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Ford Expedition: which year should you buy?
Across the 2012 to 2026 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2012 (87/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.
Every model year, scored
Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.
6 complaints · 1 recalls
26 complaints · 5 recalls
68 complaints · 7 recalls
61 complaints · 8 recalls
104 complaints · 12 recalls
211 complaints · 12 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
365 complaints · 18 recalls · ⚠ park-it recall
452 complaints · 11 recalls
357 complaints · 14 recalls
353 complaints · 4 recalls
210 complaints · 3 recalls
164 complaints · 3 recalls
116 complaints · 3 recalls
Zeroing in on the 2012?
The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2012 Ford Expedition’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.
Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2026 Ford Expedition head-to-head →