Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.
Fault profile
Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.
When it fails
The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.
Vehicle age when the failure occurred
Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 77 of 77 complaints with a usable failure date.
Known issues
The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.
Driver assistance
32 complaint records5 crash reports
"Driver assistance warning lights come on. All safety systems such as blind spot, collision avoidance, and lane keeping fail and are inoperable. This also shuts down cruise control. For has been aware of this issue since December 2024..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →
Electrical system
15 complaint records
"6/10/25- car turned off in the middle of the road 6/12/25- car would not start 7/6/25- car would not start 6/16/25 and 7/12/25 car apparently had warning in the ford system of a malfunction..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse electrical system parts in the directory →
Brakes
9 complaint records3 crash reports
"I actually have already sent in an assessment for airbag, but then read the recall on brakes, which at the time, because a new vehicle, I didn’t think possible. Even when pushing on my brakes, my vehicle was not slowing down like it should have, and I had a front end collision...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →
Recall campaigns
Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN. Each campaign number links to the federal record.
| Campaign | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V368000 | Structure | 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. | Normally free |
| 26V104000 | Exterior Lighting | 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... | Normally free |
| 25V315000 | Back Over Prevention | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger,... | Normally free |
| 25V314000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid... | Normally free |
| 25V198000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. | Normally free |
| 24V851000 | Engine And Engine Cooling | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. | Normally free |
| 24V852000 | Equipment | 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. | Normally free |
Transport Canada recalls
Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.
| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026279 2026-06-09 | Other | 16,208 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the chrome plating on the center console could bubble and peel. If this happens, sharp edges can be created. Safety Risk: Exposed sharp edges can increase the risk of injury. |
| 2026079 2026-02-20 | Lights And Instruments | 627,267 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem with the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may cause the trailer lights not to work when towing. This problem could also cause the trailer brakes not to work on certain vehicles. |
| 2025259 2025-05-09 | Brakes | 13,172 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the front brake lines may have been bent during engine installation. As a result, the brake lines could become damaged by contact with the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. |
| 2025260 2025-05-09 | Visual System | 159,135 | Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display or to freeze when the transmission is shifted into reverse. |
| 2025163 2025-03-28 | Engine | 653 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine cup plug(s) may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels. |
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| Recall | System | Units (CA) | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024687 2024-11-08 | Engine | 343 | Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear engine cup plug may not have been installed properly. As a result, engine oil could leak and cause a loss of power to the wheels. |
Service bulletins and warranty extensions
Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| TSB 26-2408 Sep 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2309. Reason For Update: update the Model section to remove Aviator 10R80, update the Parts list to add 3.3L to W520514-S440, and add L1MZ-7Z490-G valve body separator plate for Aviator. | |
| SSM 55100 Aug 2026 | Seats | For Various Ford and Lincoln vehicles, if diagnostics lead to the replacement of the front seat cushion cover J-clips, lower-level service parts are now available. | |
| TSB 26-2366 Aug 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a condition where certain devices built on the Android OS platform (including Voxx rear seat entertainment system) indicate they are connected to the vehicles Wi-Fi hotspot, but internet performance is degraded. | |
| SSM 55031 Jul 2026 | Electrical System | Some 2021-2026 Ford/Lincoln vehicles may exhibit various symptoms including but not limited to the auto start/stop system not operating as intended with a "Check Charging System" message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) while the charging system is operating properly with... | |
| SSM 55028 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2021-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an "Updating SYNC" message on the vehicle center display screen after an over the air (OTA) update. |
Show 55 more bulletins
| Bulletin | Type | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26E04 Jul 2026 | Unknown Or Other | NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 26E04 Certain 2021-2025 Model Year F-150, Maverick, Mustang, Ranger, Expedition, Bronco Sport, Explorer, Bronco, Navigator, and Aviator Vehicles Powertrain Control Module Software Update | |
| TSB 26-2309 Jul 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the claim quantity of the part number JB3Z-4B496-B from 3 to 6. | |
| TSB 26-2297 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may experience a blank center display screen or black center display after welcome animation. The rear-view camera will still function when shifting the vehicle to reverse under these conditions. | |
