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2018 Ford Expedition EL Suspension Problems

Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ford Expedition EL has 23 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ford Expedition EL

Powertrain
107
Engine
78
Suspension
23
Other
19
Lights
17
Electrical
15
Visibility
8
Wheels
8
Speed Control
7
Structure
7
Seat Belts
4
Airbags
4
Brakes
4
Steering
3

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Suspension Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 12, 2025SUSPENSION,ENGINEWith only 53500 miles the gears stopped working. The gear shift pulls and hesitates when changing g...
Sep 19, 2024SUSPENSIONFront struts faulty. Drivers side blew and all the fluid leaked out and the passenger side was leaki...
Jun 8, 2024SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that on several occasions when the vehic...
Mar 7, 2023SUSPENSIONAll 4 struts failed at approximately 46,000 miles. It is available for inspection upon request but ...
Nov 17, 2022SUSPENSIONThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle starte...
Oct 11, 2022SUSPENSIONAt approximately 30,000 the vehicle's suspension failed, leading to a very rough ride like a boat hi...
May 11, 2022SUSPENSIONLeft front strut leaked and back two struts provide very minimal dampening, which combined created a...
Jan 11, 2022SUSPENSIONAll four shocks leaking at 29000 miles. Replaced under warranty. Now at 35000 rear shocks starting t...
Dec 6, 2021SUSPENSIONLeft front Strut was leaking at 7000, was replaced by ford. 12/6/2, the SUV has 27,800 miles and the...
Oct 15, 2021SUSPENSIONVehicle has less that 40,000 miles on it. It has become almost uncontrollable if you hit any rough s...
Oct 15, 2021SUSPENSIONWhen I drove a little bit uneven highway overpass about 50mph with family, three teenagers and my wi...
Sep 28, 2021SUSPENSIONWe have put roughly 20,000 miles on this vehicle and were putting new tires on, when the technician ...
Mar 31, 2021SUSPENSIONTOLD NEEDED TO REPLACE REAR STRUTS WHEN TOOK INTO SERVICE AT 46,690 MILES. NEVER HAD TO DO THIS BEFO...
Oct 1, 2020SUSPENSIONWITH 39,402 MILES AT ALMOST EXACTLY 2 YEARS OLD,, THE RIGHT REAR STRUT HAS LEAKED ALL FLUID. NO ACCI...
Aug 12, 2020SUSPENSIONI TOOK MY 2018 EXPEDITION (WITH 40K MILES ON IT) IN LAST WEEK BECAUSE THE RIDE HAS BEEN REALLY BOUNC...
Feb 12, 2020SUSPENSIONAT 20,000 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING, BOTH FRONT END STRUTS WERE LEAKING AND REQUIRED WARRANTY REPLACE...
Nov 21, 2019SUSPENSIONDURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, THE FORD DEALER FOUND ALL FOUR OF MY SUSPENSION STRUTS WERE LEAKING. UN...
Sep 25, 2019SUSPENSIONFRONT STRUTS ARE LEAKING AT 38,000 MILES. VEHICLE WAS NEVER TAKEN OFF ROAD. DRIVER IS MILD AT USE OF...
Jul 10, 2019SUSPENSION2018 FORD EXPEDITION FX4 LOADED. UNDER 10,000 MILES REAR SHOCKS LEAKING AND HAD TO BE PLACED. TH...
Apr 29, 2019SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSTAKATA RECALL. ON 4/29/19 THE 2ND ROW MIDDLE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED AFTER HAVING BEEN IN THE SHOP 2X...

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