2021 Ford EXPEDITION problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
231 owner complaints analyzed
12 distinct recall campaigns
43,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2021 model year. Data snapshot: . 41 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 108 of 231 complaints (46.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 98 | 42.4% |
| Engine operation | 20 | 8.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 17 | 7.4% |
| Braking behavior | 15 | 6.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 10 | 4.3% |
| Steering behavior | 3 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 108 |
| Engine | 54 |
| Unknown Or Other | 28 |
| Electrical System | 22 |
| Visibility | 11 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 9 |
Power Train: 108; Engine: 54; Unknown Or Other: 28; Electrical System: 22; Visibility: 11; Fuel/Propulsion System: 10; Vehicle Speed Control: 9; Visibility/Wiper: 9
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 16 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 9 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 9 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 16; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 9; 75,000 to 99,999: 9; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 190 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 40 |
| 2025 | 54 |
| 2026 | 52 |
2021: 4; 2022: 48; 2023: 33; 2024: 40; 2025: 54; 2026: 52
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 98 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 20 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 17 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11429951 · 2021-08-21 (August 21, 2021)
While accelerating on a busy tollway, the automatic transmission got stuck in 6th gear. The car then began to slow down, and the gear display went blank. This put my safety and the safety of others at risk, as it happened in the left lane of a busy, high-speed tollway. The local dealership refused to help--even though the car is within warranty--as they did not believe the issue was replicable. However, the car had a similar problem on a lower-speed roadway just a few weeks prior. In both incidents, the transmission became stuck in one gear, th…
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Owner report 11465053 · 2022-05-17 (May 17, 2022)
The vehicle transmission has failed, potentially do to towing (the vehicle is supposed to be towable) I bought the vehicle to be able to tow behind our RV. We took a trip last July from Thousand Oaks, CA up through 5 national parks all of the way to Glacier National Park in Montana. The vehicle appeared to tow normally, i never had a problem getting the vehicle to indicate the Tow Mode was active. In January of this year (almost 6 months after the trip), my transmission made a clunking sound, and started to perform poorly. We called the de…
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Owner report 11525022 · 2023-06-02 (June 2, 2023)
10-Speed transmission frequently shifts hard, and sometimes misses a shift entirely resulting in no power for a few seconds while the transmission tries to "find" the right gear. This has occurred in busy intersections which obviously presents a major safety risk. Awkward shifting started about 2 months ago, complete loss of power has occurred 3 times in that time period. Vehicle is currently sitting in a Ford dealership service department awaiting diagnoses and repair since 5/29/23.
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Owner report 11529705 · 2023-06-30 (June 30, 2023)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle began to shake forcefully. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated before the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to park on the side of the roadway, restart the vehicle, and continued driving. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact continued to experience the failure within 24 hours. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagno…
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Owner report 11441613 · 2021-11-24 (November 24, 2021)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the soy-based electrical wires had been damaged by rodents. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they would cover the cost of the repair. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 3,100.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11441613 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11465427 · 2022-05-20 (May 20, 2022)
Vehicle is making Clicking sound when steering. Also there was an electrical sparking sound in steering wheel that was found and fixed.
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Owner report 11469005 · 2022-06-13 (June 13, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while shifting out of park(P) or reverse(R) there was a popping sound heard while the brake pedal was being depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where an unknown part was replaced in the transmission. The contact stated that the failure persisted and the vehicle would hesitate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the failure was unable to …
Owner-reported narrative. 13,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11469005 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11471953 · 2022-07-01 (July 1, 2022)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the parking brake limited-service message was displayed. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a sudden reduction of speed and would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100.
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11471953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11672807 · 2025-07-11 (July 11, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact's wife had attempted to start the vehicle several times. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the engine seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with fuel pump failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. T…
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11672807 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11673414 · 2025-07-14 (July 14, 2025)
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon attempting to accelerate from a stop, the vehicle started to shake abnormally, and lost motive power. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the contact immediately attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the fuel pump was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.…
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11673414 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11478298 · 2022-08-09 (August 9, 2022)
We have a 2021 Platinum Expedition that we purchased new in January of 2022. Our vehicle has had electrical/computer issues from the time of purchase. The lane keep assist did not work until the vehicle was updated or reset. The windshield wiper sensor has been replaced twice but continues to not alert me when the fluid is getting low. I am alerted of low fluid the second I am completely out of windshield washer fluid. The tpms has been a problem from time of purchase. My tire pressure display is accurate but cannot alert me when the tire press…
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