CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Ford Expedition has 14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 383 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 25 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (151 reports).
2018 Ford Expedition recalls
Transmission Could Engage Park While Moving, Risking Rollaway
The transmission park pawl, the part that locks the transmission in Park, may engage while the vehicle is still in motion.
Center Console Trim May Peel and Expose Sharp Edges
The chrome plating on the center console of certain Expedition SUVs may bubble and peel, leaving sharp edges that occupants could contact.
Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain Occupants
Some seat belts in the driver or front passenger seat may lock unexpectedly due to a problem with the seat belt pretensioner, so the belt cannot retract or extend.
Front Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain
The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, so the belt cannot retract or extend.
Brake fluid leak can reduce braking and lengthen stopping distance
Brake fluid can leak from the front brake circuit of the master cylinder into the brake booster.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
Front Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain Occupants
The front seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may deploy unexpectedly.
Missing Head Restraint Instructions Raise Crash Injury Risk
Some Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and F-Super Duty SuperCab trucks were built without owner's manual instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints, including those for the center seating positions.
Middle Row Seat May Shift in a Crash, Raising Injury Risk
Some 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may be missing one or both J-Channel reinforcement brackets in the second-row center seat track assemblies.
Fuel Pump Weld Can Crack, Risking Leaks and Fire
Certain 2018 vehicles with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture.
Vehicle May Roll Away When Parked in Park
A roll pin may be missing from the 10-speed automatic transmission, which can cause the vehicle to lose its Park function.
Gear Shifter May Show Park When Car Is in Another Gear
A gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, so the shifter can display Park while the transmission is actually in a different gear.
Rear Power Windows May Not Reverse on Pinch, Injury Risk
The second-row power window control modules can intermittently stop working, so the window may not automatically reverse when it meets an obstruction such as a finger.
Second-row seats may not hold securely in a crash
Some 2018 vehicles may have second-row outboard seats with too much forward adjustment travel, and/or a bolt attaching the seat back to the seat base that was not installed correctly.
Most common 2018 Ford Expedition problems
Problem areas named in the 383 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 151 |
| Engine | 100 |
| Electrical System | 34 |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Suspension | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 25 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 25 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 15 |
| Service Brakes | 15 |
| Seat Belts | 14 |
What owners report
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD AND LOST FORWARD MOMENTUM WHILE ON HIGHWAY NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENT. THE RESULTING TOW AND REPARS TOTALED CLOSE TO $5000.00
MacPherson Strut assemblies leaking large amounts of hydraulic fluid which spills into/on the brakes. Decreased fluid in the MacPherson Strut results in excessive rebound, decreased braking, at times no braking when fluid has spewed onto brakes, followed by a sudden grab of the brakes that feels as though the anti-lock system might engage. This defect poses a serious risk of accident, injury, or even fatality of loss of control occurs at the wrong time. Ford has been made aware of the problem, and is side-stepping the repair under the guise of calling the component a "shock absorber" (it's quite clearly mounted inside a spring with a STRUT MOUNT at the top). Their parts catalog call
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, her daughter became entrapped by the rear passenger-side seat belt. The seat belt continuously clicked tighter, forcing the contact to cut the belt strap to free her daughter. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V344000 (Seat Belts), which the contact associated with the failure. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that because there was no recall regarding a rear passenger-side seat belt failure, assistance could not be provided. The failure mileage was approximately 98,650.
Manufacturer Recall Number26S34 NHTSA Recall Number26V344 Ford promised a remedy by 9/30/2026. There is still no remedy.
I was traveling on the interstate and went to accelerate to pass a vehicle. My car displayed system fault codes and made a clicking noise and dropped to neutral while my RPMs stayed high. I lost acceleration and had to swerve to avoid a collision. The engine then had a loud clank and jerked into gear. Once I had pulled off enough I turned the car off and on again and resumed driving. This has happened multiple times. Each time when I have contacted Ford they say itâs a known issue with the make of the Clutch drum and realized the issue after the 2022 year and changed the way it was made. However they stated it would cost me over $6500 to repair mine. They do not accept fau
2018 Ford Expedition questions
Does the 2018 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls for the 2018 Ford Expedition: Transmission Could Engage Park While Moving, Risking Rollaway; Center Console Trim May Peel and Expose Sharp Edges; Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain Occupants; Front Seat Belts May Lock and Fail to Restrain; Brake fluid leak can reduce braking and lengthen stopping distance. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Ford Expedition?
Based on 383 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (151), Engine (100), Electrical System (34).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Ford Expedition has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.