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Ford Expedition 2016 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2016 Ford Expedition: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

217Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
3Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
23Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Brakes52 complaints

52 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V150000.

Engine40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train37 complaints

37 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System33 complaints

33 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems22 complaints

22 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V572000.

Unknown Or Other18 complaints

18 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility12 complaints

12 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V648000.

Air Bags5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Trailer Hitches and Towing1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

22V150000Reported March 11, 2022 - 195,864 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 195,864 vehicles across all affected models.

22V648000Reported August 26, 2022 - 198,482 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 198,482 vehicles across all affected models.

25V572000Reported September 3, 2025 - 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on September 3, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,456,417 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20151
20166
20177
201823
201923
202027
202120
202222
202328
202416
202523
202621
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.