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The 2018 Ford Expedition is a SUV that came with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine. Even at 8 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2018 Ford Expedition at a glance

Body styleStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines3.5L 6-cyl (turbocharged versions available)
TransmissionsAutomatic (S10)
DriveRear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy16–17 city / 21–24 highway / 18–20 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,350–$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂441–494 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score3–4 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score3–4 out of 10
Curb weight (NHTSA test vehicle)5,755 lb
Gross vehicle weight rating7,260–7,500 lb
Versions tested by EPA4 configurations: Expedition 2WD, Expedition MAX 2WD, Expedition 4WD, Expedition MAX 4WD
Age8 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data; weights from NHTSA crash-test records. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 8 years old, a 2018 Expedition is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: NHTSA's crash-test 2018 Expedition weighed 5,755 lb at curb weight. Scrap value is largely priced by weight, so this is a good starting point. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2018 Expedition. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the power train, typically around 89,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2018 Ford Expedition recalls

NHTSA lists 14 safety recalls covering the 2018 Ford Expedition. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Power TrainJun 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V402000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

StructureJun 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V368000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.

Risk: Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.

Seat BeltsMay 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V344000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. 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.

Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Seat BeltsMay 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V197000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. 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.

Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Service Brakes, HydraulicApr 2025 · NHTSA campaign 25V236000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

EquipmentNov 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V852000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

Risk: 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.

Seat BeltsFeb 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V099000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.

Risk: Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

EquipmentJun 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V420000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles…

Risk: Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

SeatsNov 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V805000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.

Risk: In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury.

Fuel System, GasolineJun 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V392000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI V6 engines. These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of a fire.

Power TrainApr 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V213000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

Risk: Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a

Power TrainApr 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V214000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be…

Risk: If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is no

VisibilityJan 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V058000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The second row window control modules may intermittently stop the movement of the power window. If something, such as a finger, is pinched by the window glass, the stopped window control module may prevent the window from automatically…

Risk: If the window does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is found, it can increase the risk of injury.

SeatsDec 2017 · NHTSA campaign 17V775000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Expedition vehicles. The second row outboard seats may have excessive forward adjustment capability and/or may have an improperly installed bolt that secures the seat back to the seat base. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety…

Risk: If the seat back is not adequately secured, and/or the seat occupant is improperly positioned, there can be an increased risk of injury in a crash.

Common 2018 Expedition problems

Owners have filed 380 complaints about the 2018 Ford Expedition with NHTSA. 8 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 25 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Power Train147
  • Engine100
  • Electrical System32
  • Unknown or Other32
  • Exterior Lighting24
  • Suspension24

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Power Train89,000 mi
  • Engine70,000 mi
  • Electrical System15,000 mi
  • Unknown or Other44,000 mi
  • Exterior Lighting18,000 mi
  • Suspension21,000 mi

2018 Ford Expedition crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Ford Expedition, by version tested.

VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRollover risk
Suv, 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆20.8%
Suv, 4x4★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19.3%

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP). Ratings from different model years or rating systems aren't directly comparable.

2018 Ford Expedition service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 165 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2018 Ford Expedition. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Electrical System25
  • Power Train23
  • Engine and Engine Cooling22
  • Equipment11
  • Unknown or Other11
  • Equipment Adaptive/Mobility8

Recent bulletins

  • OtherMar 2026 · 25N17

    Advance Notice - Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2025 · TSB 25-2570

    This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related co

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2025 · SSM 54366

    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

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsOct 2025 · TSB 25-2476

    This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2132. Reason for update: update the Part List Description and Labor Times Description Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement a

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2018 Ford Expedition.

Seat BeltsRQ24015 · opened Nov 2024, closed Jul 2025Led to recall 25V197

Seat Belt Retractor Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment

On November 22, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation (PE) PE23021 to investigate complaints of front seat belt retractor pretensioner inadvertent deployment in model year (MY) 2019 Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Some complaints alleged hearing a loud,

Selling a 2018 Expedition: questions

How much is a 2018 Ford Expedition worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2018 Expedition that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2018 Expeditions that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2018 Expedition with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 14 recalls for the 2018 Ford Expedition; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2018 Expedition?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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