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2023 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Expedition, and what to keep if your vehicle keeps going back to the shop.

Written by Amir Guerami, Attorney· Last reviewed

Recall campaigns

8

NHTSA owner complaints as of November 6, 2026, from NHTSA's complaint data files.

65

Data last refreshed (Eastern time)

November 6, 2026

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the 2023 Expedition and 65 owner complaints; the most-reported component in owner complaints is electrical system, with 17 reports.

Counts come from NHTSA records for this model year and refresh daily. Complaints are unverified owner reports; one complaint can name more than one component.

Top Reported Problems

Owner complaints grouped by NHTSA component (top 8). Linked components open a page comparing models for that problem.

  1. UNKNOWN OR OTHER13
  2. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL6
  3. ENGINE6
  4. SERVICE BRAKES5
  5. SUSPENSION3
  6. VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY3

2023 Expedition Recall Records

Campaigns can apply only to specific configurations and production dates. Confirm whether your VIN is affected with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:CENTER CONSOLE · 26V368000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES · 26V204000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL · 26V104000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Remedy: The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE · 25V315000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 25V314000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS · 24V852000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Remedy: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · 23V420000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."

Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY · 23V128000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.

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2023 Expedition Service Bulletins

A service bulletin is a manufacturer's repair instruction to dealers. It is not a recall and does not by itself establish a defect or a claim.

Manufacturer communications filed with NHTSA for this model year, newest first. A bulletin may apply only to certain configurations. Source data refreshes daily.

NumberDateComponentSummaryNHTSA record
26L03Oct 27, 2026POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHERSpecial Field Action 26L03 Certain 2013-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Pump Reimbursement11039180
TSB 26-2408 v2Oct 22, 2026POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason for update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update theParts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G val…11038672
TSB 26-2442Oct 14, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERThis bulletin supersedes 26-2297. Reason for update: Add 2022-2025 Transit vehicles. Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience…11038617
TSB 26-2408Sep 22, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason For Update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G va…11037559
SSM 55100Aug 22, 2026SEATS, UNKNOWN OR OTHERFor 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 p…11036530
TSB 26-2366Aug 12, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where certain devices built on the Android OS platform (including Voxx rear seat entertainment system)…11036266
SSM 55031Jul 23, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMSome 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System…11035269
SSM 55028Jul 21, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERSome 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. The message can be clear…11035267
26E04Jul 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Avia…11035465
TSB 26-2309Jul 2, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. Some of the vehicles listed…11034224
TSB 26-2297Jun 24, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The re…11034134
ITRM-26.B04 ExpeditionJun 11, 2026SERVICE BRAKES, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function11033811
SSM 54906Jun 9, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2022-2023 Expedition vehicles equipped with a 15-inch multi-function display (minor feature code HJGAY) may exhibit an incorrectly sized image displayed on the 360-degree c…11033777
SSM 54905Jun 8, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSome 2022-2024 Expedition equipped with driver's assistance package (minor feature codes DBCBB or DBCBC) may exhibit various driver assistance feature warning messages displayed…11033776
ECG-26.2.11.4.1 ExpeditioMay 29, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMQuality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring11033548
SYNC-26.2.8.3 ExpeditionMay 28, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMQuality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Resolves various user interface and data display bugs within the Towing menu11033556
TCU-26.2.11.3 ExpeditionMay 18, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMQuality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features11033560
TSB 26-2241May 18, 2026POWER TRAINThis bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the pr…11032750
ECG-26.2.11.4 ExpeditionMay 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHERQuality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring11032709
SSM 54720Apr 2, 2026LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVarious 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Faul…11031263
All 2023 Expedition records at NHTSA

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