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Ford Expedition by year
The Expedition is a SUV sold from 1997–2020 with engines including 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 97 recalls and 8,829 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–15 | 7 | 853 |
| 1998 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–15 | 5 | 836 |
| 1999 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 12–14 | 5 | 946 |
| 2000 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–15 | 7 | 890 |
| 2001 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–16 | 6 | 578 |
| 2002 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–16 | 2 | 340 |
| 2003 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 1 | 615 |
| 2004 Expedition | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–15 | 0 | 297 |
| 2005 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 0 | 315 |
| 2006 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 2 | 299 |
| 2007 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 15 | 2 | 215 |
| 2008 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14 | 3 | 146 |
| 2009 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 16 | 1 | 28 |
| 2010 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 14–16 | 0 | 58 |
| 2011 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 13–16 | 0 | 71 |
| 2012 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 3 | 118 |
| 2013 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 0 | 92 |
| 2014 Expedition | 5.4L 8-cyl | 15–16 | 0 | 72 |
| 2015 Expedition | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 3 | 164 |
| 2016 Expedition | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 3 | 217 |
| 2017 Expedition | 3.5L 6-cyl | 16–18 | 4 | 357 |
| 2018 Expedition | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 14 | 380 |
| 2019 Expedition | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–20 | 11 | 517 |
| 2020 Expedition | 3.5L 6-cyl | 18–19 | 18 | 425 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Ford Expedition problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your Expedition, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Ford Expedition: questions
How much is a junk Ford Expedition worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete Expeditions with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Ford Expeditions that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1997–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Ford Expedition year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 1999 Expedition (946). Across all years, the most-reported components were electrical system, power train and engine.
Which Ford Expedition year has the most recalls?
The 2020 Expedition has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 18. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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