The 2026 Ford Expedition has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (4 reports).
2026 Ford Expedition recalls
Headlights May Fail, Reducing Nighttime Visibility
Certain headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip.
Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing
The integrated trailer module, which controls a trailer's brakes and lights, can lose communication with the vehicle while towing.
Most common 2026 Ford Expedition problems
Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 4 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
What owners report
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. Also showed multiple service needed icons. The car did not have any brakes. It did not appear to have the hydraulic fail safe functioning either. We put the vehicle in neutral and coasted. Once we slowed down to about 30 mph, the rear brakes only began locking up. We did have park on the transmission. Once we got stopped, we shut the vehicle off, which appeared to reset the electronic issues.
Today, while driving on the Causeway in New Orleans, the longest bridge in the world, my panoramic sunroof exploded at 70 mph and almost caused me to wreck my car. The exact same thing happened to my previous expedition. It was a 2024 limited trim and both instances are very disturbing and have really affected me negatively. I almost wrecked the car both times. Something has to be done about these panoramic sunroofs.
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. When I approached the abnormal paint line my vehicle swerved abruptly to the left in attempting to follow the lane marking. I was able to grab the wheel at the last moment. With a little force I was able to straighten the vehicle. I believe my vehicle swerved into the inner south lane leading to the median. Fortunately there was no vehicle in the inner lane at the time. I possibly would have collided wi
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
Sun roof exploded while we were driving along on the interstate.
2026 Ford Expedition questions
Does the 2026 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2026 Ford Expedition: Headlights May Fail, Reducing Nighttime Visibility; Trailer Brakes and Lights May Cut Out While Towing. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 Ford Expedition?
Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (4), Unknown Or Other (4), Wheels (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2026 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.