| ITRM-26.B04 Expedition Jun 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Electrical System | 26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may not function |
| SSM 54905 Jun 2026 | Electrical System | Some 2022-2024 Expedition equipped with driver's assistance package (minor feature codes DBCBB or DBCBC) may exhibit various driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with various invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble... | |
| TSB 26-2263 May 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 26-2112. Reason For Update: add 2026 model year vehicles, update LV fluid XT-10-QLVC and CXT-10-LV6 description to add "Transfer Case Fluid 4WD Only", and update Step 4 to inspect/replace 7H351 and 7B177 outside of this article. | |
| ECG-26.2.11.4.1 Expeditio May 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Electrical System | Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring |
| SYNC-26.2.8.3 Expedition May 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Quality improvements include: -Privacy robustness updates -Resolves various user interface and data display bugs within the Towing menu |
| TSB 26-2241 May 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes 25-2587. Reason For Update: update the Parts list to add the F-clutch friction plates HL3Z-7B164-D and the F-clutch steel plates PR3Z-7B164-A for the proper vehicle lines, replace the transfer case mounting bolt part number from W714288-S438 to... | |
| TCU-26.2.11.3 Expedition May 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Unknown Or Other | Quality improvements include: - Telematics Control Unit update to enhance connected features |
| ECG-26.2.11.4 Expedition May 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Electrical System | Quality improvements include: - Enhanced system performance, disk usage limits and memory monitoring |
| SSM 54719 Apr 2026 | Power Train | For 20212026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. | |
| SSM 54720 Apr 2026 | Electrical System | Various 2020-2026 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). | |
| TSB 26-2023 Apr 2026 | Engine | Some vehicles listed in the Model section above may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2418:72 and/or P2450 stored in the PCM. | |
| TSB 25-2587 Mar 2026 | SERVICE CAMPAIGN | Power Train | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh 3-4, 4-5 upshifts * Harsh 5-3, 4-3 downshifts * Harsh reverse engagements These symptoms may be worse when cold. |
| SSM 54674 Mar 2026 | Power Train | For 2021-2026 vehicles equipped with the 10R80 transmission, a new Transmission Clutch Circuit Leak Test has been introduced in the Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS). This test utilizes the pressure and vacuum transducer (PVT) when available. | |
| TSB 26-2112 Mar 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes TSB 26-2059. Reason For Update: To add missing labor operations. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio -... | |
| TSB 26-2059 Feb 2026 | Power Train | This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2423. Reason For Update: Replace the incorrect acronym SOWC with the correct acronym OWC. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to... | |
| SSM 54605 Feb 2026 | Electrical System | Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with minor feature codes DBCBB or DBCBC may exhibit various driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). | |
| SSM 54593 Feb 2026 | Engine | Some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition/Navigator, Escape/Corsair, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Maverick vehicles equipped with a 1.5/2.0/2.3/3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Oct-2024 and through 31-May-2025 may exhibit an extended crank condition, strong fuel smell in the engine... | |
| SYNC-25.2.1.6.5.2 Expedi Jan 2026 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Electrical System | "Quality Improvements Include: - Bug Fixing and Feature improvements. - Resolves black screen issue caused when there is no SiriusXM disk space." |
| SSM 54534 Jan 2026 | Electrical System | Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. | |
| SSM 54517 Jan 2026 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2022-2024 Expedition Timberline vehicles may exhibit a condition where the trail turn assist feature is disabled after a few seconds of activation. This may be due to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software. | |
| SSM 54503 Jan 2026 | Power Train | Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2026 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. | |
| SSM 54447 Dec 2025 | Electrical System | Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with minor feature codes DBCBB or DBCBC may exhibit various driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). | |
| 25L02 Dec 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement | |
| SSM 54392 Nov 2025 | Engine | Some 2021-2025 F-150/Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) and may also exhibit a rattle noise from the turbocharger. | |
| SSM 54363 Nov 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L/3.5L (non hybrid)/6.8L/7.3L engine and 2021-2026 E-Series may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on... | |
| SSM 54350 Nov 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with driver assistance features and minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). | |
| TSB 25-2512 Oct 2025 | Electrical System | This article supersedes TSB 25-2104 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit all of the following conditions: * Inoperative BlueCruise and lane centering * DTC U2018:51 stored in the... | |
| SSM 54313 Oct 2025 | Lane Departure | Some 2020-2025 various Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with blind spot information system (BLIS) may experience an inoperative blind spot monitoring with a "Blind Spot System Fault" message displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). | |
