2022 Ford Expedition: True Cost, Problems & Verdict

111 NHTSA owner complaints · 12 recalls · data-computed verdict. No opinions — public data only.

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Editor's note

Avoid the 2019 and 2020 Expedition, which score 42 and 41 on 481 and 397 owner complaints, both led by Power Train at 211 and 252. Buy a 2015, which scores 89 on 164 complaints with no safety-critical campaign, or a 2023 to 2025, which score 79, 73 and 73 on 71 or fewer complaints each; the 2018, 2021 and 2022 are CAUTION at 55, 63 and 65. Read the full note on the model page. 2022 specifically: 111 complaints on record, score 65/100 — read the year table on the model page to see where it sits among its siblings.

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Used full-size SUVs: Expedition, Tahoe, Yukon and Escalade years to avoid, including 2022 — written and signed by Adir Trabelsi, 2026-09-16.

Owner complaints: 111 filed with NHTSA

Complaints per year on the road: 27.75

Electrical System19Unknown Or Other19Forward Collision Avoidance16Power Train15Structure12Engine10

What owners say

Verbatim reports filed with the United States safety regulator (NHTSA) by owners of this exact model year. Public record.

1. There was front suspension failure where the lower ball joint has separated, causing the steering knuckle and wheel assembly to detach and collapse while driving- yes it is available to inspect if done tomorrow 2. Driver could not control car, passengers and other cars on road in immediate danger. Car was swerving with loss of control 3 Independent service center looked-this should have not have happened. 4 No h…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the transmission was sticking. The failure was a recurring failure. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle received a software update; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
The ipma module which controls the lane keep assist has stopped working permanently. The dealership has quoted the cost to replace the ipma at over $1,000. The warning light stating that the front camera module and lane keep assist are unavailable appears each time the vehicle is started up.

Recalls: 12 campaigns (6 severe)

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CampaignComponentSummary
25V455000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
24V852000Equipment:Other:LabelsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard.
25V314000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And FittingsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
25V315000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to…
23V420000Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other ManualFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints.
26V368000Structure:Interior Panels:Center ConsoleFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Expedition vehicles. The chrome plating on the center console may bubble and peel, resulting in sharp edges.
26V104000Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake ControlFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of…
25V729000Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

What it costs to buy — and what owning it really takes

Class-level estimates, priced as a full-size SUV of its model year, re-priced to your country. Not a quote, not a valuation of one specific car — condition, mileage and options move it. How these are computed.

Typical price today $40,200–$57,800 used market, 2026
You lose to depreciation $3,560/year $17,800 over five years
Price when new (2022)$57,400
Worth in five years$31,200
Depreciation, five years$17,800
Insurance, five years$8,950–$12,750
Fuel and maintenance, five years$25,035
Five-year cost of owning it$53,685
Per mile driven, at 12,000 miles a year$0.89

What it costs to run

EPA combined 19 MPG · estimated annual fuel cost $3,250

Fuel (your region)$3,250
Maintenance band (your region) $973–$1,981
Estimated running cost this year (age 4) $4,727
Range across the maintenance band $4,223–$5,231
Next five years, running cost $25,035

Re-priced automatically from your country's retail fuel, electricity and parts indices — change country in the bar at the top. Estimates; see methodology.

02468101214$7,266vehicle age (years)
fuel/energy + maintenance band, annual — US dollars, estimate

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What this car's problems cost to fix

Ranked by the components owners of this exact model year actually complain about. Each figure is flat-rate labour hours x the local shop rate plus a parts band — an estimate of what this kind of failure costs, not a quote, and not a prediction that this car will need it. Formula.

  • Electrical System19 complaints · typical job: Alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement (3.0 h labour + parts)$540–$1,310
  • Unknown Or Other19 complaints · typical job: Diagnosis and mixed repair (2.0 h labour + parts)$360–$940
  • Forward Collision Avoidance16 complaints · typical job: Radar or camera module replacement and calibration (3.0 h labour + parts)$780–$2,160
  • Power Train15 complaints · typical job: Transmission service or clutch-pack repair (7.0 h labour + parts)$1,290–$4,040
  • Structure12 complaints · typical job: Body, subframe or corrosion repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,070–$2,920
  • Engine10 complaints · typical job: Cooling-system or timing-drive repair (6.0 h labour + parts)$1,040–$2,220

FAQ

What is the most common problem with the 2022 Ford Expedition?

The most-reported issue in NHTSA complaint data is Electrical System (19 complaints in our indexed sample).

Is the 2022 Ford Expedition a good used car to buy?

Our data verdict is CAUTION with a reliability score of 65/100, computed from 111 NHTSA complaints and 12 recall campaigns. See the verdict card for the top reasons.

How much does it cost to fix the 2022 Ford Expedition's most common problem?

19 of the NHTSA complaints filed against the 2022 Ford Expedition sit in the Electrical System group — more than any other component on this model year. The representative job there is alternator, battery-drain or body-module diagnosis and replacement: about 3.0 hours of labour plus parts, roughly $540–$1,310 at a US independent shop and re-priced to your country at the top of the page. It is an estimate of what this class of failure costs, not a quote for this car.

What does a 2022 Ford Expedition cost to run per year?

About $5,007 a year in fuel or energy plus the maintenance band — roughly $25,035 over five years, before purchase price, insurance and depreciation. Figures come from available EPA fuel-economy data and industry maintenance averages, and are re-priced to your country.

Does the 2022 Ford Expedition have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 12 recall campaign(s) for the 2022 Ford Expedition, 6 of them touching fire, crash or stall risk, the most recent recorded 07/07/2025. Check this car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

What will a 2022 Ford Expedition really cost YOU per year?

Fuel, maintenance band and depreciation — computed from public data in 10 seconds.

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Data sources

Complaints & recalls: NHTSA · Fuel economy: EPA fueleconomy.gov · Scoring: our published methodology.
Maintenance bands are industry-average estimates (AAA Your Driving Costs, CarMD index) — labeled estimates, not measurements. Last updated: 2026-10-04.

65RELIABILITY / 100
CAUTION

Moderate evidence — 111 complaints, 12 recalls on record

Typical price today$40,200–$57,800used market estimate · the full money picture
Running cost, next 5 years$25,035fuel/energy + maintenance band midpoint · estimate
  • 111 NHTSA complaints on record (27.8/yr of exposure) — better than a typical year of this model (37.5/yr)
  • 12 recall campaigns, 6 touching safety-critical systems

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