2010 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 27th of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Ford Expedition. That ranks 27th out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (10 complaints, 17%), typically at around 75,750 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 13 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 58owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2010 Ford Expedition problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 17% | 75,750 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 17% | 30,479 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 17% | 51,626 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 12% | 185,099 | — | — |
| Seats | 6 | 10% | 20 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 122,633 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 5% | 118,998 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 117,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 5% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 3% | 145,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% | 120,500 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 85,512 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 20,555 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 20,555 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2010 Ford Expedition recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2010 Ford Expedition.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The transmission is malfunctioning. The shifting in the gears has become rough with kick or clunk feeling. This happens when increasing speed and decreasing speed. The Transmission has even gotten stuck in 2nd, and 4th gears. Our safety was at risk because when the gears were stuck the vehicle…
My vehicle will just shut off. No warning. No lights. It shuts off, I have to turn on my hazards, put it in park and restart the vehicle. It has shut off whether I am going forward/straight or turning, going 25 MPH - 40 MPH. it has shut off as I am turning and cars are coming down the street; at a…
Interior A/c blower motor short. A/c stops and starts by itself with smell of wiring melting or burnt.
Drivers side airbag did not deploy when the car was in an accident. The passenger side did even though there was no passenger. Both sensors went off.
A/c compressor clutch and pulley seperated a/c compressor seized up serpentine belt got damaged from the seize. Truck would stall and lose power at stop lights and intersections because it was seizing and taking energy from the battery and truck. Was told it was a cam sensor the whole time it was…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2009 Expedition · 2011 Expedition →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Expedition | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 Expedition | 10 | 2 |
| 2025 Expedition | 37 | 6 |
| 2024 Expedition | 77 | 7 |
| 2023 Expedition | 65 | 8 |
| 2022 Expedition | 115 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 423 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 516 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 378 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 Expedition | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 296 | 0 |
| 2003 Expedition | 615 | 1 |
| 2002 Expedition | 340 | 2 |
| 2001 Expedition | 578 | 6 |
| 2000 Expedition | 890 | 7 |
| 1999 Expedition | 946 | 5 |
| 1998 Expedition | 836 | 5 |
| 1997 Expedition | 853 | 7 |
| 1996 Expedition | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Expedition | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford Expedition?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2010 Ford Expedition a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Expedition model years, the 2010 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.