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2012 Ford Expedition recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2012 Ford Expedition. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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2012 Ford Expedition recalls, newest first

April 27, 2016NHTSA 16V248000153,581 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Automatic transmission

Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 3, 2012NHTSA 12V19000010,500 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting › Back up lights

Summary
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.
Consequence
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 vehicle’s 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 vehicle’s not signaling it is in reverse.
Remedy
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.
Components
Exterior lighting › Back up lights; Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 2, 2012NHTSA 12V034000569 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Mid/rear assembly

Summary
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.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat head restraint may not provide the required strength, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 118 complaints about the 2012 Ford Expedition with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
13
Deaths reported
0

Most complained-about components

  1. Power train62
  2. Electrical system20
  3. Vehicle speed control18
  4. Structure › Body15
  5. Engine12

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Questions

Does the 2012 Ford Expedition have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: power train, exterior lighting, seats. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2012 Ford Expedition recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ford dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2012 Ford Expedition?
118 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.