Since its 1996 introduction, the Ford line of Expeditions has been one of America’s hallmark SUVs (sport utility vehicles). It’s likely the reason you own or are considering buying one.
The Ford Expedition combines the versatility, power, and reliability many look for in a motor vehicle— at least, most of the time. Because, like any automotive marvel, the Expedition isn’t immune to occasional hiccups.
But what if your Ford Expedition spends more time in your garage than on the freeways? It might mean you have a “lemon” on your hands or a car with significant defects that impact its utility.
However, it could also indicate that your vehicle’s particular model year is part of a safety recall, a situation where Ford has identified issues with your SUV and is taking action to resolve them— one you didn’t know about.
So, if you want to ensure your beloved vehicle’s continued safety and performance while cruising down the open road or navigating the busy city streets, you must stay informed about any potential recalls.
This write-up delves into the world of Ford Expedition recalls, giving you valuable insights and practical tips, including the steps you must take when your blue-oval-brand car is part of one.
After all, knowledge is power when dealing with motor vehicle safety and performance problems. Fortunately, Lemon Law Lawyers is here to help, a hub where you can get updates on recall notices, understand your rights under lemon law, and find experienced legal counsel.
What Is the Recall on the Ford Expedition Blower Motor?
In 2023, the Ford Motor Company was the best-selling car brand in the United States. However, the modal had issues, and that same year, Ford recalled over 6 million vehicles— the highest number of recalled vehicles in the country.
Suffice it to say that the storied car manufacturer has had its fair share of highs and lows throughout history. And if you owned a 2015-2017 model year Ford Expedition, you know that to be true.
That’s because Ford recalled an estimated 198,482 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigator SUVs (sport utility vehicles) because of defective front blower motors that could cause you risk of injury and your car to catch fire.
If you own any of these vehicles and notice an inoperative cooling fan, burning smell, or smoke from your instrument panel vents, head to your nearest dealership. They will replace your front blower motor assembly.
Ford Expedition Recall for Improper Head Restraint Instructions
If you own an Expedition with a model year past 2017, you might think you’re off the hook. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case. After all, Ford is recalling over 979,000 vehicles, including Expeditions, from 2018 to 2023.
This time, however, the issue is with improper head restraint instructions, making these automobiles unfit under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202.
If your owner’s manual doesn’t include instructions on removing and adjusting your Ford Expedition’s head restraints for the center seating position, head to your dealer.
Note that you must do the same if you own any of the following affected vehicles:
- Lincoln Navigators with third-row seating
- 2019 to 2023 F-Super Duty F-250
- 2019 to 2023 F-Super Duty F-350
- 2019 to 2023 F-Super Duty F-450
- 2019 to 2023 F-Super Duty F-550
- F-600 SuperCab and three-passenger cab vehicles with front bench seating
What Ford Expeditions Are Being Recalled?
The specific Ford Expedition models being recalled vary depending on the reasons behind the safety recall. If you need clarification on whether your Expedition is part of a particular recall, visit the Ford website.
Once there, you can find recalls by model year. You can also check whether your Ford-manufactured vehicle has a recall notice by providing its VIN (vehicle identification number).
You can find your car’s VIN in the following locations:
- Vehicle documentation, such as the registration, insurance, lease, or promissory note
- The driver’s side doorjamb or the upright piece that forms your car door’s frame
- The automobile’s lower driver-side corner windshield
Alternatively, you can sign up for a recall reminder service through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website or visit LemonLawLawyers.org.
What Is the Latest Recall on Ford Vehicles?
As of March 2024, the most recent Ford safety recalls involved its line of 2023-2024 Bronco SUVs. This recall pertains to the adhesive used on the rear roof quarter glass panels, which could cause your vehicle’s windowpanes to separate, leak, and detach if affected.
How about the Expedition, you ask? According to Ford’s 24S06 recall notice, you must contact your dealer if you own a 2018-2020 model year Ford Expedition.
These motor vehicles might have defective driver and front passenger seatbelt retractor pretensioners— safety features that protect you from injuries in a car crash.
NHTSA Safety Recall Results
You might think it unlikely, but distinguishing a lemon vehicle from an automobile from a bad batch is more complicated than you think. For this reason, it’s crucial to stay up-to-date on recall notices.
Doing so alerts you about potential automaker-caused problems with your motor vehicle, helping you stay safe on the road and ensuring your Expedition keeps its value and utility.
