AI Damage2025 Ford Expedition: common problems
Owners of the 2025 Ford Expedition filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, most often about forward collision avoidance and steering. The maker issued 150 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 38
- involving a crash
- 4
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 150
What fails most often
- 1 Forward collision avoidance 21% of all complaints
- 2 Steering 18% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 16% of all complaints
- 4 Seats 16% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 13% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 13% of all complaints
- 7 Wheels 11% of all complaints
- 8 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- Forward collision avoidance: 8 complaints (21% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 3.
- Steering: 7 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Electrical system: 6 complaints (16% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 84.
- Seats: 6 complaints (16% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 14.
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (13% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 20.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 3.5 L · petrol · turbo · 6 cylnamed in 1 complaints
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 38 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 | 5 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 | 84 |
| Seats | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 1 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 0 | 14 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| Lane departure | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 28 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Air bags | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 6 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the parking brake activated, the contact’s wife returned to the vehicle and became aware that the vehicle had rolled away and crashed into a parked vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated prior to failure. There was no injury sustained.
Four days after I bought the Ford Expedition Max, I experienced brake failure and all warning lights going off on the Ford. I was unable to brake correctly and almost causing a wreck on [XXX] in Charlottesville, VA.
The second-row passenger-side seat has repeatedly failed to latch securely to the floor after being moved/folded. This problem has occurred multiple times. The vehicle has previously been taken to the Ford dealer for the problem, and repairs have been attempted.
2025 ford expedition android auto communication error 11 loops in connect-disconnect sequence continually Stopping/Restarting the engine WHILE DRIVING. Both phone and in vehicle displays screens flashing error screens. Real Clockwork Orange. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE.
Similar to what has been widely reported online, my Expedition has an uncontrollable shake at highway speeds (70-85 mph). I have attempted to get the wheels and tires rotated and rebalanced which did not fix the issue.
Exhaust fumes enter cabin when driving low speeds and at idle, odors confirmed by dealer repair attempts made but problem still exsist. Fumes strong enough to make eyes water and give occupants headaches
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.
The pre collision avoidance system doesn’t activate at all even though the adaptive cruise control works properly. Has been seen and evaluated by Dealership technician as well as having a Ford engineer remotely logged into the vehicle. All modules have been updated and the issue still isn’t resolved.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 982 of 2,102 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Expedition has 165 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 38, below average.
What to check before buying
- Forward collision avoidance. Radar and camera: calibration after bumper or windshield replacement.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Seats. Occupant sensor, power adjustment, seat mounts.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic…
Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit an intermittent electronic static/buzzing/screeching/humming noise from the front audio speakers that changes with engine RPM. This may be due to a software…
- Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor…
Some 2025-2027 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built without multi-contour second row seats (without minor feature code BYBAL) may exhibit a concern where the instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays "Seat Cannot Lock Do…
- Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience…
Some 2024-2026 Nautilus and 2025-2026 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may experience Android Auto connection or general Bluetooth pairing concerns for both Android and IOS after an APIM software update…
- Quality improvements include
Software update to improve responsiveness of the door control system after the vehicle enters a low-power state
- Quality improvements include
Steering column memory calibration update to minimize unnecessary contact with mechanical hard stops
- Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down windows may…
Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above equipped with one-touch up/down windows may exhibit a condition where a window does not respond to one-touch controls, does not open all the way and/or bounces…
- Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles…
Some 2024-2026 F-150, 2025 Explorer/Aviator, 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator, or 2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U211B:43:48 stored in the body control module (BCM) when performing a…
- Reason for update
To add 2027 vehicle models, update the Parts list to change the tape, and revise Step 4 to change the tape and wrap an additional wiring harness. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above may exhibit a…
- Quality improvements include
Restraints Control Module update to implement robust power-on reset logic.
- Quality improvements include
Image Processing Module A update to the latest software level
- Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit…
Some 2025-2026 Aviator/Explorer/Expedition/F-150/Mustang Mach-E/Nautilus/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the hands-free BlueCruise feature intermittently/consistently unavailable when BlueCruise is active and when…
- For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion…
For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. Use service part W709919-S901 if the J-clip is…
NHTSA lists 150 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Expedition?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: forward collision avoidance, steering, electrical system. Total complaints: 38. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: windows, sunroof (13%), driver assists: adaptive cruise, lane keeping (11%), vibration (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2025 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists 150 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2025 Ford Expedition from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2025 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.