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2019 Ford Expedition

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.

Ford Expedition
Pictured: 2022 Ford Expedition Platinum unmarked unit, front 4.14.23. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4WD SUV, Max 4WD SUV
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Horsepower
310 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
Seats
8
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
20 combined · 17 city / 24 hwy
Length
209.8–222 in
Curb weight
5,624–5,794 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
11 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Seats up to 83 rows of seating.
  • 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.

Watch out for

  • Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 20.8% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
  • Emergency braking not standardAutomatic emergency braking is optional or limited to some trims.
  • Many owner complaints522 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 109 for similar models — most often about the power train.
  • 11 recallsMore than similar models (about 3). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 9 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2019 Ford Expedition is a standard SUV offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 210 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 122-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,624 lb (4WD SUV).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 24 highway), 6% better than the 2019 standard SUV average of 18.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.

It has 11 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 522 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

What changed for 2019

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2018 Expedition — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2018; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2018 Expedition →

Trims, performance & features

Engine310 hp3.5L turbo 6-cyl
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating8 seats · 3 rows

Trims

LimitedXLT

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingOptional
Pedestrian emergency brakingOptional
Forward collision warningOptional
Blind-spot monitoringSome trims
Lane departure warningOptional
Lane keeping assistOptional
Adaptive cruise controlOptional
Parking assistOptional
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Adaptive driving beamOptional
Keyless startStandard

Built in: Jefferson County, Kentucky

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2019 Expedition configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4WD SUV209.8 in79.9 in76.4 in122.4 in67.7 / 67.3 in5,624 lb50/50
Max 4WD SUV222 in79.9 in76.4 in131.5 in67.7 / 67.3 in5,794 lb50/50

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Expedition 2WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20+6%$3,350454
Expedition MAX 2WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Rear-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19+1%$3,550467
Expedition 4WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive17 / 22 / 19+2%$3,550469
Expedition MAX 4WD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S10)Part-time 4-Wheel Drive16 / 21 / 18-3%$3,700493
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $4,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
18.9 MPG2019 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★20.8%
2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x4★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★19.3%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2
Frontal crash test — 2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2
Side crash test — 2019 Ford Expedition SUV 4x2. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2019 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2019 Ford Expedition (this car)20 MPG★★★★★11
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated3
2019 GMC Yukon18 MPG★★★★★3
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe18 MPG★★★★★2
2019 Dodge Durango21 MPG★★★★★4
2019 Toyota Sequoia15 MPGNot rated5
2019 Nissan Armada16 MPG★★★★★1

Recalls (11)

Power Train › Automatic Transmission · Jun 24, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V402000 · 741,195 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Risk
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
Structure › Interior Panels › Center Console · Jun 9, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V368000 · 548,463 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
Risk
Vehicle occupants may contact the center console's sharp edges, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the center consoles as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S38. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 10, 2026.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · May 27, 2026

NHTSA campaign 26V344000 · 419,967 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · Dec 18, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V886000 · 890 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Risk
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix
Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · May 23, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V197000 · 112,951 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
Equipment › Other › Labels · Nov 8, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V852000 · 27,678 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Feb 9, 2024

NHTSA campaign 24V099000 · 77,574 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Risk
Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual · Jun 9, 2023

NHTSA campaign 23V420000 · 691,133 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Risk
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel · May 8, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V263000 · 10,460 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and 2019-2020 Mustang vehicles. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Risk
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S21.
Suspension › Rear · Oct 28, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V773000 · 18 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear suspension toe link fasteners may not have been properly tightened to the frame, possibly allowing separation from the frame.
Risk
A disconnected toe link can cause a sudden change to vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the rear toe link fasteners, check and adjust the rear toe alignment, and inspect the rear tires for abnormal tire wear, replacing them if necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began November 14, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S36.
Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly · Aug 28, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V633000 · 639,137 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2019 Ford Expedition is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

522Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
8Involved a crash
3Involved a fire
42Injuries reported
73,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Power Train217
Engine108
Seat Belts107
Unknown Or Other47
Air Bags25
Engine And Engine Cooling24
Electrical System16
Vehicle Speed Control14
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/11: 624/12: 1425/01: 1025/02: 1025/03: 725/04: 1125/05: 1325/06: 1325/07: 1325/08: 1225/09: 525/10: 825/11: 725/12: 326/01: 326/02: 826/03: 426/04: 226/05: 926/06: 2326/07: 2126/08: 1126/09: 2226/10: 1724/1125/0225/0525/0825/1126/0226/0526/08max 23

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2019 Ford Expedition buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 11 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Power Train — 217 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  3. Engine — 108 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  4. Seat Belts — 107 owner reports. Confirm the airbag warning light turns off after start-up and any airbag recall was completed.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 73,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Ford Expedition. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Expedition years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Expedition18–Not rated20
2026 Expedition19209.8 inNot rated210
2025 Expedition19209.8 in★★★★★638
2024 Expedition19209.8 in★★★★★779
2023 Expedition19209.8 in★★★★★865
2022 Expedition19209.8 in★★★★★12116
2021 Expedition19209.8 in★★★★★12241
2020 Expedition19209.8 in★★★★★18425
2018 Expedition20209.8 in★★★★★14382
2017 Expedition18205.9 in★★★★★4357
2016 Expedition18205.9 inNot rated3217
2015 Expedition18205.9 inNot rated3164

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →