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2021 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
Trims and features
Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2021 Expedition trims
| King Ranch | Limited | Platinum | XL | XLT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 7 | 8 | — | 5 | 8 |
| Rows of seats | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Wheels | 22 in | 20 in | 22 in | 18 in | 18 in |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | — | Optional |
| Pedestrian emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane departure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlights | LED | LED | LED | LED | LED |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Ford reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Ford aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 9 | — | — |
| 2025 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 34 | Standard | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 17–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 7 | 76 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 4WD, RWD | 17–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 8 | 64 | Some versions | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp | 4WD, RWD | 17–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 12 | 113 | Standard | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 12 | 232 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 5 of 5 | 18 | 414 | Standard | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | 5 of 5 | 11 | 501 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 310 hp | 4WD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | 5 of 5 | 14 | 375 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 6 | 629 | No | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 5 | 398 | No | No |
| 2015 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 370 hp | 4WD, RWD | 16–18 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 307 | No | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
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).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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 |
| 2017 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2017 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2017 | Expedition EL 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2017 | Expedition EL 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2016 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2016 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2016 | Expedition EL 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2016 | Expedition EL 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
| 2015 | Expedition 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 18 |
| 2015 | Expedition 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2015 | Expedition EL 2WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 17 |
| 2015 | Expedition EL 4WD | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo | 16 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.