2012 Ford Expedition: raw data

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vehicle	2012 / ford / expedition
known issues	7 clusters (reviewed 2026-09-09)
complaints	118 on file (2012-04-20 → 2026-08-12)
recalls	3
investigations	1
fars	27 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Unintended transmission downshift and lead frame failurePOWER TRAIN77 complaints2013-10 → 2026-08expedition-2012-transmission-downshift

11720153 While exiting the freeway at approximately 45 to 50 mph, the transmission downshifted to 1st gear locking up the tires
11425032 The contact owns a 2012 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle independently down shifted to first gear causing both rear tires to lock up
11416159 WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR, RPMS REVVED UP, SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, PUSHING THE GAS PEDAL TEMPORARILY HAD NO EFFECT, "FUEL LEVEL LOW" LIGHT CAME ON AND "TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT" LIGHT CAME ON

Tailgate paint bubbling and corrosionSTRUCTURE11 complaints2015-06 → 2023-02expedition-2012-tailgate-paint-corrosion

11507158 Metal corrosion on the back liftgate is allowing water to leech into the electrical connections to the back camera, causing it to intermittently not work leading to complete failure eventually
10865542 HAVE RUST BUBBLES ON INSIDE BOTTOM OF REAR LIFT GATE. TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM WHERE LIFT GATE WAS NOT MANUFACTURED PROPERLY
10818219 PAINT BLISTERS ARE STARTING TO APPEAR ON REAR LIFT GATE WHERE THE HANDLE IS ATTACHED. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT THIS IS CORROSION DUE TO THE ALUMINIUM MATERIAL THAT THE LIFT GATE IS MADE OF AND POOR PREP WORK OR CONTAMINATION FROM THE FACTORY PAINT

Brake fluid loss and ABS sensor failureSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2014-02 → 2022-03expedition-2012-brake-fluid-abs-failure

11679636 ABS CPU control system. Error Code B1342-EC. Antilock braking system electronic control unit defect
11458800 My wife backed my vehicle out of the garage and began her drive to work. She stopped a few times at stop light through town before she got to the freeway
11045910 MULTIPLE TIMES REPLACING BRAKE PADS, ROTORS AND CALIPERS IN UNDER A YEAR AND 7,000 MILES

Rear air suspension failureSUSPENSION4 complaints2014-04 → 2015-12expedition-2012-air-suspension-failure

10576990 WHILE DRIVING THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION FAILED ABRUPTLY CAUSING THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT
10706513 REAR SUSPENSION FAILED, AND THE REAR DROPPED GOING 45 MPH DOWN THE ROAD
10809077 COULD HEAR A LOUD METAL TO METAL GRINDING SOUND. FINALLY HAD THE EXPEDITION TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. 3 STRUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL AS THE SHOCKS

Seat headrest angle and seat heater or cooler overheatingSEATS3 complaints2012-04 → 2014-12expedition-2012-seat-headrest-discomfort

10489194 THE HEADRESTS FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS ARE QUITE UNCOMFORTABLE
10664062 NECK PROBLEMS DUE TO ANGLE OF HEAD REST WHILE BREAKING, I AM 6'5'. THE EXISTING HEADREST IS A DANGEROUS DESIGN AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED
10455859 AFTER PURCHASING A 2012 FORD EXPEDITION, WE DISCOVERED THAT, WHEN RUNNING THE SEAT A/C, THE MOTOR INSIDE THE SEAT OVERHEATS

Electrical short and under-vehicle fire riskELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 complaints2014-12 → 2023-09expedition-2012-electrical-fire-risk

11543010 I was driving regularly down the road when I noticed the smell of electrical fire
11064338 CUSTOMER COMPLAINED OF THE VEHICLE STALLING. TESTING FOUND AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE WITH THE FUEL SUPPLY AND DELIVERY SYSTEM
10663647 SMELLED A BURNING PLASTIC SMELL FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE

Unintended accelerationVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3 complaints2012-12 → 2014-08expedition-2012-unintended-acceleration

10619402 VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNINTENDED AND UNEXPECTED. SPEED WAS UNCONTROLLABLE
10487785 STOPPED AT 0MPH. WITNESS IN CAR BEHIND. FOOT ON BRAKE. TOUCHED ACCELERATOR NORMALLY. HEARD NOISE. CAR TOOK OFF AT HIGH SPEED. HIT WALL APPROX TWENTY FEET AWAY. BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
118	2012-04-20	2026-08-12	6	2	POWER TRAIN:64; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:20; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:18; STRUCTURE:15; ENGINE:12

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
16V248000	27/04/2016	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.	An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.	Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
12V190000	03/05/2012	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.	IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE R MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLES NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.	FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
12V034000	02/02/2012	SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY	FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT-HAND SEAT.	IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT MAY NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED STRENGTH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.	FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Investigations all years →

action_number	status	subject	components	opened	closed	recall_campaign	summary
RQ17010	closed	Unexpected Transmission Downshift	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	2017-12-25	2019-10-22	19V075000	The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports related to the alleged problem that were not covered under a previous recall for this issue (16V-248).Expedition and Navigator complaint rates are lower than F-150 complaints. Of those 455 reports, 34.7% claimed that the rear wheels locked up when the transmission downshifted. There were 4 accident cla

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	27	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

Cite this

Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2012 Ford Expedition vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/ford/expedition

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2012 Ford Expedition},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2012/ford/expedition}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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