NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 216 owner complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition.
3Safety recalls
216Owner complaints
8Complaints citing a crash
8Complaints citing a fire
Data: NHTSA recall and complaint filesUpdated Sep 27, 2026
Recalled components: backover prevention and rearview camera, visibility, and brakes. Most-reported area: brakes (48 complaints, 22%; median mileage when it happened: 60,000). Includes the longer Expedition EL (2016 and 2017) and Expedition Max (from 2018).
3 safety recalls for the 2016 Ford Expedition
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA's own wording. Open a recall for the fix and the full notice.
The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles.
The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Risk: Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles.
5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix and full notice
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.
NHTSA listing: EXPEDITION. Components: Brakes: foundation components, master cylinder; Brakes: power assist. Ford campaign 22S11.
Questions about any of these recalls: call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
The areas named in the 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Expedition. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
Brakes48 · 22%
Most named: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/module (4); foundation components, master cylinder (4) · Median 60,000 miles at failure (35 reports)
Engine37 · 17%
Median 58,000 miles at failure (24 reports)
Powertrain36 · 17%
Median 74,000 miles at failure (25 reports)
Electrical system33 · 15%
Speed control20 · 9%
Most named: throttle (4) · Median 53,600 miles at failure (18 reports)
Backover prevention and rearview camera19 · 9%
Fuel and propulsion system16 · 7%
Unknown or other17 · 8%
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Ford Expedition recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2016 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2021 Expedition drew the most (85) and the 2016 drew 37.
Owner complaints
2016: 216 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Owner complaints by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Complaints
2016
216
2017
357
2018
375
2019
503
2020
414
2021
232
2022
113
2023
64
2024
76
2025
34
2026
9
Safety recalls
2016: 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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Safety recalls by model year, Ford Expedition
Model year
Recalls
2016
3
2017
4
2018
14
2019
11
2020
18
2021
12
2022
12
2023
8
2024
7
2025
5
2026
1
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
Tested version
Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover
Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x2
Rollover risk 21.2%
Ford Expedition EL EXTENDED SUV 4x4
Rollover risk 19.8%
Ford Expedition SUV 4x2
Rollover risk 21.2%
Ford Expedition SUV 4x4
Rollover risk 19.8%
Questions
What are the most common 2016 Expedition problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: brakes (48), engine (37), powertrain (36). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2016 Ford Expedition safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2016 Ford Expedition earns 5 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Expedition has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Ford dealers.
Sources and method
NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
NHTSA model names covered: EXPEDITION.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.