Is the Ford Expedition expensive to maintain?

The Expedition costs $861/year to maintain — $77 above the fullsize segment average of $784. Repair frequency of 25% is well below the class average of 40% — the lowest in the fullsize segment. Reliability score of 6 and major repair probability of 15% both match segment averages. Above-average cost, but meaningfully lower repair frequency than most fullsize rivals.

What is the best year for a Ford Expedition?

Avoid 2017-2019, which logged 350, 351, and 432 complaints respectively. The 2023 Expedition (56 complaints, 10/10 safety, 8 severe) is the strongest mature used pick. 2025 (21 complaints) is even cleaner but very recent. The 2022-2024 window reflects significant improvement from the troubled prior generation.

How much does Ford Expedition insurance cost?

Expedition insurance averages around $2,681/year — roughly $223/month. The highest insurance rate in the fullsize class.

Is the Ford Expedition or Chevrolet Suburban cheaper to maintain?

The Expedition is cheaper to maintain by $83/year — $861 versus $944 for the Suburban. The Expedition also has significantly lower repair frequency (25% vs. 51%). Both carry the same reliability score and major repair probability. The Expedition is the better maintenance value.

Should I buy an extended warranty for a Ford Expedition?

Repair frequency of 25% is the lowest in the fullsize segment — a meaningful positive. Major repair probability at the class average. Not a strong warranty case for 2022+ models. For 2017-2019 used models, documented complaint spikes make coverage worth considering.

Ford EcoSport vs Ford Expedition

Two compact SUVs compared on the numbers that matter — maintenance cost, reliability, and insurance.

// VERDICT

Our verdict

Buy the Ford EcoSport based on your priorities for this class.

Buy the Ford Expedition based on your priorities for this class.

// COST HEAD TO HEAD

Maintenance and ownership cost

	Ford EcoSport	Ford Expedition
Annual maintenance	—	$861
5-year total cost	—	$4,305
Reliability score	—	6 / 10
Major repair risk (5yr)	—	15%
Cargo space	—	108.5 cu ft
Starting price (new)	—	$63,400
Best years to buy	—	—

// RELIABILITY

Which is more reliable?

	Ford EcoSport	Ford Expedition
RepairPal score	—	6 / 10
NHTSA complaints / 100k	—	272.2
Years to avoid	None identified	2010, 2014, 2017
Value retained · 3 yr	—	68.4%
Value retained · 5 yr	—	47.4%
Value retained · 7 yr	—	33.7%

// COMMON PROBLEMS

What breaks — and what it costs

	Ford EcoSport	Ford Expedition
Engine	—winner	18.2%
Electrical	—winner	10.0%
ADAS	—winner	8.0%
Brakes	—winner	6.4%
Suspension	—winner	2.0%
Fuel system	—winner	2.3%
Glass/Windows	—winner	2.5%
Airbags	—winner	2.5%
Lighting	—winner	1.7%
Seatbelt	—winner	3.4%

One major repair on either model can run $1,500–4,000. A warranty caps your exposure, especially on known problem years.

// INSURANCE

Which is cheaper to insure?

	Ford EcoSport	Ford Expedition
Avg annual premium	—	$2,681

// FULL MODEL PAGES

$861/yr maint · 6 reliability

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// FAQ

Common questions

How we calculated this. Maintenance costs and reliability scores from RepairPal. Complaints and recalls from NHTSA. Fuel economy from the EPA. Insurance averages from CarEdge. Pricing from KBB. Depreciation from iSeeCars. Full methodology →