2016 Ford Expedition reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2016 Ford Expedition — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 274
- 150 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ENGINE
- 37 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 3
- see below
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 9 injuries · 11 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#1,954
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-63
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2014-2018
-23
median 298 complaints in 596 records
Top component share
14%
Engine: 37 complaints
What owners report fails — 2016 Ford Expedition
- ENGINE 37
- SERVICE BRAKES 35
- POWER TRAIN 34
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 32
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 17
3 recalls on record for the 2016 Ford Expedition
- NHTSA 25V572000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle,
- NHTSA 22V648000 · 2023 · VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTE Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
- NHTSA 22V150000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake funct
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2016 Ford Expedition units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2016 Ford Expedition reliable?
NHTSA has 274 consumer complaints on record for the 2016 Ford Expedition and 3 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (37 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2016 Ford Expedition units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Expedition?
Owners most often report problems with: engine (37), service brakes (35), power train (34), electrical system (32). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2016 Ford Expedition?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.