2021 Ford Expedition Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
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
“When driving at interstate speeds, the transmission locked into 7th gear and refused to change gears with changes in speed. This was especially dangerous when…”NHTSA complaint 11594665 — filed 06/16/2024
“Vehicle loses acceleration. When I attempt to pass someone on the interstate, the vehicle does not accelerate. When I push the gas the engine revs…”NHTSA complaint 11593442 — filed 06/10/2024
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2021 Ford Expedition have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the most-reported problem area on the 2021 Ford Expedition: 94 of 213 complaints on file (44.1%). 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 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.
