2016 Ford Expedition Problems and Complaints

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NLYONS
• 13/04/2017
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(2 Out Of 5 stars)
... notice, nothing. The only way I knew it was off was I de-accelerated and by pumping the gas frantically, NOTHING HAPPENED! Luckily, by the Grace of God, I was not too committed to the passing and was able to slid in behind the 18 wheeler and coast to the right hand side of the road where I said a number of prayers. Then called my dealer. We went round and round where he felt I had a sensor that prevented me from getting too closeRead More
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jimmy lockwood
• 02/03/2017
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(1 Out Of 5 stars)
Test drove my 2016 Expedition XLT, loved it! Bought it! I traded in my 2013 FX F150 badass truck. (Sorely Missing NOW)! My wife and I took a rode trip in the Expedition from southern Illinois to Myrtle BeaRead More
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Nathan Dyer

Senior Editor,

Updated on October 18, 2022

The 2016 Ford Expedition is one of the top-ranked cars in the Large SUV category. The spacious third row and the large towing capability with amazing reliability offered in a value-for-money package make it a completely sensible car for every medium-sized family for their weekend getaways. 2016 Ford Expedition also introduced the SYNC-3 touch screen infotainment system.

However, this Goliath SUV has its drawbacks. The major ones are, being huge, it is very difficult to park. The design looks very dated due to no refreshment in the design language. There are a few more issues that we have elaborated on in the sections below. Before you decide to get this for yourself, consider reading this article first.

Mechanical Complaints

Engine - Separation of the exhaust manifold from the engine and water condensation building up in the intake which makes the vehicle go into limp mode while accelerating from a complete stop. Such sudden loss of power can lead to fatal accidents.
Powertrain - Even when the shifter was in Park, the vehicle suddenly started going reverse. Jerky shifts and Flashing of a wrench LED on the OBD which in the owner's manual says the powertrain issue is pretty common with this car.
Brakes - Losing of pressure in the master cylinder making the brake pedal go to the floor is noticed in many cases causing absolute brake failure scenarios.
Steering - While driving fully loaded the steering seems to not work properly and drags the car to the left. Also frequent disability of the steering assist warning coming up, making the steering very hard or impossible to operate is quite a major problem with this car.

Safety Complaints

Airbags - Faulty airbags and disengagement of the airbags are one of the major safety issues in this car which have led to a few injuries.
Seat Belt: - Even when the seatbelt was not fastened, the no seat belt warning chime did not buzz which is a major safety drawback.

Exterior Problems

Headlights - Low beams have a frequent tendency to go off. Many drivers are not satisfied with its projector-type headlamp which they reported is not enough.

Recalls of the 2016 Ford Expedition

S. No	Date	NHTSA ID	Issues Noticed	Additional Remarks	Remedy
1	August 26, 2022	22V648000	Blower Motor Failure May Cause Fire	Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.	Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
2	March 11, 2022	22V150000	Brake Master Cylinder May Leak Fluid into Booster	A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.	Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect was mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Should you buy the 2016 Ford Expedition?

While the 2016 Ford Expedition is a good alternative to Chevrolet Suburban and Dodge Durango, it has the heads up in the Engine performance section but the design, interior, and road feel to be lacking. Expedition proves to be a very much worthy purchase for a utility-oriented large-size SUV despite having drawbacks like harder to park and turn and a few unavoidable problems which come with big size. If this is something that will keep you unbothered, you definitely can get yourself and your family a 2016 Ford Expedition.