2013 Ford Expedition Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Expedition years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 22nd of 33 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 92 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Ford Expedition. That ranks 22nd out of 33 Expedition model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (43 complaints, 47%), typically at around 90,500 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 fires, 4 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 92owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 43 | 47% | 90,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 12% | 103,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 11% | 37,500 | — | — |
| Engine | 10 | 11% | 78,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 8% | 114,380 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 5% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 4% | 31,813 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% | 132,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2% | 131,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2% | 58,500 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2% | 48,050 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 2% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 95,833 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 2,725 | — | — |
| Firerelated | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 109,381 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Ford Expedition recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2013 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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Unexpected Transmission Downshift (RQ17010) — opened Dec 25, 2017, closed Oct 22, 2019, led to recall 19V075000.
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 contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to shake and jerk abnormally. The speedometer was fluctuating, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear before the vehicle veered over into the next lane. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and steer it back into the correct lane…
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, there was a sudden unattended downshift of the vehicle. The speedometer went to zero. The RPM increased without acceleration. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle…
Was never notified of the recall pertaining to my vehicle. Upon research I contacted the dealership to have the recall fixed. First issue was they offere complimentary pickup and delivery which I scheduled and they did not show up, aswell as the call that was supposed to happen, and they tell me…
2013 Ford Expedition Limited 5.4 engine. The vehicle was purchased new with an extended warranty with all services performed by Ford dealer. On or about [XXX], with no warning or indication of problem the vehicle experienced what was determined to be a catastrophic internal engine failure, with…
Other Ford Expedition years
← 2012 Expedition · 2014 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 | 116 | 12 |
| 2021 Expedition | 237 | 12 |
| 2020 Expedition | 425 | 18 |
| 2019 Expedition | 517 | 11 |
| 2018 Expedition | 380 | 14 |
| 2017 Expedition | 357 | 4 |
| 2016 Expedition | 217 | 3 |
| 2015 Expedition | 164 | 3 |
| 2014 Expedition | 72 | 0 |
| 2013 | 92 | 0 |
| 2012 Expedition | 118 | 3 |
| 2011 Expedition | 71 | 0 |
| 2010 Expedition | 58 | 0 |
| 2009 Expedition | 28 | 1 |
| 2008 Expedition | 146 | 3 |
| 2007 Expedition | 215 | 2 |
| 2006 Expedition | 299 | 2 |
| 2005 Expedition | 315 | 0 |
| 2004 Expedition | 297 | 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 2013 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other, electrical system problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 43 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Ford Expedition?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.