With that out of the way, here are the recalls involving Ford Expedition throughout the years:
2023 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Powertrain: Axle Assembly
Date Announced: February 23, 2023
If you own a Ford F-150, Expedition, or Lincoln Navigator, you should and must be aware of this recall.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your vehicle’s front axle pinion might not have undergone heat treatment, which can cause it to fracture. | • Ford will replace your automobile’s front axle pinion gear set. • Ford will swap out your Expedition’s entire axle assembly if it has a broken front axle pinion. | • 23S07 |
2023 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Equipment: Other: Owners / Service / Other Manual
Date Announced: June 8, 2023
This recall might impact your Ford Motor Company-manufactured vehicle if it’s any of the following models:
- 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
- 2019-2023 F-Super Duty models, including:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550 SuperCab
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • The owner’s manual does not give directions on adjusting or removing head restraints for the center seating positions. | • Ford will mail you the owner’s manual addendums. | • 23C20 |
2022 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Date Announced: March 24, 2022
Visit or contact your local dealer if your Expedition’s model year is 2022. You should do the same if you own any of the following vehicles:
- 2021-2022 F-150
- 2022 model-year Ford vehicles, such as:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550
- Lincoln Navigator
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Software error that can cause your vehicle’s electric or electric-over-hydraulic brake system to malfunction when towing a trailer. | • Licensed dealers will update your car’s integrated trailer brake control module software. | • 22S17 |
2022 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Equipment: Other: Owners / Service / Other Manual
Date Announced: June 8, 2023
If you own one or more of the following Ford automobiles, be advised that this safety recall involves you:
- 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator units
- 2019-2023 2019-2023 F-Super Duty vehicles, including:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550 SuperCab
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your Ford-issued owner’s manual might not have instructions for removing or adjusting head restraints. | • Ford will provide you with the owner’s manual addendums. | • 23C20 |
2021 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Airbags: Side / Window
Date Announced: October 14, 2021
Apart from owning a 2021 model-year Ford Expedition, this safety recall concerns you if you own any of these other vehicles:
- 2021 F-150 and Lincoln Navigator units
- 2022 year-model F-Super Duty motor vehicles, including the F-250 and F-350
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your automobile might have faulty impact pressure sensor modules, which can cause its side-impact airbags not to deploy correctly. | • Ford dealers will replace your car’s front door side impact sensors. | • 21C26 |
2021 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Visibility: Windshield Wiper / Washer: Linkages
Date Announced: April 13. 2022
If your Ford vehicle falls under any of the following categories, it might have a potential safety issue that you must address:
- 2020-2021 F-150 and Expedition
- 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles, such as:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550
- 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your car might have subpar wiper arms prone to breaking and failing. | • Ford will replace your vehicle’s front windshield wiper arms. | • 22S26 |
2021 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Engine
Date Announced: May 16, 2022
If you’re a 2021 model-year Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator owner, immediately contact Ford or a local dealer since you might be part of this recall.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Engine compartment fires might occur when you’re driving or parked, even if your vehicle’s ignition is in the “off” position. | • Park your affected vehicle away from structures and other cars. • Ford will inspect and replace your car’s battery junction box. • Dealers will remove the ground wire if necessary. • Ford will install an auxiliary box with a jumper if your car model has a standard-duty radiator fan motor. | • 22S36 |
2021 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Equipment: Other: Owners / Service / Other Manual
Date Announced: June 8, 2023
This specific safety recall attempts to correct issues with the following Ford-manufactured motor vehicles:
- 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
- 2019-2023 F-Super Duty models, such as:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550 SuperCab
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your owner’s manual might not provide instructions on adjusting or removing certain head restraints. | • Ford will mail you an appended manual. | • 23C20 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
Date Announced: August 27, 2019
Aside from 2019-2020 Ford Expeditions, this recall affects you if you own any of the following Ford vehicles:
- 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles
- 2019-2020 F-250, F350, F-450, and F-550
- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer
- 2020 Escape
- 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliners
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your automobile’s recliner mechanisms might have a missing third pawl, which can cause loose seats. | • Ford will inspect and replace your vehicle’s faulty seat structures. | • 19C07 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Powertrain: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low)
Date Announced: April 2, 2020
If you have a 2020 Ford Expedition with a “police” package, such as a 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, this recall advisory is for you. This notice also applies to 2020 Rangers and F-150s with 10-speed automatic transmissions.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your car’s faulty transmission shift cable lock clip might cause the transmission to be different from your intended shift position. | • Ford will inspect and correct the shift cable locking clip installation. | • 20S18 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seat Belts
