Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
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Most reports here involve software faults.
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I have a new 2025 Ford Expedition Max Platinum. I paid for the 8 year Blue Cruise option. The Blue Cruise function has never worked properly even after allowing Ford to service the vehicle on 2 separate occasions - once for almost 2 weeks. When adaptive cruise + lane positioning is selected, the car will go into Blue Cruise and then within 30 second give a watch the road warning (regardless of face position) and then force the car to slow down - very alarming and very dangerous. This happened on multiple occasions on I81 which created a safety issue. Every attempt to deal with FORD has failed. In sharing my experience, it seems this is a problem with all 2025 Ford Expeditions!
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11706243 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
5
Most reports here involve software faults.
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Relating to NHTSA ID Number 11027142 (Ford SSM 5446 and purported remedy SSM 54692). Experience a left turn signal that is automatically erroneously activated after a sharp right hand turn with right turn signal activated. There are two other complaints filed with NHTSA regarding this problem. In my case the left turn signal DOES NOT CANCEL AFTER RETURN TO CENTER. This is a potentially dangerous situation, since other drivers don't know what moves you might be intending to make. Ford claims SSM 54692 is a remedy with part number SL1Z-13K359-AA installation. This part was installed on 8/5/26 and did NOT remedy the problem. Since then have been awaiting contact from dealer re Ford engineers solution. Dealer's communications have been quite lacking.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11758895 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
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Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 4 mention a crash.
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On August 11, 2026 at approximately 5:17 PM, the vehicle was traveling about 25–30 MPH and approaching a stop sign. The driver began braking normally, but the vehicle did not adequately slow despite repeatedly pressing the brake pedal. The vehicle continued completely through the stop sign and intersection. Fortunately, no cross traffic was present and no collision occurred. After passing through the intersection, the vehicle slowed while traveling uphill. At approximately 5 MPH, the electronic parking brake automatically applied by the vehicle and brought the vehicle to a stop. After being placed in Park, the vehicle would not shift out of Park and displayed multiple fault messages. FordPass recorded simultaneous faults for Antilock Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake, Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power, Pre-Collision Assist, and Blind Spot/Cross Traffic systems. One message specifically stated that the anti-lock brake system had detected a fault and was disabled. After several power cycles, the vehicle could be moved, but an orange wrench remained illuminated and cruise control was unavailable. After being shut down for approximately one hour, the warnings cleared and the vehicle appeared to operate normally. There were no warning lamps, messages, or braking symptoms before the failure occurred. Because the vehicle failed to respond normally to braking and traveled through an intersection, the incident created a serious risk of collision, injury, or death. The vehicle was subsequently towed to an authorized Ford dealership and is currently available for inspection. Dealer diagnosis is pending. The dealer has been asked to preserve the diagnostic trouble code/fault history and investigate the brake, electronic brake booster/ABS, electrical, and related control systems.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11756496 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
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Most reports here involve loss of steering.
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The rear suspension oscillates and bounces violently over bumps, expansion joints, broken or uneven pavement, and washboard surfaces. It occurs at highway speed, at normal neighborhood speeds, and while slowing or coming to a stop over rough pavement. The rear suspension does not recover after a bump: it continues bouncing, the rear of the vehicle steps sideways, and steering correction is required to keep the vehicle in its lane. The condition is highly unpredictable. It does not occur on every bump and the driver cannot anticipate it, so there is no way to drive around it. Because it is intermittent, a short test drive may not reproduce it. On a recent drive on [XXX] south of Salt Lake City it occurred approximately 20 to 40 times over a seven mile stretch, with my wife driving. She has had to slow well below the posted 70 mph limit to maintain control. She will no longer drive the vehicle or transport our children in it. The vehicle was previously presented to an authorized Ford dealer for this concern and the condition was not corrected. It has worsened since. We have stopped driving it and had it towed to the dealer on August 11, 2026 because we do not consider it safe to drive. The vehicle is at the dealer now and is available for inspection. The manufacturer has opened a case and a repurchase review. No warning lamps or messages have appeared. The vehicle is completely stock with no aftermarket suspension, wheels, or tires. This is a loss of control risk at highway speed to my family and to other road users. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11756339 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
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Most reports here involve other issues.
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2025 Expedition Safety Recalls* Transit custom passenger airbag replacement Recall incomplete Connecting rod inspection Recall incomplete 3.5L engine cup plug inspection Recall incomplete As no RECALLS are or have been reported for this vehicle, this REPORT IS an initial report in behalf of an investor. Please BROADCAST "AMBER ALERT", AS airbags are detrimental for safety during collision accidents of the body size and passager capacity. Please BROADCAST "amber alert" for HIGHWAY AND SAFETY control.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11679477 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
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Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention an injury.
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While parked overnight, the panoramic sunroof shattered upwards. There is zero evidence of an impact. While opening door to stand on retractable running boards to take a picture, the center area of glass collapsed into the SUV. Rain storms in area and had to immediately tarp roof. Was on vacation 13 hours from home. Had to drive home at 60 MPH and re-tarp the sunroof in excess of 5 times. If this happened while driving there would have been dramatic impact to driver distraction and family sitting underneath the sunroof.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11745537 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Other systems
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Most reports here involve software faults. Of these, 1 mention an injury.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11765077 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov