2023 FORD EXPEDITION Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Expedition. This model year has 54 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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Worst 2023 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Transmission / Drivetrain
Uncategorized Issues
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Ford Expedition. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 9 | — | 1 | — | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 3 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 6 | — | 2 | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Showing 54 most recent complaints
HOOD COWLING COMING BREAKING SEAL CAUSING BATTERY JUNCTION BOX TO GET WATER IN AND SHORT-OUT JUCTION BOX AND NOT ALLOWING THE CAR NOT TO START.
The Panoramic Sunroof spontaneous combusted traveling 75 mph on the interstate. No debris, other vehicles, or overpasses in sight. The explosion and raining glass poses a safety concern. The vehicle is currently in the shop being inspected by the manufacturer, repair shop, ins…
Moonroof glass shattered while driving on interstate
The instrument panel went black while driving. Unable to see MPH, Gas, Gauges, or safety alerts, warning lamps, etc. The dealership confirmed there is no recall. This is a safety issue and should not be at the expense of the consumer.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon opening the front driver's side door, the contact became aware that the door hinges were fractured. The failure also occurred on the lower part of the front passenger's side door. The dealer was contacted, and …
Vehicle: 2023 Ford Expedition XLT Max Component: Service Brakes / Hydraulic / Brake Pedal Description of the Problem: The vehicle experiences intermittent brake slippage that occurs randomly approximately 2–3 times per month. The issue happens while decelerating between 10–20 mp…
The vehicle experienced a failure of multiple driver assistance and safety systems, with warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster. The affected systems include Adaptive Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Warning, Forward Collision Warning, L…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front driver’s and passenger’s side electric mirrors could not be adjusted from the front driver’s door main switch. Additionally, the windows failed to roll up and to roll down whil…
The contact owned a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while his wife was occupying the vehicle at the residence and attempting to park in the drive postion, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into the garage wall, causing damage to the garage wall, refr…
While pulling out of a parking lot onto a 4 lane undivided city street, the vehicle flashed a warning light on the dash saying “Trailer Brakes Engaged” and the vehicle came to an abrupt stop in the lanes of active traffic narrowly avoiding a collision. As if the parking brake had…
The seatbelt strap malfunctioned ( locked) and and I was unable to loosen the straps .. resulting in having to cut the strap to get my child out
See attached document for complaint.
While driving at varying speeds the service brake warning light would come on and the vehicle would shudder while decelerating before coming to a full stop as the brakes were engaged resulting in a longer distance required for breaking. After initial occurrence the vehicle was in…
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, or while the vehicle was being driven, the front driver’s side buttons on the door failed to operate as designed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the deale…
It made a loud boom I stopped thought it was a tire when I got out of the car flames started to come out of the driver side wheel well
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds with the Adaptative Cruise Control activated, the vehicle failed to decelerate automatically upon approaching another vehicle, requiring the contact to depress the brake pedal. The P…
I have taken my vehicle Ford Country in Henderson NV for this recall. I took my expedition in on June 6. As of today there has been zero work done on this recall. I am repeatedly told that there is nothing that can be done until Ford releases the permanent fix. I have a rental an…
My "restraints indicator lamp warning" is going off occasionally. Ford just contacted me to tell me that my airbag will not deploy if needed.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the sunroof. The contact stated that a dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was t…
I was driving down road about to get on [xxx] in Tucson,Az when we heard a loud boom inside my car. We pulled over to see what happen. My moon room had exploded for no reason and nothing hitting it. You could clearly see the force came from inside vs outside due to an object. As…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2023 Ford Expedition.
Recalls for 2023 Ford Expedition
7 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2023 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.
2023 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2023 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2023 Ford Expedition has 54 NHTSA owner complaints, 5 crash-related, and 7 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Electrical Faults (15 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford Expedition?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (15 complaints). #2: Transmission / Drivetrain (10 complaints). #3: Uncategorized Issues (9 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2023 Ford Expedition?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2023 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2023 Ford Expedition has 5 crash-related complaints and 3 fire reports out of 54 total NHTSA complaints. 4 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2023 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
Yes — 7 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2023 Ford Expedition. The largest issue: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2023 Ford Expedition has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Electrical Faults 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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