Date Announced: April 15, 2020
If you own a 2020 Ford Expedition, be aware that this Ford-issued safety recall involves your vehicle.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your Expedition’s belt tension sensor (BTS) might malfunction. | • Local dealers will replace your front passenger seatbelt buckle. | • 20S17 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Forward Collision Avoidance
Date Announced: May 7, 2020
You’re part of this recall if you have a 2020 model year Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator equipped with the camera-based pre-collision assist feature. However, your vehicle isn’t affected if has the radar-plus-camera variant.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your car’s interfacing modules might be incorrectly coded, which can cause its pre-collision assist feature to be unavailable. | • Ford-approved dealers will reprogram your vehicle’s body control module, antilock braking system, instrument panel, and headlamp control modules. • Ford will reset your automobile’s tire pressure monitor system. | • 20S20 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seats: Mid / Rear Assembly
Date Announced: June 22, 2020
The vehicles impacted by this recall include the 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your vehicle’s driver-side second-row seat headrest bracket might have been insufficiently welded. | • Ford will inspect and replace your car’s seat structure. | • 20C12 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seat Belts
Date Announced: September 22, 2020
If you have a Ford Expedition with a 2020 manufacturing year, this recall notice applies to you.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your motor vehicle’s seat belt tension sensors might misclassify a child occupant as an adult. | • Dealers will replace your Expedition’s seat belt buckle. | • 20S54 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Visibility: Rearview Mirrors / Devices
Date Announced: 09/22/2020
This specific safety recall applies to you if you’re an owner of any of the following 2020 model-year units:
- Ford F-Series models, such as:
- F-150
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550
- Edge
- Escape
- Expedition
- Explorer
- Mustang
- Lincoln Nautilus and Corsair
- Ranger
- Transit
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your automobile’s rearview camera might display distorted or blank images intermittently. | • Ford will replace your motor vehicle’s rearview camera. | • 20C19 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Visibility: Windshield Wiper / Washer: Linkages
Date Announced: April 13, 2022
This recall concerns you if you own a 2020-2021 Ford Expedition or any of the following Ford-manufacture motor vehicles:
- 2020-2021 F-150 and Lincoln Navigator units
- 2020-2022 F-Super Duty units, including:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your car might have faulty wiper arms, which can cause its windshield wipers to malfunction. | • Licensed Ford dealers will replace your automobile’s front windshield wiper arms. | • 22S26 |
2020 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Equipment: Other: Owners / Service / Other Manual
Date Announced: June 8, 2023
If you own a 2018-2023 model year Expedition or any of the following units, you must contact or visit your local Ford dealer:
- 2018-2023 Lincoln Navigator
- 2019-2023 F-Super Duty vehicles, including:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your owner’s manual might not include directions on removing or adjusting the head restraints to the center seating position. | • Ford will provide you with the owner’s manual addendums. | • 23C20 |
2019 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
Date Announced: August 27, 2019
This Ford recall concerns the following vehicles:
- 2018-2020 F-150
- 2019-2020 F-Super Duty units, such as:
- F-250
- F350
- F-450
- F-550
- 2018-2019 Ford Explorer models
- 2019-2020 Expedition units
- 2020 Escape, Explorer, and Lincoln Aviator with manual front seat back recliner assemblies
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your motor vehicle’s recliner mechanisms might be missing the third pawl, which can lead to a loose seat back. | • Ford will inspect your car’s seat structures and replace them if necessary. | • 19C07 |
2019 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Suspension: Rear
Date Announced: October 27, 2019
If you own a 2019 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator, this safety recall announcement concerns you.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your automobile might have improperly tightened toe link fasteners, which can cause them to separate from the frame. | • Dealers will inspect and tighten your vehicle’s rear-toe link fasteners. • Ford will check and adjust your car’s rear toe alignment. • The automaker will inspect and replace your motor vehicle’s rear tires if they find abnormal wear. | • 19S36 |
2019 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Powertrain: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication PRNDL (Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive, Low)
Date Announced: May 7, 2020
This recall involves the 2019 Ford Expeditions and the 2019-2020 Mustangs.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your vehicle’s safety chimes, including those for the “transmission not in park” warning message, might be shorter than intended. | • Ford-licensed dealers will reprogram your car’s instrument cluster. | • 20S21 |
2019 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Equipment: Other: Owners / Service / Other Manual
Date Announced: June 8, 2023
Your vehicle is part of this safety recall if it’s any of the following Ford units:
- 2018-2023 year-model Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
- 2019-2023 F-Series motor vehicles, including:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your vehicle’s owner’s manual might not have instructions on head restraint removal or adjustment. | • Ford Motor Company will forward you manual addendums. | • 23C20 |
