2018 Ford Expedition Suspension Problems

NHTSA component category: SUSPENSION · data through 07/12/2026

23Suspension complaints

6.4%Of all 357 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How suspension ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN135 · 37.8%

ENGINE96 · 26.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30 · 8.4%

Unspecified / other27 · 7.6%

SUSPENSION23 · 6.4%

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

“At approximately 30,000 the vehicle's suspension failed, leading to a very rough ride like a boat hitting waves, and at speed affects the ability to…”NHTSA complaint 11488747 — filed 10/11/2022

“All four shocks leaking at 29000 miles. Replaced under warranty. Now at 35000 rear shocks starting to leak.”NHTSA complaint 11471690 — filed 06/30/2022

“Left front strut leaked and back two struts provide very minimal dampening, which combined created a dangerous situation when banking on the interstate and hitting…”NHTSA complaint 11466680 — filed 05/30/2022

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Suspension complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2018 Ford Expedition have suspension problems?

Suspension is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2018 Ford Expedition: 23 of 357 complaints on file (6.4%). 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 suspension category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SUSPENSION category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.