2019 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 Ford Expedition, 21% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 69,118 miles. The words owners use most often: “cam phaser” (27% of reports).
- 108engine complaints
- 69,118median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 56%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cam phaser: mentioned in 29 of 108 complaints (27%)
- Rattling sound: mentioned in 17 of 108 complaints (16%)
- Starting abnormal: mentioned in 8 of 108 complaints (7%)
- Satisfaction program 21N03: mentioned in 7 of 108 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 54 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 108 complaints, 1 an injury.
Ford Expedition engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 3 | 8% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 5 | 6% | — |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% | — |
| 2022 Expedition | 11 | 10% | 8,065 |
| 2021 Expedition | 56 | 24% | 62,500 |
| 2020 Expedition | 51 | 12% | 97,500 |
| 2019 Expedition | 108 | 21% | 69,118 |
| 2018 Expedition | 99 | 26% | 68,933 |
| 2017 Expedition | 38 | 11% | 62,000 |
| 2016 Expedition | 37 | 17% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Expedition | 31 | 19% | 55,154 |
| 2014 Expedition | 10 | 14% | 138,500 |
| 2013 Expedition | 10 | 11% | 78,500 |
| 2012 Expedition | 12 | 10% | 95,500 |
| 2011 Expedition | 11 | 15% | 110,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 4 | 7% | 122,633 |
| 2009 Expedition | 2 | 7% | 110,000 |
| 2008 Expedition | 5 | 3% | 96,000 |
| 2007 Expedition | 21 | 10% | 122,700 |
| 2006 Expedition | 87 | 29% | 106,556 |
| 2005 Expedition | 57 | 18% | 111,960 |
| 2004 Expedition | 29 | 10% | 141,000 |
| 2003 Expedition | 44 | 7% | 154,000 |
| 2002 Expedition | 27 | 8% | 129,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 15 | 3% | 193,500 |
| 2000 Expedition | 28 | 3% | 167,500 |
| 1999 Expedition | 26 | 3% | 174,716 |
| 1998 Expedition | 16 | 2% | 180,000 |
| 1997 Expedition | 11 | 1% | 193,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine for the 2019 Ford Expedition. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the engine originally failed in 2021. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred in August 2026. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact…
When turning on the truck there is an excessive rattle in the engine and it keeps on prolonging more and more.
- The Cam Phasers are failing. The dealer on my last visit said that the engine makes a rattle, and the Cam Phasers are the issue. It's apparently a wide spread issue with this year of vehicle. I wasn't aware previously. - The dealer said that the issue persisting will introduce debris into the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Ford Expeditions have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 108 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 Ford Expedition (21% of the 516 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Ford Expedition engine?
No recall currently lists engine for this vehicle.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 69,118 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “cam phaser”, in 29 of 108 complaints, followed by “rattling sound” (17).
Other 2019 Ford Expedition problems
- Power Train problems (222)
- Seat Belts problems (106)
See all 2019 Ford Expedition problems or engine problems across all Expedition years.