2021 Ford Expedition Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

53Engine complaints

24.9%Of all 213 complaints

#2Most-reported category

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

POWER TRAIN94 · 44.1%

ENGINE53 · 24.9%

Unspecified / other27 · 12.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22 · 10.3%

VISIBILITY11 · 5.2%

Share of the 213 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2021 Ford Expedition overview page.

What owners report

“It started with transmission issues and has since been nothing but trouble. Car has been in and out of shop, now the ac is out…”NHTSA complaint 11599309 — filed 07/05/2024

“Vehicle caught fire on February 29, 2024, with family members inside the vehicle. The fire appeared to start under the hood on the right passenger…”NHTSA complaint 11580672 — filed 04/02/2024

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) and 22V346000 (Engine) however, the parts to do…”NHTSA complaint 11569204 — filed 02/01/2024

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Ford Expedition have engine problems?

Engine is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Expedition: 53 of 213 complaints on file (24.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2021 Ford Expedition have in total?

213 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 4 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.

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 07/14/2026.