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2018 Ford Expedition problems

383 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Expedition. The most reported area is power train (transmission and drive) (39% of them). NHTSA also lists 131 service bulletins and 14 recall campaigns.

Counts are what owners told NHTSA, as filed. NHTSA does not confirm each report, and a complaint is not proof of a cause. Injuries: 25. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 383 complaints that name that area. A complaint can name more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

• Power train (transmission and drive)149 · 39%
• Engine and engine cooling120 · 31%
• Electrical system34 · 9%
• Other or unknown32 · 8%
• Suspension26 · 7%
• Exterior lighting25 · 7%
• Service brakes15 · 4%
• Speed control and throttle15 · 4%

12 smaller areas not shown (72 complaints in total).

Do not compare models by these numbers. NHTSA has no sales count for each model, so a model with more complaints may just have sold more cars. Use them to see which areas owners write about, not to rank cars.

Service bulletins

NHTSA's database lists 131 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2018 Ford Expedition. A bulletin is a repair instruction sent to dealers. It is not a recall and does not mean your car is covered. The 8 newest:

1. TSB 25-2570Received December 1, 2025

   Electrical system

   Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice...

2. SSM 54366Received November 19, 2025

   Electrical system

   Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.

3. TSB 25-2476Received November 4, 2025

   Power train (transmission and drive)

   Reason for update: update the Part List Description and Labor Times Description Some vehicles may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift...

4. 24E13Received June 2, 2025

   On your vehicle, the OBD monitoring system for the catalytic converter may not be operating as intended.

5. SSM 53661Received April 30, 2025

   Some 2018-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 22 inch wheels, may exhibit an increased level of vibrations which can be felt while driving on a smooth road at speeds at or above 75...

6. TSB 25-2132Received April 23, 2025

   Reason for update: update the Part List and Service Procedure Some vehicles may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Harsh engagement Delayed engagement Harsh shift Delayed shift...

7. TSB 25-2023Received February 11, 2025

   Some vehicles may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:.

8. SSM 53305Received January 27, 2025

   Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Expedition. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. The 3 to look at first:

1. 26V402000June 24, 2026

   Power train

   The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

2. 18V213000April 4, 2018

   Power train

   A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

3. 18V214000April 4, 2018

   Power train

   The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

See all 14 recalls for the 2018 Ford Expedition, or check your VIN below to see which are open on your car.

Common repairs in this area (not a diagnosis)

These are repair jobs that sit in the areas owners report most. A complaint may need a diagnosis first: the same symptom can come from many causes, and a serious one such as engine failure is not fixed by a cheap part. They are not a forecast of what your Expedition will need. Ranges are US estimates for all makes.

Start with a diagnosis

• Diagnostic scan (check engine light)$55 to $250

Power train (transmission and drive) 149 complaints · 39%

• Transmission fluid service$140 to $480
• Transmission solenoid replacement$290 to $1,200
• Torque converter replacement$880 to $2,475
• Clutch replacement (manual transmission)$1,000 to $2,050

Engine and engine cooling 120 complaints · 31%

No repair price here: this area usually needs a diagnosis first. A diagnostic scan (check engine light) runs $55 to $250.

Electrical system 34 complaints · 9%

• Battery replacement$150 to $470
• Alternator replacement$360 to $930
• Starter replacement$280 to $740
• Battery cable replacement$100 to $340

Suspension 26 complaints · 7%

• Struts, front pair$490 to $1,250
• Struts / shocks, rear pair$330 to $850
• Control arm replacement (one side)$250 to $800
• Wheel bearing / hub replacement (one wheel)$240 to $750

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2018 Ford Expedition: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2018 Ford Expedition?

Of the 383 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford Expedition, 149 (39%) name power train (transmission and drive), and 120 (31%) name engine and engine cooling. A complaint can list more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%. These are owner reports, not proven causes.

Is the 2018 Ford Expedition reliable?

These numbers cannot say. NHTSA complaints have no sales count to compare against, so a high number on one model does not mean it fails more than another. Use them to see which areas owners write about, then check your own VIN for open recalls.

Do these complaints include crashes or fires?

Owners marked 8 of the 383 complaints as involving a crash and 2 as involving a fire. They also reported 25 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford Expedition. Recall repairs are free at a Ford dealer. Enter your VIN to see which ones are open on your car.

What is a service bulletin?

A service bulletin is a repair instruction a maker sends to its dealers. It is not a recall, and it does not mean your car is covered. NHTSA lists 131 repair bulletins for the 2018 Ford Expedition.

More

• 2021 Expedition problems
• 2020 Expedition problems
• 2019 Expedition problems
• 2017 Expedition problems
• 2016 Expedition problems
• 2018 recalls
• All Ford recalls
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• Check-engine codes

Sources

• NHTSA complaint and technical service bulletin files, checked October 29, 2026
• NHTSA recalls

Complaint, bulletin and recall counts come from NHTSA as filed. Repair prices are estimates from our own ranges. Not a repair shop, estimates only.