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2019 Ford Expedition problems

524 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Expedition. The most reported area is power train (transmission and drive) (43% of them). NHTSA also lists 120 service bulletins and 11 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: 42. Deaths: 0.

Complaints by area

Each bar is the share of this model year's 524 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)224 · 43%
• Engine and engine cooling135 · 26%
• Seat belts111 · 21%
• Other or unknown47 · 9%
• Air bags25 · 5%
• Electrical system17 · 3%
• Body and structure16 · 3%
• Speed control and throttle14 · 3%

13 smaller areas not shown (74 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 120 repair bulletins from Ford for the 2019 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 11 recall campaigns for the 2019 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. 20V263000May 9, 2020

   Power train

   The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

3. 26V344000May 28, 2026

   Seat belts

   The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

See all 11 recalls for the 2019 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) 224 complaints · 43%

• 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 135 complaints · 26%

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

Seat belts 111 complaints · 21%

• Seat belt pretensioner / buckle replacement$240 to $770

Air bags 25 complaints · 5%

• Airbag clockspring replacement$230 to $670
• Airbag / occupant sensor replacement$220 to $750

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2019 Ford Expedition: questions

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Ford Expedition?

Of the 524 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Ford Expedition, 224 (43%) name power train (transmission and drive), and 135 (26%) 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 2019 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 524 complaints as involving a crash and 3 as involving a fire. They also reported 42 injuries and 0 deaths. NHTSA records these as the owner reports them and does not confirm each one.

How many recalls does the 2019 Ford Expedition have?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the 2019 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 120 repair bulletins for the 2019 Ford Expedition.

More

• 2021 Expedition problems
• 2020 Expedition problems
• 2018 Expedition problems
• 2017 Expedition problems
• 2016 Expedition problems
• 2019 recalls
• All Ford recalls
• Ford problems by model
• 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.