Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 418 complaints for the 2019 Ford Expedition, a elevated safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

Recalls

418

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

25V8860002025-18-12

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.

View at NHTSA

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.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 418 issues reported over 1 model years, power train problems are the most common for the 2019 Ford Expedition. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Power Train131

02Engine61

03Seat Belts44

04Engine And Engine Cooling21

05Power Train,engine20

418 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Ford Expedition Fuel Economy

18–20mpg combined

16-17city

21-24hwy

$3,400-$3,750/yr

The 2019 Ford Expedition delivers 18 to 20 MPG combined across 4 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

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)

Where to Find 2019 Ford Expedition

39States

36%in top 3

Texas has the most inventory at 23%, with options spread across 39 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

TXTexas

2,06723%

FLFlorida

7478%

GAGeorgia

4545%

TNTennessee

3364%

NCNorth Carolina

3224%

CACalifornia

3224%

MIMichigan

3154%

OKOklahoma

2783%

PAPennsylvania

2713%

MOMissouri

2493%

COColorado

2343%

AZArizona

2263%

ILIllinois

2152%

DCWashington DC

2012%

MN178

DE171

AR164

AL160

OH147

UT145

MD135

WA118

IN112

OR102

ID90

NE84

WI80

NY80

LA77

MS76

IA70

NH70

NJ68

KY67

NV63

MA58

VA51

KS48

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2019.

Buying a 2019 Ford Expedition?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2019 Ford Expedition a good car to buy?

The 2019 Ford Expedition has 2 recalls on record. There are 2 recalls on record, so check that they've been completed before buying. The most commonly reported issue area is power train, which is worth inspecting during a test drive. Review the safety data and pricing breakdown above.

Are there recalls on the 2019 Ford Expedition?

There are 2 documented recalls for the 2019 Ford Expedition. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2019 Ford Expedition?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 20 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $292 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2019 Ford Expedition?

POWER TRAIN is the number-one complaint area for the 2019 Ford Expedition, based on 418 NHTSA filings. During a test drive, pay extra attention to this system. See the known issues section for the full breakdown.