12:59 06-01-2026

Why Consumer Reports says to avoid 2018–2019 Ford Expedition used models

According to the latest compiled data, Consumer Reports highlights several used Ford Expedition model years that are best avoided.

In its most recent list of vehicles to skip, Consumer Reports added the 2018–2019 Ford Expedition, citing weak reliability as the main reason. While experts have praised these big SUVs for their generous cabin space and comfortable ride, the Expeditions from those years underperformed on durability across multiple fronts—a gap that tends to matter most to used-car shoppers.

Owners point to transmission issues, excessive oil consumption, electronic glitches, and a run of recalls—about eight at the time of writing. Taken together, that mix of troubles dulls the ownership experience of the 2018–2019 Expedition and makes it harder to recommend, even though the basics look promising on paper.