The Lemon IndexFord Expedition.
The best Ford Expedition years are 2014, 2012, 2013. Years to avoid: 2003, 2021, 2020. Across 2010-2022, it has a Lemon Index of 98, where 100 is the average car and lower is better.
Reliability by year, 2000 to 2025.
Every year. Lower is better. Tap a year for its full report.
Scores before 2010 are rough: fewer owners filed complaints back then.
Best years to buy
2014.
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Quick answers.
Is the Ford Expedition a good car?
It is about average, by owner complaints to the government per car sold (2010-2022: Lemon Index 98; 100 is average). Some years are much better than others: the best is 2014 and the worst is 2003.
What are the best Ford Expedition years to buy?
By owner complaints per car sold: 2014, 2012, 2013.
What Ford Expedition years should you stay away from?
The years with the most complaints per car sold: 2003, 2021, 2020.
How many recalls does the Ford Expedition have?
154 safety recalls across the 26 model years we track. Most: 2020 (18), 2018 (14), 2021 (12). Each year's page lists them.
What are the most common Ford Expedition problems?
Across every year, owners' complaints to the government name transmission & drivetrain, tires and engine most. Some years are much worse than others: see the chart above.
Every year in one table
| Year | Index | Compared with average | Complaints | Top complaint | Recalls | Crash test | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 139 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 329 | tires (44%) | 11 | — | 13–15 |
| 2001 | 93 | about average | 187 | tires (25%) | 10 | — | 13–16 |
| 2002 | 61 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 105 | speed control (23%) | 4 | — | 13–16 |
| 2003 | 172 | 1.7× the average car's complaints | 254 | service brakes, hydraulic (24%) | 6 | — | 14 |
| 2004 | 79 | 1.3× fewer complaints than average | 113 | service brakes, hydraulic (25%) | 4 | — | 13–15 |
| 2005 | 58 | 1.7× fewer complaints than average | 52 | speed control (25%) | 5 | — | 14 |
| 2006 | 105 | about average | 69 | engine (30%) | 6 | — | 14 |
| 2007 | 119 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 95 | tires (29%) | 2 | — | 15 |
| 2008 | 80 | 1.2× fewer complaints than average | 50 | service brakes, hydraulic (20%) | 4 | — | 14 |
| 2009 | – | too few complaints to score | 9 | seats (33%) | 1 | — | 16 |
| 2010 | 61 | 1.6× fewer complaints than average | 25 | transmission & drivetrain (28%) | 0 | — | 14–16 |
| 2011 | 51 | 2× fewer complaints than average | 24 | transmission & drivetrain (38%) | 0 | — | 13–16 |
| 2012 | 44 | 2.3× fewer complaints than average | 19 | speed control (21%) | 3 | ★★★★☆ | 15–16 |
| 2013 | 46 | 2.2× fewer complaints than average | 22 | transmission & drivetrain (27%) | 0 | ★★★★☆ | 15–16 |
| 2014 | 23 | 4.3× fewer complaints than average | 11 | airbags (45%) | 0 | ★★★★☆ | 15–16 |
| 2015 | 124 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 52 | fuel or EV drive system (27%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 16–18 |
| 2016 | 100 | about average | 60 | brakes (32%) | 3 | ★★★★★ | 16–18 |
| 2017 | 112 | 1.1× the average car's complaints | 64 | transmission & drivetrain (19%) | 4 | ★★★★★ | 16–18 |
| 2018 | 136 | 1.4× the average car's complaints | 75 | suspension (20%) | 14 | ★★★★★ | 18–20 |
| 2019 | 68 | 1.5× fewer complaints than average | 60 | transmission & drivetrain (30%) | 11 | ★★★★★ | 18–20 |
| 2020 | 154 | 1.5× the average car's complaints | 112 | transmission & drivetrain (57%) | 18 | ★★★★★ | 18–19 |
| 2021 | 158 | 1.6× the average car's complaints | 125 | transmission & drivetrain (35%) | 12 | ★★★★★ | 18–19 |
| 2022 | 104 | about average | 85 | electrical (18%) | 12 | ★★★★★ | 17–19 |
| 2023 | 75 | 1.3× fewer complaints than average | 65 | electrical (28%) | 8 | ★★★★★ | 17–19 |
| 2024 | 116 | 1.2× the average car's complaints | 78 | automatic emergency braking (23%) | 7 | ★★★★★ | 17–19 |
| 2025 | 73 | 1.4× fewer complaints than average | 38 | automatic emergency braking (26%) | 6 | ★★★★★ | 18–19 |
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the government within 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average, lower is better. How it works
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