Ford · Expedition · 2016
2016 Ford Expedition
3
Recalls
208
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2016 Ford Expedition has 3 recalls and 208 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: service brakes (29 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated May 4, 2026
Research Context
The 2016 Ford Expedition page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is service brakes with 29 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2016 Ford Expedition currently shows 3 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 208 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 5/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are service brakes (29), power train (22), engine (15).
- Vehicle
- 2016 Ford Expedition
- Recalls
- 3
- Complaints
- 208
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
21.2% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 25V572000September 04, 2025
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.
Remedy Status
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 May 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 ID: 22V648000August 26, 2022
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.
Remedy Status
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 ID: 22V150000March 11, 2022
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.
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
208 totalBACK OVER PREVENTION
Apr 22, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while reversing, the camera displayed squiggly lines. Occasionally, the screen was blank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer previously, where it was diagnosed and determin...
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FIREApr 6, 2026
On Apil 6 about 6:15 am I was on my way to work. And I start smelling what appears to be a gas smell and I wasn’t quite sure what was coming from so I cracked the window a little bit and said that I would try to check it when I got to work seeing that I was only roughly about 10 ...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Apr 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image failed to function properly and appeared blurry and intermittently failed to operate as inten...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Mar 24, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available...
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POWER TRAIN
Mar 17, 2026
My expedition started stuttering and the speedometer, started fluctuating speeds which would also cause my cruise control to turn off. Then the speedometer quit working altogether and so did the odometer. If I turned the truck off and restarted it, it would reset everything for a...
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BACK OVER PREVENTION
Feb 27, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image intermittently operated as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received n...
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VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 13, 2025
I receive a recall 22S56 for the climate control blower motor it was replaced under warranty on 12/17/2024 about a year latter I noticed blower stopped working on 12/13/2025 coming from San Francisco because visibility was affected when defroster stopped working, then I called d...
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SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 2, 2025
When merging on the highway in the rain the vehicle locked up on me and almost killed me. I could have been seriously injured I could not stop the car and it slid along the highway at high speeds . Luckily was able to get to the shoulder
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2, 2025
Blower motor which was under recall was repaired by dealership 4/18/25 continued to work intermittently following repair. As of inspection today, 10/2/2025 at same dealership, blower motor speed controller wiring harness/assembly has since gotten hot enough to melt wiring. Wiring...
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 1, 2025
UNKNOWN
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Ford Expedition have?
The 2016 Ford Expedition has 3 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2016 Ford Expedition?
NHTSA has received 208 owner-reported complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2016 Ford Expedition?
The 2016 Ford Expedition received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Ford Expedition?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2016 Ford Expedition are service brakes (29 reports), power train (22 reports), engine (15 reports).
Does the 2016 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 3 recalls on record for the 2016 Ford Expedition. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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