2022 Ford Expedition Problems and Recalls (111 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2022 Ford Expedition is Automatic braking / collision warning (13% of 111 owner reports). There are 12 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Automatic braking / collision warning — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-09-07 111 complaints · 12 recalls
What problems show up on the 2022 Ford Expedition?
14 of 111 filings named Automatic braking / collision warning (13% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Transmission / driveline (13 reports).
There are 12 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Electrical, Brakes, Rear camera / backup safety, Fuel system, Glass / wipers / cameras, Seat belts, and Body / frame. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2021 has 230 reports on file; this year has 111. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
System named most often: Automatic braking / collision warning 14 complaints · 12.6% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
- Crashes 4
- Fires 0
- Injuries 10
- Deaths 0
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record Read our complete data methodology →
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) | 14 | 12.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 13 | 11.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 11 | 9.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Body / frame (STRUCTURE) | 10 | 9.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 8 | 7.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 7 | 6.3% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 7 | 6.3% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Engine (ENGINE) | 4 | 3.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION) | 3 | 2.7% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 59 | 53.2% | 2 crashes · 0 fires |
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-09-07 Open source record
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 23V420000 was reported 295 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 24V852000 was reported 813 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V132000 was reported 811 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V314000 was reported 960 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V315000 was reported 498 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V455000 was reported 712 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V729000 was reported 1,158 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V104000 was reported 1,168 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V204000 was reported 1,316 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V344000 was reported 1,330 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 26V368000 was reported 869 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 13 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V193000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V420000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V852000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V132000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V314000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V315000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V455000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V729000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V104000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V204000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V344000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 26V368000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE24019 |
Safety Recalls (12)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Electrical, Brakes, Rear camera / backup safety, Fuel system, Glass / wipers / cameras, Seat belts, and Body / frame.
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Recall campaign 22V193000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.
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Recall campaign 23V420000
Safety recall 23V420000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
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Recall campaign 24V852000
Safety recall 24V852000
- Report date
- Component:
- Unclassified NHTSA leftover
- Consequence:
- Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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Recall campaign 25V132000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
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Recall campaign 25V314000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
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Recall campaign 25V315000
Rear camera / backup safety
- Report date
- Component:
- Rear camera / backup safety (BACK OVER PREVENTION)
- Consequence:
- A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
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Recall campaign 25V455000
Fuel system
- Report date
- Component:
- Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
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Recall campaign 25V729000
Glass / wipers / cameras
- Report date
- Component:
- Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
- Consequence:
- A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
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Recall campaign 26V104000
Electrical
- Report date
- Component:
- Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
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Recall campaign 26V204000
Glass / wipers / cameras
- Report date
- Component:
- Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY)
- Consequence:
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
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Recall campaign 26V344000
Seat belts
- Report date
- Component:
- Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
- Consequence:
- Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
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Recall campaign 26V368000
Body / frame
- Report date
- Component:
- Body / frame (STRUCTURE)
- Consequence:
- Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-09-07
Showing 9 of 111 complaints · page 1 of 5
CrashFireInjuryDeath
1. There was front suspension failure where the lower ball joint has separated, causing the steering knuckle and wheel assembly to detach and collapse while driving- yes it is available to inspect if done tomorrow 2. Driver could not control car, passengers and other cars on road in immediate danger. Car was swerving with loss of control 3 Independent service center looked-this should have not have happened. 4 No happened yesterday was going to bring to dealer after Ind looked at it 5. No warning
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the HVAC air vent assemblies in my 2022 Ford Expedition. I have now had TWO separate vent directional-control/deflector handles break during normal use. The plastic attachment points are extremely thin and fragile and appear inadequate for a component specifically designed to be routinely adjusted. This does not appear to be an isolated incident. Broken HVAC vent controls/deflectors have been reported MULTIPLE times by Ford owners across various online Ford forums and owner discussions. The number of similar consumer reports raises concern that this may be a recurring design or material defect rather than normal wear or accidental damage. When the control breaks, the vent can no longer be properly aimed. This creates a potential visibility issue because HVAC airflow is necessary to clear condensation and fog from the windshield and front side windows. In hot humid climate, windows can fog rapidly. Losing the ability to properly direct airflow can delay clearing the glass and reduce driver visibility. The defect also prevents proper A/C airflow from being directed toward the driver. Florida vehicles can reach extremely high interior temperatures when parked. Reduced ability to direct cold air toward the driver can contribute to excessive heat exposure, discomfort, fatigue, dehydration, and potentially heat-related illness, which may impair safe vehicle operation. Having two separate vent controls fail under normal use, combined with numerous similar reports from other Ford owners, suggests a possible systemic durability defect. I am requesting that NHTSA review complaints involving 2022 Ford Expeditions and other Ford vehicles using the same vent assemblies to determine whether an investigation or corrective action is warranted.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the transmission was sticking. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle received a software update; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Unknown
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The ipma module which controls the lane keep assist has stopped working permanently. The dealership has quoted the cost to replace the ipma at over $1,000. The warning light stating that the front camera module and lane keep assist are unavailable appears each time the vehicle is started up.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
ABS break lights and Service Advanced Trac lights flashing and beeping. Eventually Break fluid low lights came on and car would not break when driving . Leaked break fluid on driveway. Car was unable to be driven, no breaks .all happened very quickly and without any reason .i had it towed to a break mechanic and he said it was the ABS modular break line that was broken and there was no more break fluid and it had leaked out . He suggested I send it to the dealership. It sounds like the exact same issue as the recall # 25S47 on campaign 25V314 but my vin number does not fall under they but shows it is the same Kentucky plant and year so I do believe it is the same issue
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), 26V204000 (Visibility), and 26V368000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
While driving on the highway, my 2022 Ford Expedition suddenly lost acceleration. The gas pedal stopped responding completely and the vehicle gradually lost power until it shut off. It had to be towed and the battery was fully drained afterward. It was later diagnosed as a fuel pump failure. This was a sudden loss of propulsion in traffic and created a serious safety concern. Police pulled over and were able to get me towed to the nearest safe stop as my car stopped on a bridge with no shoulder.
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The collision avoidance system repeatedly faults and becomes unusable. Also, the 2nd row bench seat belt locks without warning. This posses a great risk in a crash.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2022 Ford Expedition?
Owners named Automatic braking / collision warning most often — 14 of 111 reports (13%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2022 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA lists 12 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Electrical, Brakes, Rear camera / backup safety, Fuel system, Glass / wipers / cameras, Seat belts, and Body / frame. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2022 Ford Expedition?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Ask whether the warning lights stay off and whether related recalls were done. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.