOU HAVE TO USE THE BRIGHTS WHICH IS UNKIND FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI #11364298
59,000 miles · Oct 7, 2020
EngineVehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING THE 2017 EXPEDITION EL ON A LOCAL STREET, THE ENGINE SUFFERED AN EXTREME REDUCTION IN POWER AND LIMITED SPEED TO ONLY 5 MPH. AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, IT WAS DETERMINED THE IT WAS A FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE BODY.
NHTSA ODI #11363288
60,000 miles · Oct 3, 2020
EquipmentFire
ELECTRICAL FIRE UNDER THE GLOVE BOX. CAR WAS DESTROYED
NHTSA ODI #11362573
Mileage unknown · Sep 20, 2020
EngineVehicle Speed Control
STARTED VEHICLE 2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED IN MORNING 9/19/20 IDLE VERY HEAVY ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY NO THROTTLE AT ALL PLACED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR NOTHING. RAN DIAGNOSTICS CAME BACK AS P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL STUCK CLOSED. UNPLUGGED WIRING ERASED CODE. AND WORKED FINE. I DROVE IT 4 MILES THROTTLE STUCK CLOSED WHILE D…
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STARTED VEHICLE 2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED IN MORNING 9/19/20 IDLE VERY HEAVY ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY NO THROTTLE AT ALL PLACED GAS PEDAL TO FLOOR NOTHING. RAN DIAGNOSTICS CAME BACK AS P2112 THROTTLE ACTUATOR CONTROL STUCK CLOSED. UNPLUGGED WIRING ERASED CODE. AND WORKED FINE. I DROVE IT 4 MILES THROTTLE STUCK CLOSED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH BUSY INTERSECTION. PULLED OFF TO SIDE. UNPLUGGED SENSOR AGAIN AND CAR LIMPED BACK HOME TOP SPEED 40MPH. NO WARNING SIGNS PREVIOUS TO THIS AND MY WARRANTY JUST EXPIRED 2,000 MILES AGO. VEHICLE HAS 102,000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND COULD HAVE ENDED VERY BADLY. VEHICLE DASH NOW HAS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH A WRENCH ALSO.
NHTSA ODI #11360094
64,000 miles · Sep 15, 2020
Engine
WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE QUICKLY SLOWS TO IDLE, RUNS ROUGH, AND / OR DIES. WRENCH IS DISPLAYED ON DASH & NOTE TO SEE MANUAL / DEALER. CODE = P2112 = THROTTLE BODY STUCK. TURNING OFF ENGINE AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN - IT WORKS AGAIN. HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN PAST WEEK IN VARIOUS PLACES WHILE DRIVING SO STOPPED DRIVING CAR UNTIL FIXED. VERY…
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WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE QUICKLY SLOWS TO IDLE, RUNS ROUGH, AND / OR DIES. WRENCH IS DISPLAYED ON DASH & NOTE TO SEE MANUAL / DEALER. CODE = P2112 = THROTTLE BODY STUCK. TURNING OFF ENGINE AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN - IT WORKS AGAIN. HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN PAST WEEK IN VARIOUS PLACES WHILE DRIVING SO STOPPED DRIVING CAR UNTIL FIXED. VERY SCARY!
NHTSA ODI #11355265
65,000 miles · Sep 15, 2020
Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE AND HIS WIFE WERE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTUR…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE AND HIS WIFE WERE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE WRENCH ICON ILLUMINATED JUST BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CALLED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
NHTSA ODI #11355238
75,000 miles · Sep 10, 2020
Service Brakes
THE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING LOW BRAKE FLUID. I CALLED FORD ABOUT THE ISSUE TO WHICH THEY TOLD THE ISSUE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. AFTER SOME RESEARCH THERE IS A RECALL ON THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM ON THE F150 ECOBOOST. N…
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THE BRAKE SYSTEM WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 FORD EXPEDITION. THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING LOW BRAKE FLUID. I CALLED FORD ABOUT THE ISSUE TO WHICH THEY TOLD THE ISSUE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. AFTER SOME RESEARCH THERE IS A RECALL ON THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER AND BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM ON THE F150 ECOBOOST. NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V-332. FORD'S REFERENCE NUMBER FOR THIS RECALL IS 20S31. THE MY EXPEDITION HAS THEY SAME ISSUE . THE F150 AND EXPEDITION ARE THE SAME UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE IS SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THIS ISSUE.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Consequence: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Consequence: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Consequence: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
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