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Buying a used 2025 Ford Expedition? Check these 5 recalls first
For a vehicle this new, the 2025 Expedition's five recalls are all safety-system items rather than trim or labeling: engines that may leak oil, two separate campaigns about losing brake assist, a passenger airbag described as too forceful, and trailer brakes and lights that may fail. Complaint volume is low at 31 unverified NHTSA reports, but forward collision avoidance and service brakes lead the areas, which lines up with the brake-assist recalls.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm both brake-assist recalls and the passenger airbag recall are closed on this VIN.
- Note the brake pedal feel and ask whether assist loss has ever occurred.
- Check the engine for oil residue and ask about any oil-leak repairs already done.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Ford dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2025 Ford Expedition
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator engines may leak oil | Engine And Engine Cooling | critical |
| Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator can lose brake assist | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | critical |
| Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Passenger Airbag Too Forceful | AIR Bags | high |
| Ford and Lincoln SUVs, trucks can lose brake assist | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | high |
| Ford F-Series, Expedition: Trailer Brakes and Lights May Fail | Electrical System | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
31 complaints filed for this model year, including 4 mentioning a crash, 1 a fire and 2 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 8 | None found |
| Electrical System | 5 | Yes |
| Brakes | 5 | Yes |
| Steering | 5 | None found |
| Seats | 5 | None found |
| Power Train | 4 | None found |