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All cars · Ford Expedition · 2016

2016 Ford Expedition. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index100100 = average car
Complaints60NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold59,835U.S. model year
Per 100K sold100complaints
Year rank#12 of 22#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cyl turboAuto (S6)RWD15 / 21 / 17Regular$3,650
3.5L 6-cyl turboAuto (S6)4WD14 / 20 / 16Regular$3,900

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 49,200 and 100,200 miles. Median 66,800, from 128 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine58,00049,200–70,00024
Transmission & drivetrain74,00052,500–96,50025
Brakes56,30043,000–61,80028
Electrical126,50079,400–140,00012
Speed control53,60034,800–65,50018

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

SystemShare of complaints
Brakes32%
Engine23%
Speed control18%
Transmission & drivetrain18%
Fuel or ev drive system12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
217884011

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 3

  • 25V572000 Sep 2025 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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 Identificati

  • 22V648000 Aug 2022 Visibility / Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System / Fan/Motor

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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.

  • 22V150000 Mar 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Power Assist

    Defect. 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.

    Risk. 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. Owne

Manufacturer communications 115

Ford filed 115 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Some 2015-2016 f-150, c-max, edge, mks, taurus, and flex and 2016 expedition, explorer,…
  • To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored…
  • Some 2016-2017 Ford and Lincoln vehicles with SYNC 3 may intermittently display an overhead image

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Ford Expedition SUV 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Ford Expedition SUV 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆
Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2013462238,350Transmission & drivetrain
2014231144,632Airbags
20151245241,443Fuel or ev drive system
20161006059,835Brakes
20171126451,883Transmission & drivetrain
20181367554,661Suspension
2019686086,422Transmission & drivetrain

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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