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2018 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2018 Ford Expedition has 83 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2018 Ford Expedition

Powertrain
130
Engine
83
Suspension
24
Electrical
22
Lights
22
Other
21
Visibility
8
Wheels
8
Speed Control
7
Structure
7
Seat Belts
6
Airbags
5
Brakes
4
Steering
3

83

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated June 27, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 6, 2026ENGINEAfter Fords most recent recall for a PCM software update at the dealer the car immediately runs diff...
Mar 1, 2026ENGINEI am writing to express concern regarding a significant engine issue with my 2018 Ford Expedition. A...
Dec 1, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe...
Jun 16, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there...
Jun 1, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there wa...
Jun 1, 2025ENGINEMy car started having cam phaser issues and caused a decrease in my ability to increase speed when o...
May 27, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
May 13, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, t...
Apr 21, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGSee attached document for complaint.
Apr 9, 2025ENGINECam phasers are making a loud rattling noise.
Mar 25, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there w...
Mar 24, 2025ENGINEMy cam phasers failed. I had a 6 year, 72k mile warranty. All maintenance was done at the dealership...
Mar 19, 2025ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle on sever...
Mar 1, 2025ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the eng...
Feb 21, 2025ENGINEAfter taking my car in for a service bulletin and being told that the noise that was happening in my...
Nov 24, 2024ENGINEThe problem is with the cam phasers on the Ford Eco Boost 3.5 V6 Engine. Every morning when the vehi...
Nov 3, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormall...
Sep 26, 2024ENGINECam phaser issue. Chatter noise on cold start up. Guess this is a very common issue with this engine...
Sep 6, 2024ENGINEThe contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, an abnor...
Sep 6, 2024ENGINEEngine knock (cam phasers) when starting vehicle. Happens whenever the vehicle has been sitting a fe...

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