2018 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seats: Mid / Rear Assembly
Date Announced: November 30, 2017
If you own a 2018 year-model Ford Expedition, note that this safety recall involves you.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your Expedition might have excessive forward adjustment capability or poorly installed seat bolts. | • Dealers will inspect your car’s second-row outboard seats’ adjustment travel and replace them if needed. | • 17C20 |
2018 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Visibility: Power Window Devices and Controls
Date Announced: January 15, 2018
Visit your nearest Ford-authorized dealer if you own a 2018 Ford vehicle, specifically the Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your motor vehicle’s window control modules might be faulty, which can cause your windows to stop working intermittently and automatically reverse. | • Ford will examine your car for affected window electronic control modules and replace them. | • 18C01 |
2018 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Powertrain: Automatic Transmission
Date Announced: April 3, 2018
This specific Ford recall involves several vehicles, including the following:
- 2017-2018 model year F-150
- 2018 units with 10-speed automatic transmissions, such as:
- Expedition
- Lincoln Navigator
- Mustang
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your automobile might not have a transmission rolling pin, which can make its “park” function unavailable. | • Ford dealers will check your vehicle’s transmission and install the missing roll pin. | • 18S09 |
2018 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Powertrain: Automatic Transmission
Date Announced: April 3, 2018
Aside from Ford Expeditions featuring a rotary gear shift dial on their console, this safety recall pertains to the following units:
- 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions
- 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition with 10-speed automatic transmissions
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your unit might have an improperly seated shift cable clip, which can indicate a gear shift different from the gear shift lever’s actual position. | • Licensed dealers will inspect and correctly seat your car’s shift cable locking clip. | • 18S10 |
2018 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump
Date Announced: June 11, 2018
If your automobile features a 3.5L GTDI V6 engine and is one of the following 2018 models— Expedition, F-150, or Lincoln Navigator— then it’s part of this specific recall.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your vehicle might have a high-pressure fuel pump assembly that can lead to weld fractures and gas or oil leakage. | • Ford will replace your unit’s fuel pump and associated components. | • 18S17 |
2018 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seats: Mid / Rear Assembly
Date Announced: November 13, 2018
This Ford Motor Company recall primarily involves 2018 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your automobile might be missing J-Channel reinforcement brackets, which can cause your seats to move during a crash. | • Dealers will check your vehicle for missing brackets. • Ford will replace your car’s center seat frame assembly if necessary. | • 18S37 |
2018 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Equipment: Other: Owners / Service / Other Manual
Date Announced: June 8, 2023
This safety recall concerns you if you own any of these Ford vehicles:
- 2018-2023 year-model Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
- 2019-2023 F-Super Duty units, such as:
- F-250
- F-350
- F-450
- F-550
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your owner’s manual might not include details on adjusting or removing certain head restraints. | • Ford will provide you with an appended owner’s manual. | • 23C20 |
2017 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist
Date Announced: March 10, 2022
This specific safety recall concerns you if your Ford motor vehicle is any of the following and equipped with a 3.5L Ecoboost engine:
- 2016-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
- 2016-2018 year-model F-150
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your unit’s brake master cylinder might allow fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into its brake booster. | • Ford-authorized dealers will replace your vehicle’s brake master cylinder. • If your automobile’s master cylinder is leaking, Ford will replace its brake booster. | • 22S11 |
2017 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Electrical System: Wiring: Interior / Under Dash
Date Announced: August 25, 2022
If it’s a 2015-2017 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator model year, your vehicle is part of this recall.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your car might have a faulty front blower motor. | • Ford will replace your motor vehicle’s front blower motor assembly. | • 22S56 |
2016 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Power Assist
Date Announced: March 10, 2022
Under this recall notice, you must visit your local dealer if you own any Ford vehicles with a 3.5L Ecoboost engine. These units include the following:
- 2016-2017 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
- 2016-2018 F-150
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • The brake master cylinder might allow fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into its brake booster. | • Ford will replace your vehicle’s brake master cylinder. • Dealers will replace your unit’s brake booster if they find a leak. | • 22S11 |
2016 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Electrical System: Wiring: Interior / Under Dash
Date Announced: August 25, 2022
You’re part of this recall if you’re a 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator owner.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your motor vehicle might have a faulty front blower motor. | • Ford dealers will replace your car’s front blower motor assembly. | • 22S56 |
2015 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Electrical System: Wiring: Interior / Under Dash
Date Announced: August 25, 2022
This specific safety recall primarily concerns Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators manufactured between 2015 and 2017.
