2026 Ford Expedition Safety Rating

2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD

NHTSA Overall Rating
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5
out of 5
1 Recall2 Complaints2 Variants Tested

Crash Test Results

Frontal Crash
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Full-width barrier test at 35 mph
Side Crash
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Moving deformable barrier at 38.5 mph
Rollover
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Static stability factor + dynamic test
Side Barrier
Not Rated
Side barrier impact protection
Combined Side
Not Rated
Combined side barrier and pole rating

All Tested Variants

NHTSA tests specific body styles and drivetrain configurations separately

DescriptionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A 4WD5β˜…5β˜…5β˜…3β˜…
2026 FORD EXPEDITION SUV N/A RWD5β˜…5β˜…5β˜…3β˜…

Recall History

1 official NHTSA recall β€” all repairs are free at authorized dealerships

Campaign #26V104000Filed: 20/02/2026
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Owner Complaints

Complaints filed with NHTSA by 2026 Ford Expedition owners

2
NHTSA complaints filed for this vehicle
Owner complaints help NHTSA identify potential safety defects that may lead to recalls. A high complaint count may indicate a recurring issue worth investigating.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2026 Ford Expedition safe?

The 2026 Ford Expedition received a 5/5 star overall safety rating from NHTSA. This is considered a safe vehicle with strong crash test performance.

How many recalls does the 2026 Ford Expedition have?

The 2026 Ford Expedition has 1 official NHTSA recall. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealership. Always check if your VIN is affected by visiting the NHTSA recall lookup tool.

What is the crash test rating for the 2026 Ford Expedition?

Frontal crash: 5/5 stars. Side crash: 5/5 stars. Rollover: 3/5 stars. NHTSA tests vehicles at their Vehicle Research and Test Center in Ohio using standardized crash test protocols.