2016 Ford Expedition drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 36 complaints for the 2016 Ford Expedition, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 36 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 25 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 25 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 28% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. While parked in her friend's driveway with her child in her car seat, the contact heard an abnormal, popping sound as she was outside of the vehicle. The vehicle began to roll back without warning with her child inside the vehicle; she attempted to hit the emergency brake but was unsuccessful. The vehicle continued to roll backward into a neighbor's fence before the vehicle came to a halt.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway and the vehicle was restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Ford Expedition
- Brakes 52 complaints
- Engine 39 complaints
- Electrical system 33 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Backover prevention 19 complaints
- Fuel system 17 complaints