2025 FORD EXPEDITION Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2025 Ford Expedition. This model year has 19 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB.
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Worst 2025 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB
Uncategorized Issues
Brake System
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2025 Ford Expedition. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Lane Departure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Showing 19 most recent complaints
The moon roof shattered. No debris on road and I was on an exit ramp with no cars headed toward me.
My vehicle continues to experience "unintended left turn signal activation" after making a right hand turn and the left turn signal activates spontaneously. Ford documented in writing that they considered this "a great safety risk". They recently indicated a fix was available, bu…
When using the turn signal, the blind-spot camera view is blocked by an on-screen steering wheel control popup, which cannot be minimized and only disappears after an extended amount of time. This popup automatically appears after a door has been opened as well as if/when the con…
The vehicle is experiencing "unintended left turn signal activation". When a right hand turn signal is activated, and the steering wheel is corrected after completing the turn, the left turn signal activates spontaneously. This miscommunicates intent to other drivers, causes dang…
I began to brake because there was a parked car at the stop sign i was approaching. My vehicle was not stopping even though the brake pedal was pressed all the way down to the floor. 2025 Ford Expedition crashed into a parked car is a malfunctioning Electronic Brake Booster (EB…
While driving down the road, the sunroof spontaneously exploded. The loud bang (sounded like a gun shot) and tiny pieces of glass, that luckily were caught in the sunshade, could have been disastrous for my wife and our three small children that were in the car. The glass is bo…
In June 2025, I bought a new 2025 Ford Expedition King Ranch. While washing my SUV by hand, I discovered a manufacturing defect on the roof—Ford Manufacturing had left exposed welding and rivets. The issue is quite noticeable, with depressions around the rivets and welds so deep …
While driving at 35mph, downhill with no traffic in front, behind, or oncoming, the dash flashed red and immediately the brakes were instantly applied harshly causing occupants to lunge forward into seat belt restraint. Vehicle deceleration almost to a stop. Brakes then release…
Since new the vehicle has had a vibration/shake while driving at all speeds. Initially the issue was only at highway speed but is still present after dealer 'fix'. New car spent 3 days at dealer with 1,000 miles on the odometer. At the time shake was so bad over 65mph it felt uns…
I have a new 2025 Ford Expedition Max Platinum. I paid for the 8 year Blue Cruise option. The Blue Cruise function has never worked properly even after allowing Ford to service the vehicle on 2 separate occasions - once for almost 2 weeks. When adaptive cruise + lane positioni…
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the steering wheel failed to steer in the intended direction. The contact stated that the blue cruise hands-free system was activated during the failure. In addition, the vehicle was shaking an…
The contact rented a 2025 Ford Expedition Max. The contact stated that while stopped at a gas station, the front driver's side door was opened and was cut by the edge of the door. The bottom of the door was at a 90-degree angle, and the edge of the door was sharp. The contact sus…
Long hair(wife and daughter) gets stuck and pulled out by the platinum badging in the seat back.
While driving the vehicle the screen starting flashing several braking warnings before I tried stopping. Once I tried to stop, the brakes didn’t not work. I was pushing the pedal all the way to the floor but no stopping. I have this on video as my wife started to record the flash…
Hair gets stuck in the platinum emblem on the seat
The seats have metal emblems on them that pull your hair. It is not safe to be driving and have something pull your hair. It hurts!
2025 Expedition Safety Recalls* Transit custom passenger airbag replacement Recall incomplete Connecting rod inspection Recall incomplete 3.5L engine cup plug inspection Recall incomplete As no RECALLS are or have been reported for this vehicle, this REPORT IS an initial re…
Front seats have metal "Platinum" badges at about shoulder level. Badges have gap between badge and seat surface. Longer hair (below neck/ shoulder length or longer or hair in pony tail) gets trapped between badge and seat. This condition causes hair to be pulled and/or cut off. …
[XXX], I bought a new Ford Expedition Max Platinum. Four days after I bought the Ford Expedition Max, I experienced brake failure and all warning lights going off on the Ford. I was unable to brake correctly and almost causing a wreck on [XXX] in Charlottesville, VA. I called the…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2025 Ford Expedition.
Recalls for 2025 Ford Expedition
5 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2025 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.
2025 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2025 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2025 Ford Expedition has 19 NHTSA owner complaints, 2 crash-related, and 5 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (5 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford Expedition?▾
#1: Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB (5 complaints). #2: Uncategorized Issues (4 complaints). #3: Brake System (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2025 Ford Expedition?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2025 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2025 Ford Expedition has 2 crash-related complaints and 0 fire reports out of 19 total NHTSA complaints. 2 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2025 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
Yes — 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2025 Ford Expedition. The largest issue: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2025 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2025 Ford Expedition has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Forward Collision Avoidance: AEB 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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