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2025 Ford Expedition

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 Expedition.

Transmission Automatic (S10)

The 2025 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined, positioning it within the competitive landscape of large utility vehicles. Reliability data for this model year shows 27 owner complaints logged to date, with seat-related issues representing the most frequently cited concern alongside five issued recalls—figures that reflect a substantial improvement from the model's historical complaint trajectory. The model's complaint history spanning from 1991 to the projected 2027 range shows a dramatic contrast, with complaints dropping from a peak of 1,007 in 1999 down to the current low levels, indicating that Ford has achieved notable gains in dependability and owner satisfaction over the Expedition's production run.

Model year202520242023202120202019201820172016

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · 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 height78 in
Wheelbase122.4 in
Curb weight5668 lb
Track (front / rear)68.1 / 68.1 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)50/50

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 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.

4.9–5.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.90 sec — 2025 Max Platinum (Stealth Performance Pack)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
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.

Chassis torques

Rear Wheel Hub258 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) · Cabin Air Filter (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (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 2025 Ford Expedition sits at the low-complaint end of the current generation's federal record, with just 27 complaints, 5 recalls, no investigations, and 126 TSBs. Compared with the prior three model years—2022 (106 complaints/12 recalls), 2023 (62 complaints/8 recalls), and 2024 (68 complaints/7 recalls)—2025 shows a clear downward trend in both complaints and recalls, even as TSB volume ticked up from 101 in 2024 to 126. This continues a broader arc that peaked at 455 complaints in 2019 and 16 recalls in 2020 and has fallen steadily since, placing 2025 among the cleaner recent years. Reported complaint categories are led by seats (5), followed by "unknown or other" and service brakes/forward collision avoidance (3 each), plus steering/power train/wheels (2), with 4 crash-related and 1 fire-related complaint; the data does not specify root causes. Because 2025 has the lowest complaint count of the 2022-2025 window and fewer recalls than each of those years, it looks like a comparatively strong used-buy candidate in this generation, provided any open recalls are addressed.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
126
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
27
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 1 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 27 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Seats5
Unknown Or Other3
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance3
Steering,Power Train,Wheels2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Structure2
Forward Collision Avoidance1
Parking Brake,Power Train1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V198000Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/LubricationReported 28/03/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a… Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford…

25V439000Air Bags:FrontalReported 27/06/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during… Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 126 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 550052026-07-13Electrical System2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with power running boards do not deploy…
DSMC-26.15.1 Expedition2026-06-17Electrical SystemQuality improvements include: -Enhanced Driver State Monitoring Camera performance to…
26U032026-06-15Electrical SystemRecommended Repair Prior to Sale Update Prior to Sale 26U03 Certain 2025-2026 Model Year…
TSB 26-22802026-06-11SteeringSome of the vehicles listed in the Model Statement above may exhibit a concern where the…
SSM 549102026-06-09Visibility/WiperSome 2025-2026 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with one-touch up/down front…

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2025 Expedition have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Expedition get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.