2023 Ford Expedition: Engine complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 7 owner complaints for the 2023 Ford Expedition that list the engine component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11740156 (filed 05/26/2026): “On may 16, 2026, my 2023 ford expedition with 6,197 miles caught fire while i was driving home from work. i smelled smoke inside the cabin, and within moments smoke began coming through the air vents. i pulled over and exited the vehicle. when i got out, i saw the engine compartment was on fire and …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11682727 (filed 08/24/2025): “It made a loud boom i stopped thought it was a tire when i got out of the car flames started to come out of the driver side wheel well…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11648035 (filed 03/13/2025): “See attached document for complaint.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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Sources
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