EngineHigh
3.5 EcoBoost cam phaser rattle on cold start.
- Typically appears
- 60,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Listen for a metallic rattle for 1-3 seconds at cold start.
- Typical repair
- Interior trim repair · £90–£450
Is the 2018–2023 Ford Expedition reliable?
Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
Quick answer
4.8/ 10
Buy with cautionOn our documented-fault scoring the Ford Expedition rates 4.8 out of 10 · buy with caution. We hold 8 known faults for it and 2 are rated high severity, so the risk is real but contained. The weak points cluster around engine, transmission and brakes. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.
Verdict · Walk unless the history is spotless
What the score is built from
- Critical
- 0
- High
- 2
- Medium
- 5
- Low
- 1
Weak points cluster around engine, transmission, brakes, body.
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DrivetrainHigh
Metallic grinding noise from the front hubs caused by Integrated Wheel End (IWE) vacuum failure, leaving the hubs partially engaged.
- Typically appears
- 30,000-60,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Start the engine and engage 4H, then switch back to 2H. Listen closely for loud clicking or clunking from the front wheels, indicating a sticking or failing IWE actuator.
- Typical repair
- EGR valve / cooler replacement · £300–£900
TransmissionMedium
10-speed automatic harsh or delayed shifts.
- Typically appears
- Any
- What to inspect
- Feel for hard shifts through the range.
- Typical repair
- Routine repair · £180–£700
BrakesMedium
Brake booster faults triggering warnings.
- Typically appears
- Age-related
- What to inspect
- Test pedal feel and scan for codes.
- Typical repair
- Brakes (discs, pads, caliper) · £200–£800
Engine / LubricationMedium
Oil leak from the engine sump due to failure of the factory plastic oil pan seal (highly common on 2018-2019 models).
- Typically appears
- 40,000-70,000 miles
- What to inspect
- Look underneath the vehicle just behind the front undertray. Shine a torch at the rear of the engine sump mating surface to check for fresh oil weeping or drips.
- Typical repair
- Oil leak trace & seal / gasket · £180–£700
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