The Lemon Index2010 Ford Expedition.
The 2010 Ford Expedition is better than average by owner complaints: 25 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 61, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 14 to 16 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 58 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Expedition year. 2010 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 18K to 100K miles on the car (46 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 0
No safety recalls on record.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 39 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- There is a noise coming from the front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) areas and when shifted…
- Lincoln/mercury/ford: there is fluid leaking around the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve
- No service action is recommended for this condition
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side ★★★★★ · rollover ★★★☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4600 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
I just want to report how uncomfortable the headrest in the Ford Expedition are. They are tilted way to far forward.
2010 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 10370417
More owner reports
Headrests for driver's and passenger's seats are at an acute inward angle forcing improper sitting position in seat and pointing the head downward.
NHTSA complaint 10362423
Quick answers
Is the 2010 Ford Expedition reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.6× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 61; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Expedition year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2010 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (28%), seats (24%) and body structure (12%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2010 Ford Expedition have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2010 Ford Expedition get?
14 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2010 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 18,800 and 100,100 miles. The middle report was at 52,800 miles, from 46 complaints.
Does the 2010 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 28% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2010 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4600 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2010 Ford Expedition have?
5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2010?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works