Ford Expedition Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 224 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Expedition across 26 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (23). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (26% of reports).
- 224fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 49%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 59 of 224 complaints (26%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 36 of 224 complaints (16%)
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 137 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 224 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 10 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Expedition fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Expedition | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2023 Expedition | 3 | 5% | — |
| 2022 Expedition | 7 | 6% | — |
| 2021 Expedition | 10 | 4% | — |
| 2020 Expedition | 5 | 1% | — |
| 2019 Expedition | 8 | 2% | 7,620 |
| 2018 Expedition | 7 | 2% | — |
| 2017 Expedition | 19 | 5% | 55,000 |
| 2016 Expedition | 16 | 7% | 58,000 |
| 2015 Expedition | 19 | 12% | 57,000 |
| 2013 Expedition | 2 | 2% | 58,500 |
| 2012 Expedition | 4 | 3% | 54,918 |
| 2011 Expedition | 4 | 6% | 51,500 |
| 2009 Expedition | 2 | 7% | 83,250 |
| 2008 Expedition | 7 | 5% | 103,000 |
| 2007 Expedition | 23 | 11% | 105,500 |
| 2006 Expedition | 9 | 3% | 94,500 |
| 2005 Expedition | 20 | 6% | 119,112 |
| 2004 Expedition | 19 | 6% | 138,000 |
| 2003 Expedition | 20 | 3% | 129,500 |
| 2002 Expedition | 4 | 1% | 155,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 2 | 0% | 214,800 |
| 2000 Expedition | 3 | 0% | 131,828 |
| 1999 Expedition | 4 | 0% | 165,000 |
| 1998 Expedition | 4 | 0% | 199,084 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the 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.
I would like to know when parts will be available to fix my recall please let me know thank you [XXX] or email [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Vehicle has roughly 64,000 miles on it. As we were actively driving, vehicle suddenly lost power and completely shut off. This was a sudden stall. Vehicle would not crank back up but starter would engage. Upon scanning the trouble codes, multiple codes came up in regard to the fuel pump issue that…
vehicle shifting erratically and shows fuel mileage low and loss of speedometer
vehicle shifting erratically and shows fuel mileage low and loss of speedometer
While stopped at a traffic light, my 2021 Ford Expedition began running rough. When the light changed and I accelerated through the intersection, the vehicle experienced a severe loss of engine power and barely made it through the intersection. After I pulled off the roadway and released the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Expeditions have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 224 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Ford Expedition. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Expedition fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 59 of 224 complaints, followed by “throttle body” (36).
Other Ford Expedition problems
- Power Train problems (1,573)
- Electrical System problems (1,384)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,163)
- Engine problems (861)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (834)
- Tires problems (656)
- Suspension problems (542)
- Visibility problems (534)
See all Ford Expedition problems.