The Lemon Index2013 Ford Expedition.
The 2013 Ford Expedition is one of the most reliable years by owner complaints: 22 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 46, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about transmission & drivetrain, it has 0 recalls, and it gets 15 to 16 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 92 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Ford Expedition year. 2013 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 34K to 127K miles on the car (68 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- transmission & drivetrain complaints mostly came at 58K–146K miles
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 72 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Intermittent ikt
- There is a noise coming from the front hub integrated wheel end (iwe) areas and when shifted…
- Lincoln/ford: each and every time shifting from park to drive or reverse, a buzzing or…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedUnexpected transmission downshift2017–2019
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4300 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
Vehicle developed a vibration starting at 25mph and continued as speed increased. Ford dealer upon examination found that one Bolt was missing and another was loose at the rear end of drive shaft connection to the rear end .
2013 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 10583211
Quick answers
Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?
Yes, it is one of the most reliable by government complaints. It drew 2.2× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 46; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Expedition year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2013 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are transmission & drivetrain (27%), electrical (23%) and suspension (18%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2013 Ford Expedition have?
None: NHTSA has no safety recalls on record for it.
What gas mileage does the 2013 Ford Expedition get?
15 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2013 Ford Expedition safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 34,500 and 127,000 miles. The middle report was at 90,200 miles, from 68 complaints.
Does the 2013 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 27% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2013 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4300 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2013 Ford Expedition have?
5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2013?
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