2018 Ford Expedition · symptom sheet

Suspension noise, struts or alignment

25owner reports
29,000median miles
0involved a crash

Newest report Sep 22, 2026 · checked Sep 24, 2026

25 of the 375 complaints on this car describe suspension.

Tick what matches of 25 reports

clunking over bumps

a strut or shock failed

uneven tire wear

the car pulls to one side

a control arm or bushing

What got replaced

Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the struts or shocks (22 reports).

Recalls and investigations

No recall on the suspension system covers the 2018 model year as of Sep 24, 2026.

NHTSA investigations into the suspension system on the Expedition

PE01-022opened Jul 2, 2001

Suspension · model years 1997 to 1998

Front stabilizer link. Closed nov 9, 2001.

NHTSA summary

PE98-009opened Feb 13, 1998

Suspension · model years 1997

Independent front suspension torsion bar. Closed jun 30, 1998.

NHTSA summary

THREE CONSUMERS HAVE REPORTED FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TWO FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BARS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.IN ONE CASE THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION, AND THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WHEN THE OTHER TWO FAILURES OCCURRED.NO CRASHES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.TORSION BAR FAILURES ARE CONSIDERED TO BE FAIRLY UNCOMMON AND IN EACH OF THE REPORTED CASES, THE FAILURES OCCURRED AT RELATIVELY LOW MILEAGES.THE FAILURES ARE ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE OCCURRED IN A COMMON LOCATION, APPROXIMATELY SIX INCHES FROM THE CONTROL ARM.A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAS BEEN OPENED TO EVALUATE THE SCOPE AND POTENTIAL SAFETY RELATED CONSEQUENCES OF THESE FAILURES.

None of these investigations covers the 2018 model year.

When it happens

The middle half of failures fell between 20,000 and 44,000 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.

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What owners wrote

“With only 53500 miles the gears stopped working. The gear shift pulls and hesitates when changing gears. The engine pulls when excelerating even at low speeds while struggling to shift. The Cam is also causing issues with loud start up sounds.”
Filed Jun 12, 2025 · 53,500 miles

“At approximately 30,000 the vehicle's suspension failed, leading to a very rough ride like a boat hitting waves, and at speed affects the ability to control the vehicle. The Ford dealer advised that all shocks needed replacing. The problem developed gradually over about six months. These or the original shocks on the vehicle, and their early failure is a defect and safety concern.”
Filed Oct 11, 2022

“All four shocks leaking at 29000 miles. Replaced under warranty. Now at 35000 rear shocks starting to leak.”
Filed Jun 30, 2022 · 29,000 miles

“Left front strut leaked and back two struts provide very minimal dampening, which combined created a dangerous situation when banking on the interstate and hitting minimal bumps. When on the interstate at 65-70mph, if any bumps (e.g., bridge/overpass joints) are driven over the truck bounces wildly 5-8 times and the body twists, making it feel as though the truck is on the limit of controllability.”
Filed May 30, 2022

Should you keep driving it?

This page can't tell you that. 0 of 25 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.

File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.