2010 Ford EXPEDITION - Ratings, Complaints and Recalls

The 2010 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB has not been rated for overall safety by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, it received excellent ratings of 5 stars for both the front crash driver side and passenger side, as well as for the overall side crash, driver side, and passenger side. In terms of safety features, this car is equipped with standard electronic stability control. It does not have forward collision warning or lane departure warning systems.

Despite its strong safety ratings, this vehicle has garnered 56 complaints reported to the NHTSA. Fortunately, there have been no recalls issued for this model. Overall, based on the available safety data, the 2010 Ford Expedition Extended appears to be a safe choice for potential buyers, especially with its high crash safety ratings and the inclusion of electronic stability control.

Top stats at a glance

Complaint Count

56

Recall Count

0

Investigation Count

0

Safety Rating

Not Rated

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Safety Features

2010 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Features

Here are the safety features that come as standard on the 2010 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

ESC is an advanced safety feature in vehicles designed to help drivers maintain control during challenging driving conditions. By continuously monitoring various factors such as steering angle, vehicle speed, and individual wheel speeds, ESC can detect and reduce the risk of skidding or loss of control. It achieves this by automatically applying brakes to specific wheels to stabilize the vehicle.

Standard
Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is a safety feature in vehicles that helps prevent frontal collisions by alerting the driver of an imminent collision with a vehicle or obstacle ahead. Using sensors such as radar or cameras, FCW monitors the distance and speed of vehicles in front, and if it detects a potential collision, it provides visual and/or auditory warnings to prompt the driver to take evasive action.

No
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is a safety feature in vehicles that alerts drivers when their vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane without signaling. Utilizing cameras or sensors to monitor lane markings on the road, LDW detects when the vehicle crosses these lines and triggers visual, auditory, or haptic alerts to notify the driver of potential lane departure.

No

2010 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB Safety Ratings

Here we have the crash and rollover ratings for the 2010 Ford Expedition Extended 4-DR. w/SAB Where possible we've included the ratings for the oldest and latest models of this car so you can compare how the safety ratings have changed over time.

Frontal Crash Ratings

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Overall Front Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Front Crash Driver Side Rating 5 5 5
Front Crash Passenger Side Rating 5 5 5

Side Crash Ratings

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Overall Side Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5
Side Crash Drivers Side Rating Not Rated 5 5
Side Crash Passenger Side Rating Not Rated 5 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Front Not Rated Not Rated 5
Combined Side Barrier Pole Rating - Rear Not Rated Not Rated 5
Overall Side Barrier Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Rollover Ratings

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Test 2005 Score 2010 Score 2024 Score
Rollover Rating Not Rated 4 3
Rollover Possibility % 0% 0% 0%
Dynamic Tip Result No Tip No Tip
Side Pole Crash Rating Not Rated Not Rated 5

Complaints for the 2010 Ford EXPEDITION

This chart show the number of complaints for each car component. A Higher number of complaints could indicate that this car might have a common fault. Something to look out for when purchasing one.

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Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford expedition. the contact stated that while the vehicle was idling with the park engaged, the vehicle shifted out of gear and rolled backwards crashing into a steel post without warning. the front and rear passenger side doors were ajar. additionally, the key fell out of the ignition switch. the occupant seated in the rear jumped out of the vehicle but sustained no injuries or medical attention. no police report was filed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated the vehicle was not drivable. the contact called nelson ford located at 201 commonwealth blvd w, martinsville, va 24112 but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 247,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2021-03-08

Complaint:
"when attempting to pass another vehicle without warning the truck will not accelerate causing a hazardous situation. the transmission will attempt to shift into passing gear and the engine will increase in rpm but there is no increase in speed. after a few seconds there is a mild bang and shudder when you let off the foot pedal. there is no way to accelerate enough to pass the vehicle you're attempting to pass unless they slow down for you so the only option is to coast and resume your position behind the vehicle you were attempting to pass. this has now happened at least 3 times that i remember. unfortunately it only needs to happen once in the wrong situation to have potentially deadly consequences. i have returned the vehicle to the dealership and have been advised the transmission software needs to be updated. i've done this twice and now it appears to be needed again after only 3 or 4 months. in addition, while it is not a safety issue, the low speed operation of the transmission is erratic. the software updates seem to address this issue but only for a short time. i can live with the low speed issue, the lack of passing ability is a huge safety issue to me at least. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2012-10-04

Complaint:
"tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford expedition. the contact stated that after the vehicle was shifted into park and the keys were removed from the ignition, the vehicle rolled forward and crashed into a tree. the police were contacted and report was filed. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 47,000."
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2012-06-07

