2019 FORD EXPEDITION Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Expedition. This model year has 418 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Transmission / Drivetrain.
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Worst 2019 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Seat Belt Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Ford Expedition. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 188 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 130 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 58 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 36 | 2 | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 11 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Brake System | 6 | 2 | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 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 2019 Ford Expedition. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Had a passenger in my vehicle and the seatbelt would open/work. I took my vehicle to Confidence Ford in Norman,OK and was told the second row passenger seat lower retractor assembly needs to be replaced and it was not covered by the recall/warranty.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and with the engine idling, the front passenger side seat belt pretensioner erroneously deployed, causing the passenger to be forcefully retracted into the seat. During the incident, an exp…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was distorted or blank, with the message "Camera Unavailable" displayed. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall …
Torch Converter was changed 1 1/2 years ago and now the CDF drum is going out, causing hard shifting and skipping shifts. This dangerous as the primary family driver to transport our children and the pause in shifting attempting to merge on the interstate is very dangerous and co…
Car shakes due to Transmission rough shifting
My transmission feels as if it is skipping. It feels as if the truck is going to stop while driving. Making it very dangerous and unsafe for my children and myself. The two codes that a scanner gave were P0732:00-6D and P07F7:00-6D. Please help with this. My truck is not even tha…
While driving at approximately 70 mph on an interstate highway, the vehicle intermittently loses propulsion during acceleration. Engine power drops suddenly and the vehicle coasts for several seconds before power returns. This has occurred multiple times and creates an immediate …
the catch mechanism in passenger middle row and driver middle row are not working you cannot wear a seat belt currently as the latch will not catch my children sit in these seats and its unacceptable for such a mandatory safety feature not to be covered by ford in 55 years i have…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 - 20 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond with an abnormal clucking sound coming from the transmission. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken…
Less than a week from purchase , I was on the freeway doing 70 MPH and the sunroof exploded on us for absolutely no reason. I had just dropped off my [XXX] son , Had he been in the vehicle with his [XXX] brother and this happened I would be pursuing a lawsuit ! INFORMATION RE…
I have a recall for my seatbelt that my local Ford dealership still has been completed. I've been waiting for months and they tell me the parts aren't available yet. I researched these parts online and they show that they are indeed available for my 2019 Ford Expedition limited…
Transmission 10R80 is having shifting issues that have caused near crashes. The transmission will have delayed or slow shifting or miss shift when starting from stopped position. It happens on cool days or warmer days. Many people having this issue with expeditions but Ford ha…
The contact owns a 2019 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the transmission. The transmission was slipping, and the RPM was abnormally elevated. There were several unknown warning lights i…
Regularly experience violet jerking into gream and slipping/gear hunting. often times on the highway, which leads to unsafe speed changes
My engine makes a loud rattling noise upon start up and then a more discreet rattling while driving because of the cam phaser.
I got an oil change 12/20/2025 and was told I have an oil leak coming from under the timing cover. An estimated expense of $4000 to repair. My vehicle is newer, 2019 and only has 77,000 miles on it. This issue shouldn’t be happening to a newer car.
10R80 Transmission issues. Hard shifting, lunging forward, irradic shifting on highway, hard shifting between 3rd and 4th gear which causes the vehicle to lunge forward. Near full transmission failure on highway. Excessive loss of power and erratic shifting. Had to pull over in t…
The passenger side headlight DRL is fading and does not appear to be as bright and pronounced as the driver side DRL. This vehicle has the LED headlights and fog lights.
While driving, the vehicle experiences a sudden loss of power, after which the transmission goes into what feels like a false neutral. It then violently re-engages and accelerates uncontrollably without driver input. This is an extremely dangerous situation and presents a major s…
2019 Ford Expedition Max with the 10R80 transmission experienced severe shifting issues shortly after PCM recall 24E13 was performed. The recall involves PCM/TCM updates and adaptive shift strategy reset. After the recall, the vehicle developed shuddering, harsh shifting, flaring…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2019 Ford Expedition.
Recalls for 2019 Ford Expedition
8 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 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.
2019 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2019 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Notable Issues. The 2019 Ford Expedition has 418 NHTSA owner complaints, 7 crash-related, and 8 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Transmission / Drivetrain (188 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Ford Expedition?▾
#1: Transmission / Drivetrain (188 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (130 complaints). #3: Seat Belt Issues (58 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2019 Ford Expedition?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2019 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2019 Ford Expedition has 7 crash-related complaints and 2 fire reports out of 418 total NHTSA complaints. 23 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
Yes — 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Ford Expedition. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2019 Ford Expedition has notable 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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