2013 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
116 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Ford Expedition, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 1 defect investigation. It scores 7/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Transmission & drivetrain leads the reports, typically around 96,750 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2013 Ford Expedition has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2013 sits among all Expedition years
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The powertrain warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2013 Expedition
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 83 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 90,500 miles. Half of those reports fall between 34,000 and 130,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition.
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 19V075000.
Technical service bulletins
72 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on transmission & drivetrain and electrical — are on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2013 Expedition TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2013 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2013 Ford Expedition drew 116 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 7/100, scored against the model's worst year (2000).
What are the most common 2013 Ford Expedition problems?
The top reported problems for the 2013 Ford Expedition are transmission & drivetrain (44 complaints), other (16), and electrical (11).
At what mileage do 2013 Ford Expedition problems show up?
Owners most often report 2013 Ford Expedition problems around 90,500 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 34,000 and 130,000 miles.
Does the 2013 Ford Expedition have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Ford Expedition. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.