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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Expedition 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Ford Expedition: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

242Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
12Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
1Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
15Complaints 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.

Power Train113 complaints

113 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V402000.

Engine61 complaints

61 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 22V346000.

Unknown Or Other31 complaints

31 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility23 complaints

23 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 22V250000, 25V729000, 26V204000.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V368000.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems8 complaints

8 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 25V048000, 25V442000.

Brakes6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V344000.

Air Bags3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 21V805000.

Steering2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages1 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.

21V805000Reported October 15, 2021 - 777 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 777 vehicles across all affected models.

22V250000Reported April 14, 2022 - 652,996 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 652,996 vehicles across all affected models.

22V346000Reported May 17, 2022 - 66,221 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 66,221 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Park Outside Advisory
23V420000Reported June 9, 2023 - 691,133 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 691,133 vehicles across all affected models.

24V852000Reported November 8, 2024 - 27,678 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 8, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 27,678 vehicles across all affected models.

25V048000Reported January 31, 2025 - 91,580 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on January 31, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 91,580 vehicles across all affected models.

25V442000Reported June 27, 2025 - 200,237 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 200,237 vehicles across all affected models.

25V729000Reported October 24, 2025 - 174,853 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 174,853 vehicles across all affected models.

26V204000Reported March 31, 2026 - 422,613 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 422,613 vehicles across all affected models.

26V344000Reported May 27, 2026 - 419,967 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 419,967 vehicles across all affected models.

26V368000Reported June 9, 2026 - 548,463 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 548,463 vehicles across all affected models.

26V402000Reported June 24, 2026 - 741,195 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 741,195 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

AQ26001Opened June 9, 2026 - Open

NU Car rental of vehicles with open recalls. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

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

20214
202248
202333
202440
202554
202663
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.