Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2021 Ford Expedition EL has 0 recalls, 181 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
0
Recalls
181
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2021 Ford Expedition EL SUV 4WD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | During highway operation, vehicle transmission makes very loud and angry sound and then loses abilit... |
| Dec 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Have had jerky shifts and hard down shifts while driving 2021 Ford Expedition. Told dealership and w... |
| Dec 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | While attempting to pass a slower moving vehicle and changing from the right lane to left, I attempt... |
| Nov 22, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the engine... |
| Sep 22, 2025 | SEAT BELTS | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the contac... |
| Sep 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle panoramic sunroof shattered imploded while driving for no visible external cause. |
| Sep 15, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Nn 9/15/2025 While the car was running but parked, we began to smell burnt plastic/electrical. Upon... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Automobile falls out of gear randomly losing all forward power to move the car. While pulling out in... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | In the fordpass app, we get a notification that the vehicle has turned off certain function due to i... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | 10R80 transmission jerky shifting and failing to engage correctly leading to loss of power and unsaf... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | While towing a rented trailer from Tractor Supply, the trailer detached because it was not properly ... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH in the rain wi... |
| Aug 10, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LED Daytime Running Light on passenger side headlight is fading and has purple hue at times. This pr... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The fuel pump failed without warning leaving the vehicle stranded in the express lane of a highway. ... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | I originally leased and have since purchased this vehicle. Since owning the vehicle, it sometimes ha... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump part number JL1Z*9H307*G failed at highway speed leaving vehicle stranded in express traff... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Fuel pump failed in express lane, unable to move the vehicle from travel lane under its own power. |
| Jul 7, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission has completely failed at 68,000 miles and 4 years old. Ford is willing to cover cost of... |
| Jul 7, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehic... |
| Jul 6, 2025 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |