Model year record

2016 Ford Expedition

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 333 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V572000

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Component
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,456,417
Reported to NHTSA
2025-09-03
Owners notified
2026-01-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V648000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
198,482
Reported to NHTSA
2022-08-26
Owners notified
2023-08-04

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.

Safety risk

Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V150000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
195,864
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-11
Owners notified
2022-04-29

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Safety risk

A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system44120,000 mi
Engine4260,000 mi
Power train3970,000 mi
Service brakes3656,000 mi
Back over prevention29100,000 mi
Unknown or other2239,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1753,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1656,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic962,000 mi
Visibility9120,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection6
Air bags586,000 mi
Steering596,800 mi
Visibility/wiper560 mi
Seat belts486,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module456,511 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder437,222 mi
Vehicle speed control: throttle4103,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner375,000 mi
Structure: body339,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking2
Back over prevention: warnings2
Chest clip, buckle, harness2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan2
Equipment: electrical: infotainment288,000 mi
Exterior lighting212,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit285,913 mi
Trailer hitches2129,000 mi
Wheels2
Back over prevention: camera system1
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera1
Engine and engine cooling1125,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1120,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: throttlebody/manifold185,605 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body1126,000 mi
Suspension1
Vehicle speed control: throttle: actuator/stepper motor1103,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 2015 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.