2010 FORD EXPEDITION Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2010 Ford Expedition. This model year has 58 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2010 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
Structural Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2010 Ford Expedition. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 5 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 10 | 2 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
Search Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2010 Ford Expedition. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Showing 58 most recent complaints
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 s…
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 do…
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 …
I ATTEMPTED TO ROLE MY WINDOW UP WHILE DRIVING AND IT STOPPED WORKING. THE WINDOW WILL NOT ROLL UP OR DOWN AND IS STUCK OPEN. THE MOTOR MAKES A CLICKING SOUND. WINDOW IS NOT OFF TRACK EITHER.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING WITH THE PARK ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS CRASHING INTO A STEEL POST WITHOUT WARNING. THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOORS WERE AJAR. ADDITIONALL…
FIRST INCIDENT IN MARCH 2019 FROM PARKED POSITION, PUT CAR IN DRIVE AND IT "RACED" OUT OF CONTROL, TRIED TO BRAKE AND FINALLY STOPPED THE CAR JUST SHORT OF JUMPING CURB ACROSS THE STREET. IN MAY 2019 WAS LEAVING A PARKING AREA AND CAR REPEATED SAME THING. TOOK LONGER TO STOP, B…
FORD VEHICLE SHUTS OFF SPORADICALLY WITH MULTIPLE WARNING LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AND STATIONARY. THE BRAKES ALSO SEIZE UP TO THE POINT WHERE THEY OVER HEAT AND COULD CATCH FIRE. THE MOST RECENT EVENT HAPPENED MAY 15TH AFTER PICKING THE CAR UP FROM MY LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO TRY AND RE…
TRANSMISIN PROBLEM BERY NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND PRESS GAS. SOMETIMES WHEN IS PARKED IT MOVES LIKE 12" . AC ALWAYS A PROBLEM TOKE TO MECANIC AT LEASE 10 TIMES I'M SO TIRED IF THIS.
ON SEVERAL OF THE ALUMINUM PANELS THERE IS BUBBLING PAINT AT THE EDGES OF THE PANELS.
OK...I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK FOR 3 YEARS OR SO AND RECENTLY THE AC WENT OUT...I HAD EVERYTHING REPLACED WITH BRAND NEW PARTS...& THE AC STILL WON'T WORK...MACHINE SAYS THE FREON IS FULL... BUT BLOWS SO HOT GOOD THINK YOU HAVE THE HEATER ON...I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO FIX IT... AND W…
EXPEDITION SHUT OFF RANDOMLY, TOOK TO DEALER TOLD WAS FINE AND 2 DAYS LATER WHILE MY WIFE AND 3 KIDS WERE DRIVING. ENGINE FAILED WHILE DRIVING. NO LIGHTS ON DASH OR WARNING. LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MILES AND HOUR. NEEDS NEW ENGINE. FORD IS COMPLETELY BLOWING …
FORD VEHICLE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 TO 50 MPH HITS PICKUP TRUCK BROADSIDE PUSHES TRUCK AT 45 DEGREE ANGLE ABOUT 25 FEET. DAMAGE TO FORD FRONT BUMPER, FENDER AND HOOD JUST OFF CENTER OF VEHICLE. NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT!
WHEN WE TOUCH THE BRAKES, FROM STARTING POSITION OR WHEN IN MOTION, THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN THE DASH FLASH AND FLICKER OR TURN OFF, THE HEADLIGHTS TURN OFF, THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE IN THE DOORS, THE WINDOWS WON'T ROLL UP OR DOWN, THE AC TURNS OFF, THE RADIO TURNS OFF, AND …
VEHICLE CONVERTED TO STRETCH LIMOUSINE BY IMPERIAL COACH IN SPRINGFIELD, MO. THE METHOD OF CONVERSION CAUSED THE SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS TO BE PERMANENTLY DISABLED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONSTANTLY DISPLAY THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD. THIS CONVERSION ALSO HAMPERED THE TRACTION…
WIPERS AND RADIO STOP WORKING WHILE CAR IS MOVING. SOMETIMES THEY DO YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN THEIR NOT GOING TO WORK.ESPECIALLY DURING A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT A STANDSTILL, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE SEIZED UP WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
2010 FORD EXPEDITION WAS TRAVELING SOUTHBOUND. A 2007 CHEVY SILVERADO THAT WAS ON THE NORTHBOUND SIDE, MADE A LEFT-HAND TURN IN FRONT OF THE EXPEDITION WITHOUT YIELDING RIGHT OF WAY TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE EXPEDITION WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35 MPH AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP LEAVING SK…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2010 Ford Expedition.
Recalls for 2010 Ford Expedition
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2010 Ford Expedition. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
No recall campaigns found for this model year in the current data. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls directly for the latest information.
2010 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2010 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2010 Ford Expedition has 58 NHTSA owner complaints, 10 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Ford Expedition?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (10 complaints). #3: Structural Problems (10 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2010 Ford Expedition?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2010 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2010 Ford Expedition has 10 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 58 total NHTSA complaints. 13 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2010 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2010 Ford Expedition in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2010 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2010 Ford Expedition has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Transmission / Drivetrain issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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