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your automobile might have a malfunctioning front blower motor behind the glove box. | • Ford will replace your unit’s front blower motor assembly. | • 22S56 |
2012 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seats: Mid / Rear Assembly
Date Announced: January 30, 2012
You’re part of this recall if you own a 2012 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your unit might have inadequate welds on its head restraint support brackets. | • Ford-authorized dealers will replace your vehicle’s head restraints if needed. |
2012 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Exterior Lighting: Back-Up Lights
Date Announced: April 30, 2012
This Ford safety recall involves the following models:
- 2011-2012 year-model F-150
- 2012 Expedition
- 2012 Lincoln Navigator
- 2012-2013 Mustang
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your automobile might have miscalibrated transmission range sensors (TRS). | • Ford will evaluate your vehicle’s TRS and replace it if necessary. |
2012 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Powertrain
Date Announced: April 27, 2016
This specific recall applies to you if your Ford-manufactured vehicle is any of the following:
- 2011-2012 year-model F-150
- 2012 Expedition
- 2012 Lincoln Navigator
- 2012-2013 Mustang
| Issue | Remedy | Reference Number |
| • Your unit might have a malfunctioning automatic transmission, which can downshift to first gear unexpectedly, regardless of your speed. | • Licensed dealers will reprogram your automobile’s powertrain control module. | • 16S19 |
2009 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Switches: Brake Light
Date Announced: June 23, 2009
If you have a Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator with a 2009 year model, this safety recall concerns you.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your unit might have an improperly adjusted brake stop lamp switch, which can cause delays or prevent brake illumination. | • Ford service centers will adjust your car’s brake stop lamp switch. |
2008 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Service Brakes, Air: Antilock: Control Unit / Module
Date Announced: December 4, 2007
If you own a Ford Expedition, please contact Ford or visit your nearest authorized dealer, as this recall involves potential service brake issues.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your Expedition’s ABS (antilock braking system) or ESC (electronic stability control) modules might have additional balls. | • Ford will perform any necessary repairs associated with these modules. |
2008 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Airbags: Frontal: Driver Side Inflator Module
Date Announced: November 14, 2007
This specific safety recall pertains to Ford Expedition airbags.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your unit might have improperly assembled driver-side airbag modules. | • Ford dealers will replace your vehicle’s airbag modules. |
2008 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Latches / Locks / Linkages: Doors: Latch
Date Announced: February 4, 2008
You’re involved in this Ford recall if you own an Expedition or Lincoln Navigator manufactured between 2007 and 2008.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your Ford automobile might have fracture-prone interior door handle springs, which can cause rattling noises or prevent the handles from returning to their closed position. | • Ford Motor Company will replace your vehicle’s interior door handle springs. |
2008 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Tires: Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems
Date Announced: April 8, 2008
This safety recall concerns Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator unit owners with the model year 2008.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your motor vehicle’s TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) might be miscalibrated. | • You must ensure your car’s tire pressure doesn’t exceed the TPMS calibration limit, which for the 2008 model was at 35 PSI (pound per square inch). |
2007 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Fuel System, Gasoline: Fuel Injection System: Fuel Rail
Date Announced: February 4, 2008
You’re part of this recall if you own any of the following 5.4L engine-equipped Ford motor vehicles:
- 2006-2007 model year E-series units, including:
- E-150
- E-250
- E-350
- 2007 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your automobile might have a weak fuel rail cross-over hose, which can cause it to crack, leading to fuel leakage or odor. | • Ford-licensed dealers will replace your unit’s fuel rail assembly. |
2007 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Latches / Locks / Linkages: Doors: Latch
Date Announced: February 4, 2008
If you own a model year 2007-2008 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator, this safety recall notice involves you.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your motor vehicle might have sub-standard interior door handle springs prone to breakage even with normal use. | • Ford service centers will replace your car’s interior door handle springs. |
2006 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Tires: Tread / Belt
