The 2018 Ford Expedition's elevated safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 346 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

346

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

17V7750002017-01-12

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 202a, "Head Restraints", number 207, "Seating Systems", and number 210, "Seat Belt Anchorage System."

If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.

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26V3440002026-27-05

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2018 Ford Expedition has accumulated 346 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with power train leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Power Train99

02Engine55

03Suspension22

04Exterior Lighting21

05Engine And Engine Cooling18

346 total across 1 model years (2018–2018)Full data at NHTSA.gov

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Ford Expedition Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2018 Ford Expedition trims

18–20mpg combined

16-17city

21-24hwy

$3,400-$3,750/yr

With 4 configurations tested, the 2018 Ford Expedition ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Expedition 2WD - Automatic (S10)

20mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city24 hwy~$3,400/yr4/10 Average

Expedition 4WD - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

17 city22 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Expedition MAX 2WD - Automatic (S10)

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive

17 city23 hwy~$3,550/yr3/10 Poor

Expedition MAX 4WD - Automatic (S10)

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl Turbo · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive

16 city21 hwy~$3,750/yr3/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the Limited Worth It?

Common questions about the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited

How does the Limited compare to other Ford Expedition trims?

Every Ford Expedition trim targets a different buyer. The 2018 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited?

The Limited shares its core mechanicals with other Ford Expedition trims, so major service intervals are similar. Watch for power train issues, the most commonly reported problem area. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. The 2018 model page has the details.

What are the best years for the Ford Expedition Limited?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Ford Expedition Limited year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Ford Expedition overview compares all years side by side.

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