2018 Ford Expedition Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 357 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2018 Ford Expedition overview page.
What owners report
“My transmission stalls out multiple times while driving. It switches gears really rough. If my car stalls out at a light it could interfere with…”NHTSA complaint 11507915 — filed 02/17/2023
“Transmission will downshift from 8th gear to 2nd while driving 60mph also will go into park randomly at low speeds very dangerous to drive a…”NHTSA complaint 11506757 — filed 02/11/2023
“The contact owns a 2018 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while in park and releasing the brake pedal, the vehicle rolled forward three to…”NHTSA complaint 11505890 — filed 02/06/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2018 Ford Expedition have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Expedition: 135 of 357 complaints on file (37.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2018 Ford Expedition have in total?
357 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 21 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