This safety recall aims to resolve production-related issues with certain Ford SUVs, including the Expedition.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your unit might have damaged driver-side tires at their center tread. | • Authorized dealers will inspect your tires’ conditions and replace them if necessary. |
2006 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Visibility
Date Announced: November 9, 2005
If you own any of the following Ford-produced vehicles, including the blue-oval brand’s SUVs, trucks, and passenger cars, this specific safety recall involves you.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your automobile might have inadequately applied grease on its output shaft gear, which can cause the windshield wiper motor to malfunction. | • Ford will inspect your vehicle’s wiper motor gears and apply grease if necessary. |
2006 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Exterior Lighting: Headlights
Date Announced: August 12, 2008
You’re involved in this recall if you own a vehicle equipped with headlights from the automotive lamp supplier Eagle Eyes.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your vehicle’s Eagle Eyes-supplied headlamps might not have amber-side reflectors. | • Ford will replace your unit’s headlights with compliant variants from Eagle Eyes. |
2003 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Structure
Date Announced: March 7, 2003
This safety recall concerns you if your Ford van, minivan, or pickup truck comes with Southern Comfort-built running boards and lights manufactured by American Technology Components, Inc.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your automobile might have courtesy lights prone to overheating, especially when their harnesses are exposed to road salt or excessive moisture. | • Licensed dealers will replace your vehicle’s circuit board wiring harnesses. |
2002 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Structure
Date Announced: March 7, 2003
Like the 2003 recall, this notice is for Ford units with courtesy lights from American Technology Components, Inc.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your unit’s courtesy lights might be prone to overheating. | • Ford will replace your car’s running board wiring harnesses. |
2001 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Child Seats
This safety recall concerns Ford-manufactured pickup trucks, passenger cars, and SUVs like the Expedition.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your owner’s manual might not include instructions on securing child seats to your car’s tether anchorages. | • Ford will provide a revised owner’s guide on identifying and attaching child seats to the tether anchorages. |
2001 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Seat Belt Buckle
This recall targets 2000-20001 model-year Ford automobiles with seat belts made by TRW (Thompson Ramo Wooldridge) Automotive. These units include the following:
- Vehicles built from the St. Thomas plant, such as:
- Ford Crown Victorias
- Mercury Grand Marquis
- Lincoln Town Cars manufactured in the Wixom assembly plant
- Lincoln Navigators from the Michigan truck plant
- Ford Windstars that were produced at the Oakville assembly plant
- Ford Rangers assembled at the Twin Cities and Edison plants
- F-150s from the Norfolk plant
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your motor vehicle might have a seat belt buckle that might not fully latch in the event of a car crash. | • Ford-licensed dealers will inspect your car’s seat belt buckles and replace them if affected. |
2001 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Wiper Motor Switch
Your vehicle is affected by this recall if it’s a 2000 model-year Ford SUV, passenger car, and light- and medium-duty pickup truck and was manufactured at any of the following assembly lines:
- Atlanta plant
- Chicago plant
- Kansas City plant
- Kentuck truck plant
- Michigan truck plant
- Norfolk plant
- Wayne Stamping and assembly plant
- Wixom plant
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your automobile might have a wiper motor gear switch prone to overheating, which can cause its wiper mechanism to malfunction. | • Ford will replace your car’s wiper motor gear case cover if it’s within the suspect time frame. |
2001 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Structure
Date Announced: March 7, 2003
This recall concerns various Ford vans, minivans, and pickup trucks, specifically those with running boards built by American Technology Components, Inc.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your vehicle’s courtesy lights might overheat when its wiring harness is exposed to excessive moisture or road salt. | • Dealers will replace your unit’s wiring harnesses on the running boards. |
2000 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Trailer Hitch Assembly Bolt
This specific recall primarily targets Ford SUVs, such as the Expedition.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your Ford Expedition might have trailer hitch assembly bolts that could lose the clamp load, which can cause your trailer hitch to detach. | • Licensed dealers will replace your vehicle’s trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates. |
2000 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Child Seats
Your vehicle is included in this safety recall if it’s a Ford SUV, pickup truck, or passenger car from this period.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your car’s owner’s manual might not have directives on identifying the locations of seating positions with tether anchorages and attaching child seats to them. | • Ford will mail you an amended owner’s manual. |
