The Lemon IndexAll cars · Ford Expedition · 2011
2011 Ford Expedition. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L 8-cyl | Auto 6-spd | RWD | 14 / 20 / 16 | Regular | $3,900 |
| 5.4L 8-cyl | Auto 6-spd | 4WD | 13 / 18 / 15 | Regular | $4,150 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 16,500 and 112,800 miles. Median 55,000, from 58 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 37,500 | 13,000–91,000 | 18 |
| Engine | 110,000 | 54,500–151,100 | 9 |
| Body structure | 48,000 | 28,500–70,500 | 9 |
| Seats | 300 | 200–12,400 | 5 |
| Speed control | 50,000 | 38,000–150,000 | 7 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 38% |
| Seats | 33% |
| Engine | 8% |
| Body structure | 8% |
| Engine | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Unexpected transmission downshift | 2017 | 2019 |
Manufacturer communications 41
Ford filed 41 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★☆☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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