WHEN DRIVING THE 2010 FORD EXPEDITION THROUGH VIRTUALLY ANY PUDDLE, AS THE WATER HITS THE FRONT WHEELS IT IS THROWN DIRECTLY UP ONTO THE WINDSHIELD OF THE SUV. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES AND THEY ALWAYS ARE DESIGNED TO PUSH THE WATER AWAY/UNDER THE VEHICLE. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AS YOU LOOSE ALL VISIBILITY EVERY TIME YOU RUN THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER. HAVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON HIGH…
2010 ford Expedition body problems
moderate 8 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
8
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
THERE ARE 3 SPOTS SO FAR THAT HAVE BUBBLED UP ON THE HOOD AND TAILGATE OF MY VEHICLE. IT'S STILL UNDER WARRANTY TILL 06/15 BUT FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR
AFTER ONLY A LITTLE OVER 3 YEARS THE VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED CORROSION AND PAINT BUBBLING ON THE HOOD AND TAILGATE. THESE BODY PANELS ARE ALUMINUM AND THE PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN, ALTHOUGH THE MANUFACTURER IS VERY RELUCTANT TO RESOLVE THESE PROBLEMS.
PAINT IS BUBBLING ON LIFT GATE. *TR
BUBBLING OF PAINT LOCATED CENTRALLY ON TAILGATE IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS AROUND METAL EDGE AND AROUND LICENSE PLATE, IS APPARENTLY NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTIES OR PURCHASED $3500 EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE EITHER...NICE FORD! *TR
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2010 ford Expedition?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 8 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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