2016 Ford Expedition Problems, Recalls & Reliability
278 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Ford Expedition, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 17/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Brakes & stability leads the reports, typically around 60,000 miles.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2016 Ford Expedition has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2016 sits among all Expedition years
What owners report
“I was driving and my low brake fluid light came on and my brake pedal went to the floor. Took it to my mechanic and my master cylinder is cracked”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Expedition
“The " wrench " warning light came on while driving on a highway and the car lost power. The car had to be towed . Luckily i was in the right lane.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Expedition
“The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission inadvertently downshifted into a lower gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the…”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Expedition
“Vehicle was taken to Chipola Ford for Blower Motor Recall April 2025 and was replaced under recall. Since then, the blower motor intermittently fails and and no air will come out of the dash. The wiring for the blower motor under the dash gets extremely hot when the blower motor fails.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2016 Expedition
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 165 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 65,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 50,000 and 102,000 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls (3)
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.…
Fix: 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…
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.
Fix: 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…
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…
Fix: 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…
Technical service bulletins
115 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and engine — are on file for the 2016 Ford Expedition. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 2016 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 2016 Ford Expedition reliable?
The 2016 Ford Expedition drew 278 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 17/100, scored against the model's worst year (2000).
What are the most common 2016 Ford Expedition problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Ford Expedition are brakes & stability (52 complaints), engine (40), and transmission & drivetrain (36).
At what mileage do 2016 Ford Expedition problems show up?
Owners most often report 2016 Ford Expedition problems around 65,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 50,000 and 102,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Ford Expedition have recalls?
3 recall campaigns apply to the 2016 Ford Expedition. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
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.