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2023 Ford Expedition

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 Expedition.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2023 Ford Expedition pairs an Automatic (S10) transmission with EPA fuel-economy ratings of 17/23/19 mpg and specifies 6.0 quarts of 5W-30 or 0W-30 viscosity for oil service. Reliability records show 62 owner complaints and 8 recalls, with the top complaint area listed as Unknown Or Other. Viewed against a model history spanning 1991 to 2027 that reaches a high of 1,007 complaints in 1999 and a low of one in 1991, the 2023 model year lands well below that peak, signaling a comparatively modest level of documented owner concern in the Expedition’s long-running timeline.

Model year202520242023202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy17/23/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 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 AGM VRLA battery is required for this vehicle. 48 · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size285/45R22/XL 114HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim9.5 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 / 23 / 19 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
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
2025Max Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V64.90 sec13.50 sec440 hp4WD
2025Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.80 sec440 hp4WD
2025Tremor 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.30 sec14.00 sec440 hp4WD
2025Max Active 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec400 hp4WD

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 / 0W-30 engine oil, SAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150.0 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 19.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.0 qt
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · Synthetic · SAE 75W
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 0W
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt
Transfer Case FluidATF
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.4-1.6 Qts.

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.9 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts59.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts4
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Valve Cover Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 18.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 38.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug11.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain PlugFill: 35.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub129.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub129.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug TypeSP-596
Spark Plug Gap0.030" in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity2.31 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity6.1 oz
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27.0; Rear: 26.0
ABS Sensor Torque6.0
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059" in
Solid Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.280
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002"

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install all bearing caps and bolts followed by all mega caps and bolts. Step 25.9 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°17 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 60°37 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
114.75 ft.lbs., Step 2: 33 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 90°, Step 5: 90°, Step 6: M6 Bolt: 7.4 ft. lbs., Step 7: New Studs: 9.614.75 ft.lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
120.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180°; Side Bolts: Step 1: 33.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°; Support Brace: Step 1: 20.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 225°20 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45°7.4 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 2023 Ford Expedition sits deep in the de-bugged, late phase of the current generation, with its 62 complaints representing roughly one-seventh of the 2019 peak of 455 and a fraction of the 358-455 range that defined the 2018-2020 launch years. Recalls (8) have eased from the 16 logged in 2020 and the 11-12 sustained through 2018-2022, and the absence of any open federal investigation—down from two in 2019-2020 and one in 2021-2022—indicates NHTSA is not currently pursuing systemic issues on this model year. Positionally, 2023 falls just past 2022 (106 complaints, 12 recalls) and tracks closely with 2024 (68 complaints, 7 recalls), placing it near the bottom of the generation's complaint arc and suggesting Ford has worked through the early-cycle issues that drove the 2019 spike. The data does not specify root causes for the 5 crash or 4 fire complaints logged, but the top complaint clusters in the electrical system, service brakes, and structure remain worth probing on a pre-purchase inspection. A 2023 Expedition is a defensible used buy relative to a 2018-2020 example, provided the buyer confirms recall completion and pays particular attention to brake feel and electrical behavior.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
156
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
62
Owner complaints
5 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 62 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other10
Electrical System7
Service Brakes4
Structure3
Vehicle Speed Control3
Visibility3
Power Train3
Seat Belts2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V128000Power Train:Axle AssemblyReported 24/02/2023

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. Remedy: 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…

23V420000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualReported 09/06/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The… Remedy: Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 156 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-23092026-07-02Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 26-2241. Reason For Update: update the parts list to correct the…
TSB 26-22972026-06-24Electrical SystemSome of the vehicles listed in the model statement above equipped with SYNC4 may…
ITRM-26.B04 Expedition2026-06-10Electrical System26C10 Recall remedy -Addresses instances where the trailer lights and trailer brakes may…
SSM 549062026-06-08Electrical SystemSome 2022-2023 Expedition vehicles equipped with a 15-inch multi-function display (minor…
SSM 549052026-06-08Electrical SystemSome 2022-2024 Expedition equipped with driver's assistance package (minor feature codes…

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 2023 Expedition take?

6.0 qt of Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-Q1SP, XO-5W30-Q1FS; Temperatures below -22°F many use SAE 0W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2023 Expedition have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 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 / 23 highway / 19 combined mpg.