2021 Ford Expedition · symptom sheet
Engine stalls or loses power while driving
- 30owner reports
- 80,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 9, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
178 of the 235 complaints on this car are about the transmission and drivetrain. 30 of those describe stalling. Only transmission shudder is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 30 reports
Stalling on other Expedition years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2015, 2022, 2026.
What this problem usually is
Stalling reports are some of the most alarming on the site. The engine quits while the car is moving, sometimes on a highway and sometimes at a stop. Many owners say it restarted right away and the dealer found no stored code, which is part of why these complaints pile up before anything gets fixed.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the battery (6 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the transmission and drivetrain cover the 2021 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
All 12 recalls on the 2021 Ford Expedition, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the transmission and drivetrain on the Expedition
Low-pressure fuel pump failure. Closed sep 19, 2025, led to recall 25V-455.
Unexpected transmission downshift. Closed oct 22, 2019, led to recall 19V-075.
Windshield leak causes electric failures. Closed dec 6, 2006.
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head. Closed jan 4, 2006.
Electrical system failure. Closed oct 13, 2005.
Engine compartment fires. Closed aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V-388.
None of these investigations covers the 2021 model year.
When it happens
Too few of these reports state a mileage to give a range.
What owners wrote
“Vehicles automatic transmission repeatedly looses its gear, often while accelerating. The transmission tries to shift down, but somehow ends up loosing engagement and will not re-engage. This lead to critical/dangerous situations on Highways due to the sudden loss of power.”
Filed Aug 5, 2026
“OEM transmission had to be replaced 3 years after new purchase. Replacement transmission installed at Ford dealership has failed after less then 2 years. About to have third transmission installed.”
Filed Aug 3, 2026
“The engine stalled out while trying to pass someone. The car wouldn't go faster when hitting the gas and felt like I couldnt safely slow down to get back over. It felt like something slipped and lost traction, but roads were dry and not rocky or sandy. tapping breaks and letting off gas did nothing. it has happened before but usually in winter, and gettin up to speed. its like the gear shift got stuck.”
Filed Jul 29, 2026
“I have taken my car to the shop for constant transmission clunking, loss of power, random shifting causing a safety issue. It is currently in the shop for the 6th time at 69k I bought it new and have taken it in 5 other times for the same or similar issues with the transmission.”
Filed Jun 23, 2026
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 30 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. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 43 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 25 reports