CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Ford Expedition has 12 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 4 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (113 reports).
2021 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.
Windshield Wiper Arms May Break, Causing Wiper Failure
Certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles may have windshield wiper arms that can break, causing the wipers to stop working.
Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach While Driving
The clips that hold the moonroof wind deflector to the moonroof frame may not be attached securely.
Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Stuck Image
A software error can cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or to keep showing the camera image after the vehicle has left reverse.
Rearview camera may show blank or distorted image
Some vehicles have a rearview camera that can display a blank or distorted picture.
Missing Air Bag Warning Label on Dashboard
Some vehicles may have a missing air bag warning label on the dashboard.
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.
Engine fire risk: park outside until repair is done
Certain vehicles may develop an engine compartment fire while being driven or parked, even when the ignition is off.
Wiper Arms May Break, Losing Windshield Wipers
The front windshield wiper arms on these vehicles can break, causing the wipers to stop working.
Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly in a Crash
Some front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly.
Most common 2021 Ford Expedition problems
Problem areas named in the 242 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 113 |
| Engine | 58 |
| Unknown Or Other | 30 |
| Electrical System | 24 |
| Visibility | 13 |
| Structure | 11 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 |
What owners report
I was making a right hand turn and had loss of power and a clunk sound. I also experienced loss of power between 65-75 mph on the freeway. I ran a forscan report and it's pointing to the transmission even though the fluid and a tcm update has been performed. There is about 40k miles on the fluid.
The chrome plating on the interior center console trim is bubbling, wrinkling, cracking and peeling along the console edges, including the vertical corner by the cupholder, leaving sharp metal edges. This vehicle is covered by Ford recall 26S38 / NHTSA campaign 26V368 for this exact defect, but no remedy is available (remedy expected Q1 2027) and Ford has provided no interim cover, guard, repair, or instructions to make the sharp trim safe. Two injuries have occurred from the sharp peeling chrome trim: 1. On approximately March 12, 2026, the owner's right pinky finger was cut on the outside of the finger by the sharp peeling trim. It bled heavily, took a long time to heal, and left a perman
Power problems and the light was on. I took it to the ford place and they didnât fix it.
Wiper switch not working for auto, because switch itself is broken. When accelerating to pass a car the transmission skips/slips and car pauses and gas pedal won't work for 10 seconds. Car basically stalls. Could have caused accident if unable to pass or slide back over behind the car trying to pass.
While driving at highway speeds, specifically during sudden acceleration and lane-change maneuvers, the vehicle experiences a severe dynamic mechanical binding event. The transmission briefly forces a sudden "halt" or engine-braking downshift, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly slow down in active traffic before entering a temporary limp mode. This sudden loss of propulsion and unexpected deceleration creates an immediate rear-end collision hazard on the highway. This happened to my wife while merging onto a highway almost causing an accident. Diagnostic and Mechanical Verification: The vehicle was taken to an authorized Ford dealership for evaluation. The dealership officially scanned, v
2021 Ford Expedition questions
Does the 2021 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 12 safety recalls for the 2021 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; Windshield Wiper Arms May Break, Causing Wiper Failure; Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach While Driving. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford Expedition?
Based on 242 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (113), Engine (58), Unknown Or Other (30).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 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.