Ford Expedition
Full-size SUV · 2015–2026
Which year to buy
From our video research. NHTSA counts checked 2026-09-28. Tap a year for the details.
- Best buys: 2022-2024, with 2023 the pick (fewest owner complaints); get proof the brake-line recall and, on a 2024, the engine oil-plug recall were done
- Avoid: 2019 and 2020 (most complaints: 10-speed transmission, 2019 seat belt pretensioners; 2020 has the most recalls)
- Newest design: a 2026 over a 2025 (2025 has airbag and brake booster recalls); test drive either above 70 mph, owners of both report a highway-speed shake
Trim-by-trim features for the Expedition aren't in our data yet; they're added brand by brand. Below: crash ratings, recalls, complaints and EPA fuel economy for every year.
Generations and measurements
Expedition · 2018–2024
Fourth generation (U553)
Aluminum body, 3.5L EcoBoost V6; 2022 refresh with a 12-inch SYNC 4 screen
Expedition MAX · 2018–2024
Fourth generation (U553)
Aluminum body, 3.5L EcoBoost V6; 2022 refresh with a 12-inch SYNC 4 screen
Expedition · 2025–2026
Fifth generation
Redesigned body and interior
Expedition MAX · 2025–2026
Fifth generation
Redesigned body and interior
Apple lists CarPlay for: Expedition 2017–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2026 | FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A RWD | 5 | No | No | 2 | 10 |
| 2026 | FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 | FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV N/A RWD | 5 | No | No | 1 | 3 |
| 2025 | FORD EXPEDITION SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 36 |
| 2025 | FORD EXPEDITION SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 6 | 36 |
| 2025 | FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 11 |
| 2025 | FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 2 | 11 |
| 2024 | Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 7 | 76 |
| 2024 | Ford Expedition SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 7 | 76 |
| 2024 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 | Ford Expedition EL SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 5 |
| 2023 | Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 8 | 65 |
| 2023 | Ford Expedition SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 8 | 65 |
| 2023 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Ford Expedition EL SUV RWD | 5 | Standard & Optional | Standard | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 | Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 12 | 113 |
| 2022 | Ford Expedition SUV 2WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 12 | 113 |
| 2022 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 8 |
| 2022 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 2WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 8 |
| 2021 | Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 235 |
| 2021 | Ford Expedition SUV 2WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 235 |
| 2021 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 12 | 235 |
| 2021 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 2WD | 5 | Optional | Standard | 12 | 235 |
| 2020 | Ford Expedition SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 419 |
| 2020 | Ford Expedition SUV 2WD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 419 |
| 2020 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 40 |
| 2020 | Ford Expedition EL SUV 2WD | 5 | Standard | Optional | 1 | 40 |
| 2019 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 504 |
| 2019 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 504 |
| 2019 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 504 |
| 2019 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 11 | 504 |
| 2018 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 375 |
| 2018 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 12 | 375 |
| 2018 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 307 |
| 2018 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 5 | Optional | Optional | 6 | 307 |
| 2017 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5 | No | No | 4 | 357 |
| 2017 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5 | No | No | 4 | 357 |
| 2017 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 5 | No | No | 2 | 272 |
| 2017 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 5 | No | No | 2 | 272 |
| 2016 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5 | No | No | 3 | 217 |
| 2016 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5 | No | No | 3 | 217 |
| 2016 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 5 | No | No | 2 | 181 |
| 2016 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 5 | No | No | 2 | 181 |
| 2015 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x2 | 5 | No | No | 3 | 164 |
| 2015 | Ford Expedition SUV 4x4 | 5 | No | No | 3 | 164 |
| 2015 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4 | 5 | No | No | 1 | 143 |
| 2015 | Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2 | 5 | No | No | 1 | 143 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2026 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2025 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2025 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2024 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2024 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2024 | Expedition Timberline AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2023 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
19 |
| 2023 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
18 |
| 2023 | Expedition Timberline AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
17 |
| 2022 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
19 |
| 2022 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI |
18 |
| 2022 | Expedition Timberline AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo, SIDI; Stop-Start |
17 |
| 2021 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | Expedition MAX 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2021 | Expedition MAX 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2020 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2020 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2020 | Expedition MAX 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2020 | Expedition MAX 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2019 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2019 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2019 | Expedition MAX 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2019 | Expedition MAX 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2018 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 20 |
| 2018 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | Expedition MAX 2WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 19 |
| 2018 | Expedition MAX 4WD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.