Ford · 2012

2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 15 MPG.

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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4.

4/5

Overall

4/5

Frontal crash

4/5

Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
5.4L 8-cyl	Automatic 6-spd	Gasoline or E85	13	18	15	592

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 12V190000

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

Campaign 12V034000

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.

Campaign 16V248000

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.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

167 complaints filed by owners for this model year (14 involving a crash, 5 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Power Train 64 Electrical System 20 Vehicle Speed Control 18

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV?

EPA figures for the 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV reach 15 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV?

Owners have filed 167 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV, most often about: Power Train, Electrical System, Vehicle Speed Control. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

What is the safety rating of the 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV?

NHTSA gave the 2012 Ford Expedition 4WD FFV (2012 Ford Expedition EXTENDED SUV 4x4) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.