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2016 Ford Expedition
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
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- Owner complaints
- 217
- Received Dec 2015 to Sep 2026
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power31 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Rearview backup camera fails or goes black26 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails26 complaints · 12% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #25V572000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
- Recall #22V648000Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 8 crashes, 8 fires, 5 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Driver assistance
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Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 16 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 21 |
| Total | 217 |
Problems owners report
Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic throttle body fails and cuts power | 31 | 14% | – | |
| Rearview backup camera fails or goes black | 26 | 12% | 13.7× | NHTSA recall #25V572000 |
| Brake master cylinder leaks fluid and fails | 26 | 12% | – | NHTSA recall #22V150000 |
| Ford Focus transmission clutch slips and hesitates | 14 | 6.5% | 10.2× | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 8 | 3.7% | – | |
| Unintended acceleration despite braking | 7 | 3.2% | – | |
| Brake pedal sinks due to leaking lines | 6 | 2.8% | – | |
| Ford Escape engine overheats from coolant intrusion | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Automatic transmission shifts unexpectedly or slips | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Vehicle suddenly loses engine power at speed | 5 | 2.3% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 4 | 1.8% | – | |
| Brake booster fails, leaving stiff pedal | 4 | 1.8% | – | NHTSA recall #22V150000 |
| Infotainment screen ghost-touches and changes on its own | 3 | 1.4% | – | |
| Air conditioner blows hot air or fails | 3 | 1.4% | – |
AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.
Recalls
NHTSA recall #25V572000September 3, 20251,456,417 vehicles affected
back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
NHTSA recall #22V648000August 26, 2022198,482 vehicles affected
electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash; visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
NHTSA recall #22V150000March 11, 2022195,864 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder; service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake 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.
Remedy
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 were 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.
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About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 2016 Ford Expedition.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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