2000 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Structure
Date Announced: March 7, 2003
This Ford recall addresses potential lighting issues for vans, minivans, and pickup trucks with running boards containing courtesy lights from American Technology Components, Inc.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your vehicle’s running boards might have overheating problems. | • Ford service centers will replace your automobile’s running board wiring harnesses. |
1999 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Fuel Line Assembly
Ford motor vehicles that are primarily involved in this recall are SUVs like the Expedition.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your SUV might have a damaged fuel line assembly, which can cause fuel leaks and pose fire risks. | • Authorized dealers will replace your automobile’s front and rear fuel line assemblies. |
1999 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Wheel Lug
This specific safety recall involves Ford-manufactured four-wheel-drive SUVs with 17-inch chrome steel wheels.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your Ford unit might have insufficient or deformed wheel contact areas with the hub, which can cause your wheels to separate from your car. | • Ford will re-torque your wheel lugs and install labels that indicate they must be torqued to 110 pound-feet whenever the wheel is removed. |
1998 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Fuel Line Assembly
This recall pertains to Ford vehicles with fuel line assemblies that the supplier might have damaged, specifically SUVs
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Your Expedition’s fuel line assembly might be faulty from the manufacturing process, which can result in fuel leaks. | • Licensed dealers will replace your motor vehicle’s fuel line assembly. |
1998 Ford Expedition Recall
Item Affected: Wheel Lug
This safety recall applies to your Ford SUV with a four-wheel drive mechanism and 17-inch chrome steel wheels.
| Issue | Remedy |
| • Due to deformed wheel hubs, your motor vehicle might have loose lug nut torques. | • Ford-licensed dealers will re-torque your SUV’s wheel lugs and include torque specifications for future removal. |
FAQs
How many recalls has Ford had in 2023?
According to statistical data from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), Ford launched 57 recalls, affecting over 6 million vehicles in 2023.
These safety recalls involved various issues, from minor problems like your owner’s manual not containing adequate instructions to significant concerns like broken axle pinions.
Why is there a recall?
Simply put, a vehicle recall is an automaker’s way of addressing issues with your vehicle that might cause you performance and safety issues down the road.
What causes these safety and performance issues?
There are various reasons to send your car back to your dealer for a recall. For instance, Ford’s 20C12 recall was caused by the lack of quality control on the Expedition’s headrest attachment bracket.
On the other hand, some of Ford’s safety recalls, such as those involving seat buckles and lighting, occurred because of third-party errors, as with TRW (Thompson Ramo Wooldridge) Automotive and American Technology Components, Inc.
How many reported incidents occurred due to these issues? Can Ford provide any further details?
In 2023, 16 incidents were reported relating to issues with Ford vehicles, 12 involving under-hood fires. These events resulted in 39,000 SUVs recalled, boosting the total to over 6 million.
While these figures might make you question your decision to purchase a Ford-manufactured automobile, these incidents represent a decrease from the number of incidents and recalls in 2022.
Are there any injuries or accidents associated with these issues?
You must pay attention to any vehicle safety recalls because doing so can mean the difference between a relaxing cruise and a trip to the hospital.
After all, there have been reports of injuries. For instance, one injury came from faulty blower motors, while another occurred because of problems with Ford’s battery junction box.
How does Ford learn about these issues?
Ford learns about issues with their vehicles through various channels. For one, they hear about them from you— the consumer and your feedback.
However, Ford also becomes aware through investigations from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) and its own team, the Ford Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG).
What does Ford do when investigations begin?
When vehicle issues begin popping up, Ford gathers its management, engineers, technical and communications teams, and suppliers to find solutions.
This process involves vehicle inspections, site visits, and supplier reviews— all to ensure that your Ford vehicle gets you where you need to go safely.
What is the repair for recalls 22S36 and 22S48?
These specific recalls relate to issues with the 2021 model year Ford Expedition’s battery junction boxes. If yours is affected, it can result in vehicle fires.
Ford’s solution is straightforward: replace your Expedition’s entire battery junction box component if it shows signs of melting. However, if your SUV doesn’t have damages, Ford will remove the engine fan ground wire and add an auxiliary box with a wire jumper.
Why do repairs for the battery junction box vary by radiator type?
