2016 Ford Expedition Engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 211 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Ford Expedition overview page.
What owners report
“Water/condensation build-up in charge air cooler collects in tubing and discharges into intake when quickly accelerating from a stopped position or âpunching itâ to pass…”NHTSA complaint 11450683 — filed 02/06/2022
“I WAS ACCELERATING, TURNING LEFT TO ENTER A FREEWAY ON RAMP. MY SPEED WAS REDUCED TO 1MPH AND I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE OR CONTROL…”NHTSA complaint 11415332 — filed 05/05/2021
“2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL LIMITED - MANUFACTURED IN DEARBORN MICHIGAN "YELLOW WRENCH" WARNING LIGHT CAME ON THE FREEWAY AND CUT 100% OF POWER TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 11350019 — filed 08/18/2020
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Ford Expedition have engine problems?
Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2016 Ford Expedition: 37 of 211 complaints on file (17.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Ford Expedition have in total?
211 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
