1. Ford Expedition
  2. Problems
  3. Structure

Ford Expedition Structure Problems

100
Owner complaint records in our dataset
11
Years with records
1999–2010
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 100 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 6 indicate injury
  • 4 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • windshield wipers · 14 records
  • spare tire · 10 records
  • water leak · 9 records
  • front windshield · 6 records
  • eddie bauer · 6 records
  • electrical problems · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi21
100–150k mi14
30–60k mi13
1–30k mi11
150–400k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • September 2, 2014 · 110,000 miles

    Structure

    PAINT IS CRACKING. *TR

    ODI 10641154

    2005 records in this system

  • July 23, 2014

    Structure

    Paint failure ref. Tsb# 06-25-15 [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

    ODI 10680389

    2004 records in this system

  • July 15, 2014

    Structure

    Bubbling of paint located centrally on tailgate in several locations around metal edge and around license plate, is apparently not covered under warranties or purchased $3500 extended warranty coverage either...nice ford! *tr

    ODI 10629478

    2010 records in this system

  • April 22, 2014 · 116,000 miles

    Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train · Structure

    Was driving down off ramp lost all power to the vehicle, no steering, no brakes. I had my 3 children in the vehicle with me and thankfully i was able to cost to the shoulder until help arrived. Extremely scary had it happen 2 minutes earlier would of been off the ramp and into oncoming traffic! This is unacceptable!! My mechanic says it's the fuel pump, and just the part is 500 dollars?!? This could of ended very…

    ODI 10584466

    2006 records in this system

  • March 20, 2014 · 84,900 miles

    Structure

    Rust in the channels of the roof has penetrated completely through the sheet metal. Vehicle has been well maintained and is otherwise in perfect condition. *tr

    ODI 10573806

    2006 records in this system

  • December 7, 2013 · 70,000 miles

    Electrical System · Structure · Visibility/Wiper

    Summary: water leaked around the left side of windshield causing electrical failures, including but not limited to the starter, radio, windshield wipers, headlamps, etc. The water entering the vehicle wet the power distribution box (pdb) and the generic electronic module (gem). These components control various electrical systems in the vehicle. The vehicle continued to attempt to start itself without any key in…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10664194

    2000 records in this system

  • October 24, 2013 · 24,583 miles

    Structure

    Paint is blistering on the hood and rear tailgate, which are made of aluminum. Ford won't cover this under their corrosion warranty unless there is perforation thru to the sheet metal. By the time this occurs the warranty is up and the paint is falling off the vehicle. *tr

    ODI 10605219

    2010 records in this system

  • July 14, 2013 · 129,000 miles

    Structure · Unknown Or Other

    While driving approximately 20 mph on a rural road the spare tire fell out from under the vehicle, onto the road. I discovered the cable that holds the spare tire in place under the vehicle had broken. *js

    ODI 10598350

    1999 records in this system