Simple: the 700- and 800-watt radiator variants were engineered differently. The former, for instance, includes a relay that contains the potentially faulty ground wire.
On the other hand, the relay’s presence in vehicles with the 800-watt radiator system isn’t the root of the problem, as it’s non-functional.
If your Ford Expedition features a 700-watt radiator, you must visit a Ford-licensed dealer to get an auxiliary box installed. Doing so removes the relay and, thereby, the issue.
When will all vehicles affected by the 22S36 and 22S48 safety recalls be serviced?
These recalls were announced in May 2022. And according to Ford, you could make an appointment for repairs as early as August 2022 with replacement parts available in September 2022.
Considering it’s been nearly two years since then, replacement parts for your Ford Expedition should be available at your local dealer.
For more information on these safety recalls, contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 and speak with a Ford Service team member regarding your queries and concerns.
What should I do with my recalled vehicle in the meantime? Should I still drive my vehicle?
If you’ve yet to contact Ford and your vehicle shows symptoms of the faulty battery junction box, park it outside and away from structures.
Yes, you can still use the recalled vehicles. However, Ford can help you get a loaner vehicle if you’re uncomfortable operating your Expedition.
What if I have a 2021 model-year vehicle outside the 22S36 and 22S48 recall date ranges but feel uncomfortable operating it?
It can be worrying if your vehicle belongs to a line that has been recently recalled. However, Ford assures that units outside the specified model years are unaffected.
What should I do if my vehicle experiences an under-hood fire issue?
If you’re experiencing issues with your Ford Expedition, such as seeing smoke while driving or under-hood fires, you must pull over at a safe location and call your local dealer.
What is the split between Navigator and Expedition SUVs in the U.S.?
In the U.S. (United States), 56,241 Expeditions and 9,980 Lincoln Navigators were affected by the 22S36 and 22S48 recalls. These vehicles included the following:
| Ford Expedition | Ford Navigator |
| 38,926 using the standard-duty radiator fan motor (700W) | 5,917 equipped with the standard-duty radiator fan motor (700W) |
| 17,315 that came with the heavy-duty radiator fan motor (800W) | 4,063 produced with the heavy-duty radiator fan motor (800W) |
Where were the cars affected by the 22S36 and 22S48 recalls built? Does this include the entire 2021 Expedition model year?
The affected vehicles were manufactured in the Kentucky truck plant between July 28, 2020 and August 31, 2021. If you’re worried about whether your Expedition might be affected, don’t worry.
The only automobiles with faulty battery junction boxes are those within the specified manufacturing date ranges. In short, no. The issue impacts only some of the 2021 Expedition models.
Why was the build window expanded?
If your Ford Expedition was manufactured between July 28, 2020 and August 31, 2021, you’re part of the 22S36 and 22S48 recalls.
However, the wasn’t the original build window. Unfortunately, following Ford’s initial announcement in May 2022, five additional battery junction box-related incidents occurred. Among these events, two occurred outside the original manufacturing timeframe.
So, the blue-oval company expanded the date range to August 31, 2021, affecting 30,000 additional vehicles— possibly yours, too.
When will dealers be notified about the recall and the recommended remedy?
You don’t have to worry about Ford’s ability to provide solutions for their vehicles’ problems. After all, it was able to notify its global network of dealers about proposed remedies on July 8, 2022— just two months after the recall announcement.
When will Ford notify customers?
If you have the Lincoln Way or FordPass applications, you should have received the recall notice Ford sent on July 8, 2022. You should also have received mail regarding the recall on July 18, 2022.
For up-to-date information on Ford Expedition recalls, visit the Ford website. Alternatively, you can use LemonLawLawyers.org, an extensive resource on everything recalls and lemon laws.
How much is this recall costing Ford?
If you’re wondering how much the 22S36 and 22S48 Expedition recalls costed Ford, you might be disappointed. That’s because, as of March 2024, Ford has not disclosed costing data.
References
- Ford Recalls
https://www.ford.com/support/recalls/ - NHTSA safety recall results
https://www.cars.com/research/ford/recalls/ - NHTSA Battery Junction Box Recall PDF
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2022/RCMN-22V346-0699.pdf - Ford Expedition recalls yearly
https://www.dealerrater.com/recalls/Ford/Expedition/ - 2021 Ford Expedition® Safety Recall: Battery Junction Box
https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/recall/recalls-and-faqs/22s3622s48-expedition-2021-battery-junction-box-recall/
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