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2019 Ford Expedition

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 Expedition.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S10)

The 2019 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV equipped with an automatic (S10) transmission and a 6.0-quart 5W-30 oil capacity, carrying EPA fuel economy ratings of 17 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 20 mpg combined. Within the model’s 1991–2027 complaint history, this year registers 455 owner complaints and 11 recalls, placing it between the single reported issue of 1991 and the 1,007-complaint peak of 1999, with Power Train problems constituting the top complaint category. That positioning indicates researchers should weigh mechanical reliability heavily when evaluating this vehicle’s service record alongside its specific maintenance parameters.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/24/20 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. · 800 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 94R AGM VRLA battery is required. · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnPWMOEM · verified
Tire size275/55R20 113HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 8.5, 9 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S10)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.8 in
Overall width79.9 in
Overall height76.4 in
Wheelbase122.4 in
Curb weight5624 lb
Track (front / rear)67.7 / 67.3 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined17 / 24 / 20 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Expedition of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.9–6.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2025 Max Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2018Platinum 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.40 sec400 hp4x4
2018Max Platinum 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.60 sec400 hp4x4
2018XLT FX4 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.80 sec375 hp4x4
2018Max Platinum 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.90 sec15.30 sec400 hp4x4
2022Limited Stealth Performance Edition 3.5L Twin-Turbo V64.90 sec13.70 sec440 hp4x4
2022Timberline 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.80 sec440 hp4x4
2022Timberline 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec440 hp4x4
2022Max XLT 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.60 sec380 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub184.0
Front Wheel Hub30.0
Rear Wheel Hub184.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.030 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.31 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity6.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number94R AGM VRLA battery is required.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum44.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum73.0 Engine On psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 184.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 258 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.260
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.71 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.17 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.8 Ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 59 ft lbs., Step 4: Tighten 180°.14.8 Ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 45°.7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new manifold studs13.3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant at 200,000 mi. The big-interval services (at 200,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Ford Expedition sits in the early portion of the current generation, which launched in 2018, and its federal record reflects the typical pattern of a platform still working through early-production issues. Complaints rose from 358 in 2018 to 455 in 2019—the highest count in this generation—before declining to 370 in 2020 and dropping steadily thereafter, suggesting that 2019 captured the peak of owner-reported problems before Ford's iterative refinements took hold. Recalls remained elevated at 11 (compared to 12 in 2018 and 16 in 2020), and investigations ticked up to 2, indicating active regulatory scrutiny during this window. The dominant complaint areas—Power Train (141), Engine (64), and Seat Belts (55)—point to drivetrain and safety-system concerns, though the data does not specify root causes; the 7 crash-related and 3 fire-related complaints add a note of caution without establishing a systemic pattern. By 2021, complaints had fallen to 214 and continued downward, meaning later model years in this generation benefited from meaningful maturity. **Takeaway:** 2019 represents the peak-risk year for complaints in this generation; if you're shopping used, a 2021 or newer Expedition offers a materially cleaner federal record, while a 2019 should be purchased only with a thorough inspection of powertrain and seat-belt systems and confirmation that all 11 recalls have been completed.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
150
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
2
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
455
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 455 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train141
Engine64
Seat Belts55
Unknown Or Other23
Power Train,Engine21
Engine & Engine Cooling21
Air Bags,Seat Belts13
Suspension12

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 11 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V263000Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)Reported 08/05/2020

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. Remedy: 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…

19V633000Seats:Front Assembly:ReclinerReported 28/08/2019

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… Remedy: 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 150 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
TSB 25-24762025-10-30Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2132. Reason for update: update the Part List Description…
24E132025-05-05Unknown Or OtherOn your vehicle, the OBD monitoring system for the catalytic converter may not be…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 Expedition take?

6.0 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30; Temperatures below -22°F OW-30 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Expedition have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Expedition get?

EPA figures are 17 city / 24 highway / 20 combined mpg.