Model year 2027 · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

2027 Ford Expedition: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2027 Ford Expedition at 18 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

2

EPA combined mpg

18

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Ford dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2027 Ford Expedition recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recalls for the 2027 Ford Expedition, newest first.

Exterior lighting: Headlights

NHTSA 26V606000 Reported Sep 22, 2026
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26C43)
Units affected
41,748 (estimate)
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Expedition, 2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. The headlight assemblies may contain a contaminated LED chip, which can result in a loss of daytime running lights, parking lights, high beams or low beams. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the headlight assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C43. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 26, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control and 1 more component

NHTSA 26V104000 Reported Feb 20, 2026
Filed by
Ford Motor Company (manufacturer recall no. 26C10)
Components
Electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control; Exterior lighting: Tail lights
Units affected
4,381,878 (estimate)
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2027 Ford Expedition fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2027 Ford Expedition EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Expedition 2WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DriveRegular16/23/18 mpg$3,700481
Expedition 4WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedPart-time 4-Wheel DriveRegular15/22/18 mpg$3,700502

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2027 Ford Expedition crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2027 Ford Expedition NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2027 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV ICE 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars3 stars20.4%No
2027 FORD EXPEDITION MAX SUV ICE RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars3 stars23.7%No
2027 FORD EXPEDITION SUV ICE 4WD5 stars5 stars5 stars3 stars20.4%No
2027 FORD EXPEDITION SUV ICE RWD5 stars5 stars5 stars3 stars23.7%No

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2027 Ford Expedition owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2027 Ford Expedition received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Ford Expedition model years

Ford Expedition by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Expedition18–19 mpg2105/5
2025 Expedition18–19 mpg6385/5
2024 Expedition17–19 mpg7795/5
2023 Expedition17–19 mpg8655/5
2022 Expedition17–19 mpg121165/5
2021 Expedition18–19 mpg122415/5
2020 Expedition18–19 mpg184255/5
2019 Expedition18–20 mpg115225/5
2018 Expedition18–20 mpg143825/5
2017 Expedition16–18 mpg43575/5
2016 Expedition16–18 mpg32175/5
2015 Expedition16–18 mpg31645/5

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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