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Ford Expedition Reliability Grade

DOverall

Poor reliability

EngineC
TransmissionD

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Reliability changes from year to year. Pick a model year to see its grade, then add mileage and price to get a deal score and estimated miles remaining.

The Ford Expedition earns a D overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a C for its engine and a D for its transmission. It ranks 6th of 6 full-size SUVs we grade. The transmission (D) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 2,618 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

Ford Expedition reliability by year

Overall grade for each model year, from owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Tap a year to see its full grade.

2000C2001C+2002B+2003C-2004B2005D2006C+2007C+2008B2009A2010B+2011B2012B-2013B2014B+2015C+2016C2017C-2018F2019F2020F2021F2022C2023C+2024C+

Best years: 2009

Years to avoid: 2005 (stalling / loss of power) and 2018–2021 (transmission slipping / rough shifting)

Faded years are recent, so fewer complaints have come in. Their grades may change.

How long does the Ford Expedition last?

210,000Estimated lifespan (miles)

A rough estimate for the model across all years, not measured for each model year.

Known Ford Expedition problems

We track 2 known problem areas for the Ford Expedition, including which model years they affect. They're in the full report, along with miles remaining and a deal score for the car you're looking at.

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Ford Expedition vs. other full-size SUVs

ModelEngineTrans.Overall
Toyota Sequoia A A A
Chevrolet Tahoe B C+ B-
Chevrolet Suburban C+ C- C
Cadillac Escalade C- C C
GMC Yukon C C- C-
Ford Expedition C D D

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Ford Expedition reliability FAQ

Is the Ford Expedition reliable?

Poor reliability. The Ford Expedition earns a D overall reliability grade from GradeMyCar, with a C for its engine and a D for its transmission. It ranks 6th of 6 full-size SUVs we grade. The transmission (D) is the weaker of its two major components, so ask for transmission service records and pay close attention to shifting on a test drive. Grades are based on 2,618 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013-2023 model years, adjusted for how many were sold.

How many miles will a Ford Expedition last?

We estimate a well-maintained Ford Expedition lasts around 210,000 miles. That's a rough figure for the model across all years, not measured for each model year, so check the grade for the year you're looking at.

What are the best years for the Ford Expedition?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the most reliable Ford Expedition model years are 2009.

What Ford Expedition years should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA owner complaints, the Ford Expedition years to be most careful with are 2005, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. The 2018 grades an F overall (engine D, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting, which a recall covers. The 2019 grades an F overall (engine F, transmission F), and its top engine/transmission problem is transmission slipping / rough shifting, which a recall covers.

Is the Ford Expedition transmission reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Ford Expedition transmission a D (poor reliability). Reliability varies by model year, so grade the specific year you're looking at.

Is the Ford Expedition engine reliable?

GradeMyCar grades the Ford Expedition engine a C (below-average reliability).