AI Damage2026 Ford Expedition: common problems
Owners of the 2026 Ford Expedition filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and wheels. The maker issued 59 service bulletins for this year. We found 2 repair videos on YouTube. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 59
- YouTube repair videos
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 36% of all complaints
- 2 Wheels 36% of all complaints
- 3 Electrical system 18% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
- 5 Forward collision avoidance 18% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 9% of all complaints
- 7 Seats 9% of all complaints
- 8 Vehicle speed control 9% of all complaints
- Steering: 4 complaints (36% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 5.
- Wheels: 4 complaints (36% of all).
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 42.
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 2.
- Forward collision avoidance: 2 complaints (18% of all); manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1.
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 cyl
- automatic, 10-speed
Drive: RWD, 4WD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 42 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 2 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
On October 10, 2026, while traveling down the interstate at approximately 80 mph, the dash on my vehicle began flashing the following error messages: Service AdvanceTrac, Check Brake System, Service Vehicle Soon, Part Brake Limited Function Service Required, and PreCollision Assist Not available.
Traveling south onXXX toward [XXX] approx 15 miles south of [XXX]. 3 pm. Was in outside lane. Ford Blue Cruise was engaged. My hands were near the wheel. I noticed a heavy white lane marking coming diagonally from the right outside lane to the inside lane. Evidently this was a painting error.
The empty passenger sea, steering wheel, center console and sun visor has aggressive shake at speeds over 35MPH. Dealer did the road force balance but that didn't fix it, it's something in drivertaina nd they are refusing to fix it. Vehicle seems unsafe to derive
Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a trm loss of communication occurs and a trailer is connected to the vehicle, trailer stop lamps and turn signal indicators will not function.
The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH or higher speeds, the steering wheel shuddered due to a front suspension issue. The contact completed some research online and learned that it was a known failure associated with 2025 - 2026 model years. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.
With speeds in excess of 70 MPH, the car have a violent shake. The shake gets worse as you approach 80 MPH. This is in both the 2025 and 2026 Ford Expedition models. This put drivers at risk, as they must keep control of the car at all times on the highway if they are in excess of 70 MPH.
At highway speeds there is a vibration. Had at the dealership for road test, balance, and alignment. Did not fix the problem. Discovered that many more are having the same issue.
The issue originates from the panoramic display screen located behind the steering wheel. The back surface of the display is built too close to the windshield glass and causes a strong reflection that projects high onto the inside of the windshield during normal driving conditions.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Expedition has 255 complaints (37 years in the data). This year has 11, below average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
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 59 bulletins for this year; the 12 newest are shown here.
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
Other years of this model
- Expedition 19944 sources
- Expedition 19963 sources
- Expedition 1997853 sources
- Expedition 1998836 sources
- Expedition 1999946 sources
- Expedition 2000890 sources
- Expedition 2001578 sources
- Expedition 2002340 sources
- Expedition 2003615 sources
- Expedition 2004297 sources
- Expedition 2005315 sources
- Expedition 2006299 sources
- Expedition 2007215 sources
- Expedition 2008146 sources
- Expedition 200928 sources
- Expedition 201058 sources
- Expedition 201171 sources
- Expedition 2012118 sources
- Expedition 201392 sources
- Expedition 201472 sources
- Expedition 2015164 sources
- Expedition 2016292 sources
- Expedition 2017428 sources
- Expedition 2018528 sources
- Expedition 2019664 sources
- Expedition 2020602 sources
- Expedition 2021383 sources
- Expedition 2022321 sources
- Expedition 2023229 sources
- Expedition 2024188 sources
- Expedition 2025188 sources
- Expedition 20279 sources
- Expedition 99999 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ford Expedition?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, wheels, electrical system. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (27%), windows, sunroof (18%), jerking, harsh shifts (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2026 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists 59 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 2026 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 2026 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 2026-11-05.