2010 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 19, 2026 · 58 owner complaints analyzed

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.

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Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Ford Expedition problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System10 · ~75,750 mi
Power Train10 · ~30,479 mi
Structure10 · ~51,626 mi
Unknown or Other7 · ~185,099 mi
Seats6 · ~20 mi
Engine4 · ~122,633 mi
Air Bags3 · ~118,998 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~41,000 mi
Vehicle Speed Control3 · ~117,000 mi
Visibility3 · ~34,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1017%75,750——
Power Train1017%30,479——
Structure1017%51,626——
Unknown or Other712%185,099——
Seats610%20——
Engine47%122,633——
Air Bags35%118,998——
Engine and Engine Cooling35%41,000——
Vehicle Speed Control35%117,000——
Visibility35%34,500——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)23%145,000——
Exterior Lighting23%15,000——
Service Brakes23%120,500——
Tires23%85,512——
Visibility/wiper23%35,000——
Equipment12%20,555——
Seat Belts12%84,500——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12%20,555——
Steering12%35,000——
Wheels12%300——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 10 complaints
2009: 1200912010: 772011: 102011102012: 552013: 2201322014: 772015: 4201542016: 332017: 6201762018: 442019: 4201942020: 112021: 1202112022: 112024: 1202412026: 11

n = 58 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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…

Power Train · received Mar 19, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11725484

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…

Unknown or Other · received Aug 13, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11608372

Interior A/c blower motor short. A/c stops and starts by itself with smell of wiring melting or burnt.

Electrical System · received Sep 5, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11482932

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.

Unknown or Other · received Sep 13, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11432724

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…

Unknown or Other · received Dec 6, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11378057

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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.