Complaint:
"the 2010 ford expedition was parked in a driveway not on an incline. while in park it rolled backwards across a street and crashed into a tree. after the incident it was determined that with the engine turned off and the key removed the car could be put into any gear. it was further determined that the key could be removed with the engine off and the car in drive or any other gear. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2013-06-09

Complaint:
"transmission severely slips when downshifting from overdrive...only happens after driving for 2 or more hours. have had it in 3 times, but dealer only would document it once. the first 2 times, they said the car was still breaking in and that it would settle in after a few more thousand miles. the 3rd time the dealer hooked up equipment and drove it for 5 min, returned and said no problem found. i filed complaint with ford. they called dealer, called me back and said there was no problem. i have a $50k vehicle that can only be driven on short trips. it is very dangerous since it slips and then catches so badly that it feels like someone is literally running into the back of the vehicle.(basically the trans is slipping, but it is tearing up the u joints, and other components as it slips and catches) it would hit so hard when it catches that it would wake up the kids on our trip to fl (1100 miles each way) every time the cruise control would try to maintain speed on any incline. looks like all the media around ford finally having quality vehicles and having changed to a true customer service oriented company are false. if nhtsa can't assist, then once i can get it paid down enough to break even, i'll trade it in on a suburban or toyota. i'm done with ford...don't take your chances, buy something else. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2011-01-04

Complaint:
"i own a 2010 ford expedition v8 with 9000miles on it. i was pulling out into traffic making a left hand turn from a stop. while giving the truck gas the transmission started jumping gears and slipping while other vehicles slammed on their brakes. the truck has been into shop 9 times in 8 months for transmissions issues. the transmission issues have occurred several times and problem is not being addressed by the manufacturer. the transmission has been worked on several times and at this point i afraid to put my family in this truck. *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2011-12-03

Complaint:
"my 2010 has jumped out of gear 4-5 times and most recently it jumped out and i missed the brake and hit the gas --the suv ran into a building causing about 6-8k in damage. i know i put the expedition in gear and the video/surveil. tape shows that i did..i am trading this pos asap!!! *tr"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2011-04-04

Complaint:
"tl*the contact owns a 2010 ford expedition. when the vehicle stopped on an incline, the gear shift was in reverse; however, it responded as if it were in park. the vehicle crashed into a bank of rocks. there were front end damages to the bumper. there were no injuries mentioned. the dealer was contacted and stated that was the way the vehicle was designed. the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 2100 and the current mileage was 2150. updated 08/27/10. *lj when the vehicle was turned off, it went into free wheel and started to roll down the incline and subsequently crashed causing damage. the vehicle was on an incline and thought to be in park, but was really in reverse. updated 08/31/10*jb"
Components Involved: POWER TRAIN
Date of incident: 2010-08-07

FORD Overall Complaint Ranking

This table shows the ranking of car manufacturers when it comes to most complaints and recalls. The manufacturer with the most complaints is at the top. However this doesn't necassarily mean they should be avoided. Some manufacturers might just have more popular or affordable cars which a lot of people have bought. Which means there's more scope for a complaint to be made. Use the ranking table below as a part your wider research into buying a car.

FORD ranks 1 out of 44 in the complaints ranking table.

Manufacturer Complaint Count Recall Count Ranking
FORD 208,358 3,259 1
CHEVROLET 111,306 2,082 2
TOYOTA 81,019 1,852 3
HONDA 61,937 1,268 4
NISSAN 56,226 930 5
DODGE 45,756 827 6
HYUNDAI 44,150 649 7
GMC 34,441 1,410 8
KIA 29,832 501 9
CHRYSLER 27,698 254 10
TESLA 26,230 730 11
BMW 24,890 1,877 12
VOLKSWAGEN 23,125 829 13
MERCEDES-BENZ 19,066 2,925 14
SUBARU 18,513 703 15
MAZDA 10,599 364 16
PONTIAC 10,430 138 17
CADILLAC 9,434 444 18
AUDI 7,865 1,093 19
BUICK 7,851 279 20
SATURN 7,672 84 21
MERCURY 7,374 135 22
LEXUS 6,373 408 23
LINCOLN 5,897 423 24
ACURA 5,722 382 25
MINI 5,585 366 26
INFINITI 4,000 187 27
MITSUBISHI 3,912 397 28
VOLVO 3,875 727 29
PORSCHE 2,646 1,231 30
SUZUKI 2,272 123 31
FIAT 2,205 80 32
SAAB 1,536 76 33
JAGUAR 1,195 198 34
SMART 528 17 35
GENESIS 436 42 36
ISUZU 249 37 37
ALFA ROMEO 161 37 38
MASERATI 76 46 39
BENTLEY 46 159 40
POLESTAR 42 2 41
LUCID 14 6 42
CODA 4 2 43
MAYBACH 0 0 44

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