| SSM 54317 Oct 2025 | Electrical System | Some 2021-2025 F-150, 2022-2025 Expedition/Navigator, 2023-2025 F-Super Duty, 2024-2025 Ranger and 2026 Transit vehicles may exhibit a discharged battery and/or a no crank/no start condition. | |
| SSM 54269 Oct 2025 | Engine | Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator/F-150/F-Super Duty/F-53 Motorhome/F59 Commercial Stripped Chassis/F-650/F-750/Transit vehicles equipped with a 2.7L,3.5L EcoBoost (non-hybrid), 3.5L Cyclone, 6.8L or 7.3L engine, may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on... | |
| TSB 25-2466 Oct 2025 | Structure | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit a headliner rattle or sagging condition around the roof opening panel. This may be due to the adhesive separating from the headliner substrate. | |
| TSB 25-2423 Sep 2025 | Power Train | Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: - No upshift past second gear - Unable to achieve third gear ratio - Illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P0757 and P2701 This may be due to a damaged... | |
| PCM-25.6.1 Expedition Sep 2025 | SOFTWARE UPDATE | Power Train | Quality improvements include: -On-Board Diagnostics calibration for an enhanced Intake air temperature sensor performance |
| SSM 54137 Aug 2025 | Visibility/Wiper | Various 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with the rear camera on demand feature may exhibit "Please Check Surroundings For Safety" or "Full View Not Available" messages when the rear camera button is pressed and the vehicle is not in reverse. | |
| SSM 54138 Aug 2025 | Fuel/Propulsion System | Some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition/Navigator, Escape/Corsair, Bronco, Explorer, Mustang, Maverick vehicles equipped with a 1.5/2.0/2.3/3.5L EcoBoost engine and built on 01-Oct-2024 and through 31-May-2025 may exhibit an extended crank condition, strong fuel smell in the engine... | |
| SSM 54083 Jul 2025 | Power Train | Some 2020-2023 Explorer, 2022-2023 F-150, and 2023-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 2.3L/3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and/or powertrain malfunction (wrench) indicator with diagnostic trouble codes... | |
| SSM 54090 Jul 2025 | Electrical System | Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4/Digital Experience may exhibit an unsuccessful telematics control unit module (TCU) software update or software activation during a universal serial bus (USB) update. | |
| SSM 53973 Jun 2025 | Power Train | Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various... | |
| SSM 53966 Jun 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2021-2025 Ford/ Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC4 may not be able to perform an update to the accessory protocol interface module (APIM). This may be due to the software in the APIM. | |
| SSM 53893 Jun 2025 | Lane Departure | Some 2022-2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver assistance features and minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). | |
| SSM 53878 Jun 2025 | Power Train | Some 2021-2025 Expedition/Navigator and 2021-2025 F-150 non-Lightning/non-PowerBoost vehicles may exhibit a rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. | |
| SSM 53764 May 2025 | Power Train | Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns. | |
| SSM 53760 May 2025 | Forward Collision Avoidance | Some 2023-2024 Escape/Corsair vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature code DBCAB for Escape and minor feature code DBCBC for Corsair and 2022-2024 Expedition vehicles equipped with driver assistance features with minor feature codes DBCBB and DBCBC... | |
| SSM 53661 Apr 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2018-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with 22 inch wheels, may exhibit an increased level of vibrations which can be felt while driving on a smooth road at speeds at or above 75 mph (120 km/h). | |
| SSM 53569 Apr 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (SODR), side obstacle detection control... | |
| SSM 53531 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2022-2024 Expedition Timberline vehicles may exhibit a condition where the trail turn assist feature is disabled after a few seconds of activation. | |
| TSB 25-2104 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This article supersedes TSB 24-2251 to update the labor times associated with the Service Procedure from M-time to AP-time. | |
| TSB 25-2107 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This article supersedes TSB 25-2055 to update the labor time description. | |
| 24L07 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Special Field Action 24L07 Certain 2024 Model Year Expedition Platinum Vehicles Multi-Contour Seat Delete Credit Reimbursement | |
| SSM 53469 Mar 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2022-2024 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit the liftgate spoiler contacting the roof during freezing temperatures when ice is present. | |
| TSB 25-2059 Feb 2025 | Unknown Or Other | This TSB supersedes 24-2261. Reason for update: update the procedure, parts list and labor operation. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Lower than actual fuel level indication on the fuel gauge *... | |
| SSM 53444 Feb 2025 | Unknown Or Other | Some 2023-2025 Ford vehicles were not produced with a factory wired keyless entry keypad. |
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Before you buy this vehicle
A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.
- Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
- Sit in it with the engine off and test everything that has a switch.Windows, locks, lights, the cluster, the radio. Electrical faults are this vehicle's story and the hardest to see on a drive: an intermittent no-start waits for the second week of ownership. Ask for the battery's age and whether any control module has been replaced.
- Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
- Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 7 recall campaigns on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
- Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.
Parts search directory
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