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2023 Ford Expedition problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2023 Ford Expedition. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 27% of relevant complaints.
Better than 75% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2023 Ford Expedition have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 17 of 65 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Expedition concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (27%). For comparison, the 2022 scores 25%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2023 compares with other Ford Expedition years
Of the 14 Ford Expedition years with enough complaints to score, the 2023 is the 2nd-best on engine and transmission share (27%). The worst is the 2019 (80%), the best the 2022 (25%). By volume, the 2023 drew 65 complaints (17 drivetrain), against 113 for the 2022.
Ford Expedition years to avoid and best years →
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The rest of the picture on the 2023 Ford Expedition
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 17 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2023 Ford Expedition powertrain recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2023 Ford Expedition involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 8 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
Risk: A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed…
7 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model; one of NHTSA's listings did not answer when this page was built, so the list may be incomplete. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2023 Ford Expedition have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 17 of 65 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford Expedition concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (27%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2023 Ford Expedition?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2023 Ford Expedition is electrical system: 17 of 65 complaints (26%) name it, followed by power train (11) and engine (6). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 27% of the relevant total.
Is the 2023 Ford Expedition reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 27% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 75% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 14 Ford Expedition years we score, it ranks 2nd-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2023 Ford Expedition?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign on the 2023 Ford Expedition involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 8 in total: 23V128000 (power train: axle assembly). Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Ford Expedition years are better?
Among the Ford Expedition years we track, the 2022 (25%) has a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2023 (27%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/ford-expedition
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