2019 Ford Expedition: Is It Reliable?
Problems, Recalls & Buyer Verdict
Shopping for a used 2019 Ford Expedition? This page highlights owner-reported complaint patterns and recall history so you can inspect the right systems before buying. Current data includes 418 complaints, with Transmission / Drivetrain as the top reported area.
2019 Ford Expedition Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2019 Ford Expedition trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 4 trims analysed.
2019 Ford Expedition Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
20.8% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
20.8% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2019 Ford Expedition has 418 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 8 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Transmission / Drivetrain. NHTSA reliability signal: Notable Issues.
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Expedition
- Model year
- 2019
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 418
- Crash-related complaints
- 7
- Safety recall campaigns
- 8
- Top reported component
- Transmission / Drivetrain
- Reliability signal
- Notable Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 19
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 17 / 23
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA overall safety rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA frontal crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA side crash rating
- 5/5 stars
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 3/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Most Common 2019 Ford Expedition Problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Seat Belt Issues
Complaint patterns center on Transmission / Drivetrain, Engine Problems, Seat Belt Issues. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Should You Buy a Used 2019 Ford Expedition?
The 2019 Ford Expedition shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase.
Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report.
What to Check Before Buying a Used 2019 Ford Expedition
Inspection Focus
- Inspect transmission and drivetrain for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and engine repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Before You Close the Deal
- Inspect transmission and drivetrain for known issues.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for transmission and engine repairs.
- Have a mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase.
Shortlist with model-year data. Decide with the exact VIN.
Before buying a used 2019 Ford Expedition, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
What the Complaint Data Suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
The 2019 Ford Expedition has a high volume of NHTSA complaints, concentrated in the transmission/drivetrain and engine. Recalls are numerous, but crash-related complaints are relatively few. The data suggests potential reliability concerns, but confidence is low due to the single model year analyzed.
- Transmission/drivetrain complaints account for the largest share of total complaints.
- Engine problems are the second most reported component.
- Seat belt issues are the third most common complaint category.
- Transmission / Drivetrain issues are the most frequently reported problem.
- Engine Problems are a recurring theme in complaints.
- Seat Belt Issues appear in a notable number of complaints.
All 2019 Ford Expedition Complaints by Category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Expedition. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| 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.
Real Owner Complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Expedition. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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.
2019 Ford Expedition Recalls
8 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2019 Ford Expedition. 8 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
2019 Ford Expedition Buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2019 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Notable Issues. NHTSA currently shows 418 owner complaints, 7 crash-related complaints, and 8 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2019 Ford Expedition shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
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?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2019 Ford Expedition, NHTSA complaints include 7 crash-related reports and 2 fire reports out of 418 total complaints. 23 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2019 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
Yes. 8 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2019 Ford Expedition. A major recall area is POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL). 8 recall campaigns are on record for this model year. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2019 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2019 Ford Expedition shows higher complaint activity for its model-year profile, so buyers should inspect known problem areas carefully before purchase. Use the model-year trend to shortlist candidates, then confirm the exact vehicle condition with service records, recall status, and a VIN history report. Pay extra attention to Transmission / Drivetrain during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
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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Check the Exact Vehicle History Before You Buy
Model-year complaints and recalls reveal patterns. A VIN report confirms whether the exact car has accident history, title brands, mileage issues, or open recalls.