2025 Ford Expedition Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

6 safety recalls on file

The 2025 Ford Expedition has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 38 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Forward Collision Avoidance (10 reports).

6Recalls
38Owner complaints
4Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2025 Ford Expedition recalls

Headlights May Fail, Reducing Nighttime Visibility

Recall 26V606Sep 22, 202641,748 vehicles affected

Certain headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip.

Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing

Recall 26V104Feb 20, 20264,381,878 vehicles affected

The integrated trailer module, which controls a trailer's brakes and lights, can lose communication with the vehicle while towing.

Brakes May Lose Power Assist While Driving

Recall 25V823Dec 1, 2025679 vehicles affected

The electronic brake booster module in these vehicles may malfunction while driving or while an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature is in use, causing a sudden loss of power brake assist.

Brakes may lose power assist, increasing crash risk

Recall 25V488Jul 25, 2025312,120 vehicles affected

The electronic brake booster module in these vehicles may malfunction while driving or while an driver assistance feature is in use.

Passenger Air Bag May Deploy With Excessive Force

Recall 25V439Jun 27, 2025171 vehicles affected

Some 2025 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles may have a passenger side front air bag that was manufactured incorrectly.

Engine Oil Leak Can Stall Vehicle and Cause Fire

Recall 25V198Mar 28, 20254,356 vehicles affected

Some 2024-2025 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles, and 2024 Lincoln Navigators, have 3.5L engines that may have a misaligned engine cup plug.

Most common 2025 Ford Expedition problems

Problem areas named in the 38 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Forward Collision Avoidance10
Unknown Or Other8
Steering7
Electrical System6
Seats6
Service Brakes5
Power Train5
Lane Departure4
Wheels4
Engine3

What owners report

2026-10-17, Unknown Or Other
While driving with my two children in the car, the sunroof exploded, causing glass shards to fall through the cover.
2026-10-07, Seats
I own a 2025 Ford Expedition MAX Platinum Ultimate. 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. I have also previously been charged approximately $500 for a repair related to this recurring seat-latching issue, when the dealership blamed trash from the kids causing the issue. The condition has now occurred again, and the vehicle is displaying a warning indicating that the second-row seat is not properly latched. I am concerned this is a serious occupant-safety issue. A pas
2026-09-25, Steering
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. Single driver in traffic, Fumbling with phone stuck flashing error-11 screen to turn it off. Quick dash to breakdown lane power down the phone. Phone must be turned off to restore normal operation of vehicle. If the phone is then turned on again, it attempts to make BT connection and same fiasco all over again until the BT pairing is disabled.
2026-09-25, Unknown Or Other
I was driving home from work and my sunroof glass shattered! It sounded like a bomb went off right above my head. At the time there were no other vehicles around. Nothing touched my car. There’s no marks of anything it just shattered.
2026-09-22, Vehicle Speed Control
See attached document for complaint.

2025 Ford Expedition questions

Does the 2025 Ford Expedition have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2025 Ford Expedition: Headlights May Fail, Reducing Nighttime Visibility; Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing; Brakes May Lose Power Assist While Driving; Brakes may lose power assist, increasing crash risk; Passenger Air Bag May Deploy With Excessive Force. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Expedition?

Based on 38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Forward Collision Avoidance (10), Unknown Or Other (8), Steering (7).

How do I check if a recall on my 2025 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.

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