Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Ford expedition. The contact stated while his wife was driving at an unknown speed, the infotainment screen was faulty for GPS navigation, voice command and temperature control for the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been…
2016 Ford Expedition equipment problems
severe 5 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $500 · see equipment across all vehicles →
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$500
2fires
1injury
When does it fail?
Of the 5 equipment complaints filed for the 2016 Ford Expedition, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of Ford Expedition we track for equipment problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 5.
No new NHTSA equipment complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Started the car to get heater going and warmed up and started buckling my kids up in their car seats. That's when I started to smell an electrical burning smell coming through the vents. I turned the heater off and the smell got stronger. I turned the heater back on and smelled it even worse. I immediately switched it to ac instead of heat and then I started to notice smoke coming through the air…
The vehicle blower speed controller doesn't match setting on the clement control. The blower will blow at full speed or not at all. This happens not matter the disposition to the vehicle. I took this in while under warranty, nothing was found. Second time out of warranty, stated it was a software update that was needed. Third time they found the issue with the speed control and the wire…
Had equipment trouble with your 2016 Ford Expedition?
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Common questions
How serious is the equipment problem on the 2016 Ford Expedition?
It's a meaningful issue. 5 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $500.
At what mileage does the equipment typically fail?
Based on the 5 complaints filed, equipment issues most often appear around 64,250 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $500 for equipment 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 equipment?
No active recalls currently cover equipment 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2016/Ford/Expedition.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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